Doctors Blog
Tattoos and Piercings
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…
Secondary/Dry Drowning
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…
It’s that time of year!
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…
Travel Clinic
Knoxville Pediatric Associates provides a travel clinic for health and safety information for patients of the Clinch and Cross Park office before they travel abroad. The clinic allows patients to…
It’s Never Too Early!
It may seem a little early to start talking about the flu, but there are recent publications providing important preliminary recommendations for the upcoming flu season. Notable is the recommendation…
The Best Places for Kids to Bike This Summer
I have a confession to make: I love riding bikes of all types. My husband and I enjoy road cycling, mountain biking and beach cruising. We have cycled in many…
7 Happiness Tips for New Parents
I will be expecting my first child in a few short weeks. I am of course beyond excited to meet my baby! But, as the due date is approaching, I…
Camp, Nature’s Way of Feeding Mosquitos
It’s that time of year when parents start to make plans for the summer. Summer is such an important time for families to be together, to take special trips, and for children…
The Farm
When I sought advice for this blog post I was encouraged to write about something I love. Coincidentally, the next day I headed nine hours north on route 81 to…
Little League Elbow and Swimmer’s Shoulder and Runner’s Knee, Oh My!
As my children have started to enjoy playing more sports, I realize how competitive sports have become at an earlier age. This is a nationwide trend that is causing those…