Remember back in childhood when Johnny got the chicken pox, everyone else in his class soon followed with those hundreds of lesions scattered over their bodies.  Children would be out ... Read More »

As this is a question I hear over and over from parents of new babies and young infants, I thought it was time to try and help clarify why so many exist.  But before moving forward let ... Read More »

Before I begin my brief rant on the importance of not over-prescribing nor over-using antibiotics, I would like to thank everyone for their responses in my recent blogs.  I realize some very ... Read More »

No, I haven't turned into a news reporter and the last thing I want to do is further the anxiety surrounding the H1N1 flu (previously known as swine flu), but since we may soon see an increase ... Read More »

I'm looking for some feedback here.  Whenever I'm out...with friends, a child's birthday party, etc...without fail, I will get one or two medical questions thrown my ... Read More »

Breast-Feeding May Lower Breast Cancer Risk

Having that brief opportunity to sit outside in less than 100 degree heat yesterday, I had the opportunity to clear off some old text messages and emails from my cell-phone.  Now, for ... Read More »

OK.  So we've now reached the tween/teen years (where 11 appears to be a good age to describe when this period begins).  And while there are 2 new immunizations that ... Read More »

I'm fortunate to have many newborns in my practice as not only do I thoroughly enjoy working with parents ready to embark on a journey like no others, but it also helps satisfy the ... Read More »