Dr. Sallie Veenstra's last day is June 28, 2019. Since 1981, she has been a mother to us all at Lee's Summit Physicians Group. How it all began. On Wednesday, February 6, 1980, St Joseph Hospital officials announced that they were converting the emergency facility at...
How to Get Your Child Ready for Kindergarten
Can you believe that your little one is getting ready for kindergarten? In just a few short weeks, you’ll be putting your whole heart on the bus or dropping her off for a day away from you. This is an exciting time and a huge milestone in your child’s development, but...
The Vital Importance of Car Seat Safety: Protecting Our Most Precious Passengers
As parents, our aim is always our children’s happiness and safety. We lather them in sunscreen in the summer and bundle them up in the winter. We make sure they’re safe on their bikes as they ride to their friends’ houses. But one area we sometimes overlook—especially...
Sunscreen Usage in Children: Protecting Kids from the Sun
As parents, our goal is always to have happy and healthy children. While keeping them away from danger is top of mind, one aspect of daily life you may not consider to be dangerous is the sun. It’s imperative to understand how sunscreen usage in children keeps your...
The Importance of Bicycle Safety for Kids
One of the joys of being a parent is seeing your child do anything for the first time: smile, laugh, crawl, walk…the list goes on. At some point, they’ll be taking their first outing on a bike. As parents, we help our children find their balance, stand behind them to...
How Can You Tell If Your Child Has Allergies or a Cold?
No parent wants to see her child suffer through sniffles, coughs, sneezes, aches, and pains. Your first thought might be to call the pediatrician and get your little one in to be seen. And that’s not the worst idea; in fact, it’s often the best idea! But what do you...
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