by agoraco | Apr 29, 2018 | News
by Dr. Mandy Penny As a pediatrician, I usually see newborns and their mothers for the first time at 2 weeks after birth. This first office visit provides an opportunity to examine and weigh the infant, answer any questions from the family, and assess the mother’s... 
by agoraco | Apr 21, 2018 | News
by Dr. Joanna Storey Cow’s milk is a great beverage for kids. In addition to high levels of protein and bone-building calcium, cow’s milk is a good source of vitamin B12 (important for the the brain and DNA synthesis), potassium (vital for the nervous system) and... 
by agoraco | Apr 17, 2018 | News
by Dr. Mandy Penny One of the most common questions I am asked in clinic is, “How do I get my baby to sleep?” Another common question is, “When is my baby going to sleep through the night?” These are very reasonable questions! Each baby is a unique individual and... 
by agoraco | Apr 12, 2018 | News
by Dr. Katy Patrick By definition, fever is an abnormal elevation of body temperature that is part of a specific biologic response. That being said, fever should be thought of as a symptom of illness, not as a disease itself. We consider the body’s normal temperature... 
by agoraco | Apr 8, 2018 | News
by Dr. Jaye Myers Concussion is an acute brain injury which results in an immediate but temporary alteration in brain function. Concussion is a fairly common occurrence in youth sports. In boys’ sports, football reports the highest rate of concussions. For girls, the...