Doctors Blog
How Much Sugar is Appropriate for Your Child?
Have you ever wondered how much sugar is appropriate for your child? A recent study by the American Heart Association entitled Added Sugars and Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Children, published…
Lichen Striatus, My Daughter’s Story
Lichen striatus is a benign and self limited rash that occurs in children anywhere from 5 to 15 years in 50 % of cases. However, my daughter was 2 years…
My Child is Older, Does He/She Really Need a Checkup?
When your child is preschool age it often seems routine to get a checkup. After the kindergarten checkup many people wonder what the purpose of a checkup really is. KPA…
It’s Football Time in Tennessee!
…And unfortunately that means some football players will get concussions. A concussion is a brain injury. It can range from mild to severe. In recent years, the frequency with which…
Overuse Injuries
Each year, many children and adolescents suffer sports-related injuries. While most sports injuries are acute, it is estimated that over half of all injuries are a result of overuse. An…
Important News: FluMist Not Recommended for the 2016-2017 Influenza Season
In June 2016, the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) made recommendations that, due to poor effectiveness of the live-attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV, FluMist), practices should not use that form of…
A Book Recommendation: Quiet by Susan Cain
Whether you or your child is an introvert, you are married to an introvert or work with an introvert, everyone should read “Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World…
Tick Season/How To Remove A Tick
Summer is tick season. It is important to check your children daily for ticks during this time of year if they play outside in yards and wooded areas. This helpful…
Protect Your Little One from the Sun
Warm and sunny days have finally arrived in East Tennessee! Hopefully they are here to stay. Keep your little ones protected with sunscreen. And don’t forget to reapply! To learn…
Childhood Obesity, BMI, and a Healthy Tidbit
Adult and childhood obesity has been a major health concern for decades and continues to be so in 2016. Overall obesity rates in children have remained stable for the past…