Medical Exams, vision tests, and dental appointments are essential to the Health and Well-Being of New Hampshire’s School-Age Children
With the back to school shopping season in full swing, it is also important to arm area children and teens with other tools they need to have a good school year- like medical exams. These are critical to good health and should take place before or shortly after the start of the new school year, and include a routine doctor’s exam to confirm that all immunizations are up-to-date, a dental check-up, and a vision exam.
Richard Lafleur, medical director, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in New Hampshire, notes that this is a good time of the year for parents to talk to their child’s medical provider about the specific examinations their child should receive. “As parents prepare their children and teenagers for the transition back to school, they need to make sure each child gets the recommended immunizations, along with an eye exam and dental cleaning,” he said.
Dr. Lafleur, who in addition to serving as Anthem’s medical director, maintains an active internal medicine practice in Derry. He recommends the following:
Vaccinations:
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) there are many recommended vaccines for children and teens, including influenza, which should be given to all school-age children from six months to 18 years. Other immunizations include: Read the rest of this entry »
World-class doctors, scientists and parents discuss the latest research, treatment options for autism spectrum disorders Second in a series of live, call-in shows on autism connects listeners from across the country with extraordinary lineup of experts
SIRIUS XM Radio announced that it will broadcast Doctor Radio Reports: Understanding Autism – Looking for Answers, a live, two-hour call-in show hosted by veteran journalist Perri Peltz on which a panel of world-class doctors, experts, scientists and parents of affected children will explore the latest research and treatment options for autism and disorders on the autism spectrum and take calls from listeners across the country.
Doctor Radio Reports: Understanding Autism – Looking for Answers will air live Friday, August 6 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm ET on Doctor Radio, SIRIUS channel 114 and XM channel 119. It will replay Saturday, August 7 from 12:00 – 2:00 pm ET and Sunday, August 8 from 8:00 – 10:00 pm ET. Topics include the role technology plays in helping individuals with autism better communicate and interact socially, the latest advancements in early screenings and genetic research, and advice for parents of affected children. The panel of experts will be taking questions throughout the entire two-hour show – listeners are encouraged to call 1-877-NYU-DOCS (I-877-698-3627) or email docs@siriusxm.com with their questions. Read the rest of this entry »
Leading Pediatricians Provide Solutions to Help Moms Experience the Joy of Healthy Feeding
For a majority of first-time moms feeding their baby can be an emotional and stressful experience. New moms encountering these common, yet unexpected feeding challenges are not alone. A recent national survey, commissioned by Playtex®, revealed that 85 percent of first-time moms have experienced at least one feeding-related problem when caring for their new baby.(1)
As a leader in infant care, Playtex commissioned this national survey to better understand common issues, anxieties and concerns first-time moms face when feeding their babies. To further address the survey findings, Playtex brought together leading pediatricians Drs. William Sears, Alanna Levine and Laura Jana today for a Web symposium. The goal of this expert forum was to provide meaningful insights and solutions to help moms experience the joy of healthy feeding. Read the rest of this entry »
Today, there are many different toxins and pollutants that can enter your body via various avenues. Providing an outlet to these materials can be a wonderful way of cleansing your body. Detoxifying your body using a detox foot patch is one of the great methods of achieving a cleaner body both in and out.
Take note, waste products which originated in your body are caused by various environmental factors. It includes toxins that are present in the air and foods being ingested. Well, the way to remove these unwanted materials is by using a detox foot patch.
A detox foot patch is an adhesive patch, square in shape attached by individuals underneath their foot keeping it in place overnight. The purpose behind using a detox foot patch as a means of body detoxification is to provide a waste product outlet that may hang around on the individual’s body.
A detox foot patch contains natural ingredients which works in such a way that it detoxifies the body from pulling out different toxins that are causing stress, fatigue and other related health problems. In fact, this kind of foot patch is frequently used in various regions all over Asia. It even influences other continents because of the fantastic results shown. The success of using body detox foot patch for body detoxification is seen on its increased number of usage rate in Asia. Read the rest of this entry »