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He’s Back!

Dr. Ronald Rimer — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 13:46:33 +0000

He’s back! After a year’s hibernation as a result of asthma and Covid Dr. Rimer is delighted to be returning to KPA. He will be working once weekly on Thursday…

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For Good Health, Enjoy the Great Outdoors

Dr. Ronald Rimer — Mon, 31 Jul 2017 15:48:11 +0000

I recently traveled and hiked in Norway. During my trip I discovered that every kid goes outside every day of the school year, often in rain and snow, frequently exploring…

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The Science of Rudeness

Dr. Ronald Rimer — Fri, 12 May 2017 16:40:48 +0000

Pediatricians, like most folks, are human. We can have our feelings hurt just like anyone else. At KPA, our staff, including doctors, nurses and ancillary team members, are reminded at…

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Poor Contact Lens Hygiene Puts Users at Risk of Serious Infections

Dr. Ronald Rimer — Thu, 17 Sep 2015 00:46:02 +0000

The risks of being lazy about your contact lenses are probably more serious than you think. http://on.wsj.com/1ELeBHn When you send your sweet babies off to college, don’t forget to include…

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Great advice for “bleacher coaches”

Dr. Ronald Rimer — Thu, 10 Sep 2015 12:11:27 +0000

Here is something from WSJ.com that might interest you: The best way to cheer for a child from the sidelines.

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Backpack complaints are a matter of perception

Dr. Ronald Rimer — Tue, 08 Sep 2015 01:07:22 +0000

We blessed the backpacks at church last week but some of our kids seemed more interested in a ceremony called “cursing of the backpacks”. It does seem that in this…

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Immunization

Dr. Ronald Rimer — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 12:31:45 +0000

Part of young parents’ reticence to immunize their kids is due to the fact that they have lived in a golden age of medicine; they have never witnessed the ravages…

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Amber Teething Necklaces: A Caution for Parents

Dr. Ronald Rimer — Sat, 29 Aug 2015 12:29:28 +0000

A reminder that anything around your baby’s neck is a strangulation hazard unless it is easily broken, in which case, if there are beads rolling around on the floor, it…

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Repelling Mosquitoes

Dr. Ronald Rimer — Wed, 26 Aug 2015 12:27:03 +0000

A funny article about mosquitoes that makes you glad to be from Knoxville rather than Shungnak or Kobuk, AK!’ Click here to read full article.

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Fighting childhood obesity

Dr. Ronald Rimer — Fri, 21 Aug 2015 12:26:32 +0000

A great article about building core strength in addition to aerobic conditioning as ingredients in creating healthy children with good habits for a fulfilling life. Click here to read full…

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