Bug Bites
We hope all of our families have been enjoying the sunshine and warm weather. Unfortunately with summertime come insect bites. This is a frequent topic that triage nurses discuss with parents during the summer months. Common insect bites are those of mosquitoes, chiggers, gnats, and spiders. How do I prevent insect bites? When able, we […]
Head Lice
Head lice are a frequent topic that triage nurses at South Lake Pediatrics get called about. Head lice are a common problem for children in the childcare and school setting. Luckily lice can be treated at home. With careful treatment, lice and nits (lice eggs) can be killed. What do head lice look like? Head […]
March is (still) National Nutrition Month – Healthy Lunches
Give your kids (and yourself) the energy they need to make it through the day with a healthy lunch. Studies have shown that if you equip children with healthy food to eat at school (work), they will be better prepared to study and learn. Although there are lots of convenience products available to make packing […]
March is National Nutrition Month – Healthy Breakfast Ideas
What did you eat for breakfast today? What did you feed your kids? Are you in a breakfast rut, or worse yet, not eating anything at all? Here are some ideas for breakfast to get our kids’ bodies, as well as our own, fueled and ready to go in the morning. Sometimes we need some […]
Dental Fluoride Treatments
Did you know that tooth decay (cavities) is the most chronic disease of childhood? Early childhood caries can be painful but there are ways to prevent them. • South Lake Pediatrics offers Dental Fluoride treatments and are recommended for all children beginning at the first tooth eruption. • Depending on the child’s oral health, fluoride […]
Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Month
Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Month February 1-28th, 2018 Congenital heart disease, also known as a congenital heart defect (CHD), is one or more abnormalities in your heart’s structure that you’re born with. This is considered one of the most common of birth defects that can alter the way blood flows through your heart. Defects range […]
Probiotics: The Good Bacteria
Probiotics are known as the “good bacteria” that are normally found in our intestines. They preserve a healthy balance of intestinal organisms and form a line of defense protecting us from “bad” bacteria, viruses, and/or parasites. Good bacteria help to improve digestion and stimulate the immune system. Stress, changes in your diet, and antibiotic use […]
Button Batteries
Every year in the United States, more than 3,500 people of all ages swallow button batteries. Swallowed batteries can burn through a child’s esophagus in just 2 hours! Emergency surgery is required to remove the battery and the child will have a long road to recovery. Lithium coin cell batteries are the most hazardous as […]
Laundry Detergent Pods
Highly concentrated “single-load liquid laundry pods” can cause serious harm to young children. These laundry pods are attractive to children because they look like candy or something fun to play with. Poison centers receive many calls each year about children getting into laundry detergent. Swallowing it often causes mild stomach upset, if there are any […]
Understanding Cost Sharing: Deductibles, Copayments & Coinsurance
All health insurance requires consumers to pay some of the cost of covered health care services. This is called “cost sharing” or “out-of-pocket” costs. Cost sharing varies with different types of health plans, but most will have a copayment, coinsurance or deductible amount. Cost Sharing Requirements Your plan may require you to pay before the plan begins […]