by admin | Apr 4, 2017 | Uncategorized
Did you know that poor eating habits in childhood can lead to heart disease, obesity, osteoporosis and other health problems later in life? Parents can improve their children’s diets by serving them skim milk instead of whole milk after age 1. Sweetened beverages...
by admin | Dec 21, 2016 | Uncategorized
Respiratory viruses occur frequently during the winter season. One virus that affects adults and children but can cause complications for babies under one year of age is respiratory syncytial virus or RSV. In adults and older children, this virus usually causes a...
by admin | Dec 21, 2016 | Uncategorized
Supervise what your child watches on television. Many adult themes found on shows throughout the day are inappropriate for viewing by children. Set limits on the amount of TV watching time. Encourage more reading time or time spent playing outside. Time spent reading...
by admin | Oct 25, 2016 | Uncategorized
Rotavirus season is here. This virus causes a moderate to severe amount of diarrhea and vomiting. Many infants and toddlers who contract Rotavirus become dehydrated and need medical attention. Fortunately, a vaccine, which is not a shot, but given by mouth, is now...
by admin | Oct 25, 2016 | Uncategorized
When you are unable to keep an appointment with us, we request that you call us beforehand to reschedule. By doing so, you enable us to call patients on our waiting list to be seen. Thank you for this courtesy. It will help others. This process may also allow your...
by admin | Aug 3, 2016 | Uncategorized
Now there are 4 locations in Allegany County to safely dispose of medications that are unwanted, unused, or expired. Look for the big GREEN BOX at one of the following enforcement agencies: Allegany County Sheriff’s Office, 708 Furnace Street, Cumberland, Monday to...
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