Many camps and sporting activities require a physical before you can participate. Although physicals done by someone other than your pediatrician can be convenient, we strongly recommend that you see your pediatrician for a complete physical. They provide an excellent opportunity to screen for problems that affect adolescents. The physical with your pediatrician also gives … Continue reading “Sign Up Early for Sports and Camp Physicals”
Playing outside can be a lot of fun, but being out in the heat too long can cause serious heat-related illnesses like heat syncope (fainting from heat), heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. Watch children carefully to make sure they don’t get too hot and that they get plenty of water. If your child starts to … Continue reading “How to Beat the Heat”
On June 1st, Dr. Michael P. Fullmer, D.O., joined Dr. Miller and Dr. Peterson in our Payson Office. Dr. Fullmer specializes in the care of infants, children and adolescents, with a special focus on caring for children with special healthcare needs, premature newborns, cardiology, diabetes, and asthma. He is relocating from Iowa where he worked … Continue reading “Dr. Michael P. Fullmer Joins Payson Office”
With the high cost of health insurance, many people have been tempted to buy into a medical discount card program. For a monthly fee the cards give you access to discounted rates that the card company negotiates with health care providers. However, the cards are not insurance and will not protect you against expensive medical … Continue reading “Medical Discount Cards — Not Worth The Investment”
As many as 50 million Americans have some kind of allergy and about 8% of children have a food allergy. An allergy is when the immune system overreacts to a normally harmless substance. The immune system tries to “protect” the body by releasing chemicals to fight against the invading allergen. These chemicals are what cause … Continue reading “Does My Child Have an Allergy?”
There has been a lot of coverage in the media about swine flu, but there is still a lot of confusion about what it is and whether or not we should be worried. Rest assured that Utah Valley Pediatrics is working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and local public health officials … Continue reading “Five Simple Answers to Five Simple Questions About Swine Flu”
You want your child to be as healthy as possible. You make sure your child gets enough rest, has a proper diet, and, of course, takes that vitamin every morning with breakfast. But does your child really need a vitamin? According to a new study probably not. If your children are already eating a healthy … Continue reading “Does Your Child Really Need Vitamins?”
You make sure your child sees the doctor and the dentist on a regular basis, but what about the eye doctor? Eye health is also a vital part of your child’s well being. Here’s some information that will help you keep your child’s eyes healthy. Children should have their eyes tested periodically before the age … Continue reading “Your Child’s Vision”
A new study has found teenagers who watch more TV also tend to eat more junk food—and these poor diet choices follow them into adulthood. Researchers tracked 2,000 high school students over a period of at least five years. The researchers found that those who watched more than five hours of TV every day were … Continue reading “Couch Potatoes Have Trouble Eating Healthy Later”
To better serve our patients, the Utah Valley Pediatrics Payson Office moved to a new building on January 26th. The new building offers separate well and sick waiting rooms and is a brand new facility. We have also extended our regular office hours until 7:00 p.m. Monday to Friday. Utah Valley Pediatrics Payson Office Mountain … Continue reading “The Payson Office Has Moved to a New Building”
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