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Family Medicine posts
May 6, 2013
When you welcome a new baby into the world, it’s exciting to be able to take them home to get settled. However, there are important things you need to know, especially when it comes to making sure your baby gets a safe night’s sleep. Find out what you need to know in this week’s NBC29 Martha Jefferson Monday segment.
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April 8, 2013
With one in every four children likely to get lice before they graduate elementary school, it’s important for parents to know how to spot lice, and what they can do to treat the problem, should it happen to their child.
In this week’s Martha Jefferson Monday segment we talked with Dr. Kathy Phan, a family physician at Forest Lakes Family Medicine, about the best way to treat lice.
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April 1st
This week we’re checking in with Dr. John McGovern of Forest Lakes Family Medicine to see What’s Going Around.
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March 25, 2013
If you speak a different language, or are hearing impaired, often times, a doctors visit might be difficult, and communication struggles may be common. Blue Ridge Internal Medicine is now pleased to be able to provide an easy option for interpretation thanks to new technology called NexTalk. With a few clicks, doctors are able to locate translators who can see the patient face to face, and make communication hurdles obsolete. Learn more in this week’s CBS19 Healthwise.
March 25, 2013
The Gardasil vaccine was approved by the FDA in 2006 and protects against the Human papillomavirus (HPV). In this week’s Martha Jefferson Monday segment, we dive deeper into the topic and talk with Dr. Margo Gill about how Gardasil works and who the vaccine is meant for.
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If you have a health question you’d like for us to answer, email healthquestions@nbc29.com.
February 27, 2013
With the spring sports season just around the corner, for many children and teens it means heading to the doctor for a yearly physical. But seeing the doctor for a check-up, isn’t just a good idea for young people. In this week’s CBS19 Healthwise segment, Stephanie Satchell talks with Dr. Gabriel Spring about the importance of staying up on your well-vists, and what the checks can do to help you live a healthier life.
February 25, 2013
This week we’re checking in with Dr. Paige Nolte of Palmyra Medical Associates to see What’s Going Around.
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February 18, 2013
This week we’re checking in with Shannon Burns, NP of Blue Ridge Internal Medicine and Dr. Michael Sty of Spring Creek Family Medicine to see What’s Going Around.
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February 11, 2013
This week we’re checking in with Dr. Steve Schmitz of Afton Family Medicine to see What’s Going Around.
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February 4, 2013
This week we’re checking in with Shannon Burns, NP, Blue Ridge Internal Medicine, to see What’s Going Around.
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