November is the perfect time of year. The air is cool, the holidays are coming, you’ll soon be with friends and family…and everyone is getting sick. It’s just what happens in late fall. At least that’s what we’re led to believe. But could you and your family stay...
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Tips to Prevent Flu
As the leaves start to fall and temperatures get cooler, we enter the time of year when people tend to get more colds and flu. It’s never fun to be sick, and after nearly two years of trying to avoid COVID-19, what will flu season look like in the 2021–2022 season?...
Provider Spotlight: Dr. Kevin Meilak
I chose pediatrics because kids are joyful, resilient and constantly surprise me. Pediatrics focuses on preventing illness from occurring, which is especially important for children. Developing healthy habits and learning to care for yourself at an early age leads to...
Recognizing Childhood Asthma: Top Symptoms
Asthma is most common chronic condition among children, according to the American Lung Association. It affects nearly 7 million children in the US under the age of 18 and is the leading cause of long-term illness in children. Recognizing childhood asthma symptoms can...
Signs And Symptoms Of Childhood Asthma
Asthma is the leading cause of long-term illness in children, affecting about 7 million kids in the United States. Those numbers have been going up, and experts aren’t sure why. Most children have their first symptoms by age 5, but Asthma can begin at any age. If your...
When Should You Take Your Child to Walk-in Care?
As a parent, you of course want the best for your children. When they’re hurt, you hurt. And when they need more than a Band-Aid and hug, you want to get them the help they need. But where do you take them? Is the emergency room the right choice? How about urgent...
Provider Spotlight: Dr. Joseph Lammert for Community Choice Pediatrics
Please welcome Provider Dr. Joseph Lammert to Community Choice Pediatrics
Provider Spotlight: Dr. Jared Kevern for Community Choice Pediatrics
Please welcome one of our newest providers, Dr. Jared Kevern. His early battle with Hodgkin’s lymphoma led him to become a doctor.
Confused about car seat safety? It’s time for a refresher.
Car seat safety: It’s the parental struggle of balancing what’s convenient and most comfortable with what is also most safe.
Safe to Sleep Campaigns – Reducing SIDS/SUIDS through Education
SIDS/SUIDS has decreased almost 50% since the early 1990s in large part due to Safe to Sleep campaigns. There is still work to be done.
Protect Your Child With The Flu Vaccine
When you see the leaves start to turn this fall and “Go Chiefs!” is heard throughout Kansas City, it’s time to vaccinate for the flu!
Did you know Dr. Robin Dyson was in the Air Force? She flew missions in the B-52 Bomber.
Labor Day is right around the corner. We thought Dr. Dyson’s story about her time in the Air Force would be fun and timely!