By Ana Martinez-Ortiz As the end of summer draws near, most parents and children are equipped with a full list of necessary items for the upcoming school year. It’s usually around this time that a majority of parents take the opportunity to take their children to the pediatrician for a physical or a general check-up. […]
Arm yourself Against Illness: How Immunizations Protect the Whole Family
For many families, back to school also means back to the doctor. But when you’re making those annual appointments for your kids, don’t forget to schedule your own exam. August is Immunization Awareness month and Dr. Megan Kuikman, a Family Medicine physician with Dean Clinic, wants parents to remember immunizations aren’t just for kids. Why […]