An Evening Moment

By Dr. Beth Gilley | November 10, 2017

Darkness. Your senses sharpen. Sounds become clearer as you hear the far off howl of a coyote, the call of an owl. Leaves rustle with the sound of wind above…

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Tattoos and Piercings

By Dr. Dennis Solomon | October 4, 2017

The cultural phenomenon of tattooing and piercing is going strong.  For this reason, the American Academy of Pediatrics has recently released recommendations on these practices. On a daily basis in…

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Secondary/Dry Drowning

By Dr. Lauren Speckner | September 22, 2017

Although fall is just around the corner, parents are still concerned about  “dry drowning” or “secondary drowning.”  I would like to reassure parents that dry drowning, in the fantastical way…

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It’s that time of year!

By Dr. Kim Kim | September 11, 2017

Everyone get your flu shots! The flu mist (the live attenuated flu vaccination) will again NOT be available this upcoming 2017-2018 flu season. Please call your pediatrician’s office for an…

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Mosquito Borne Illnesses

By Dr. Paul Jones | August 23, 2017

For those who have seen recent news reports, the thought of mosquito borne diseases can be scary. Typically, in East Tennessee, we see a significant number of mosquito related illnesses…

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