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Guidelines: Return to Play after having had COVID 19
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Guidelines: Return to Play after having had COVID 19

Unfortunately, there is evidence that COVID 19 can cause heart and circulatory problems in children. As a result, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has come up with guidelines for allowing COVID+ children to return to sports. Note: these guidelines only apply to children 12 and up. Younger children can self-regulate their return to play.

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Children and Pets: CATS
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Children and Pets: CATS

Cats are amazing, fuzzy, cuddly spitfires that are great critter companions. Approximately 36% of U.S. households own cats. Kittens are especially cute and often lugged around by doting children. But these purring felines can be a reservoir of plagues (literally and figuratively).

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Why I choose DPC medicine - Part I

Why I choose DPC medicine - Part I

Typically, I hate to talk about myself. However, I think it’s important to explain how I got here, opening a Direct Primary Care Pediatric office. My journey speaks to the type of patient care and relationships that are at the core of my personal values, and why I became a doctor.

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