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  • Sleep Apnea:

    May 3, 2017

    In case you missed me on WINK TV: http://www.winknews.com/2017/03/23/healthy-kids-sleep-apnea/

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  • What’s going around?

    May 3, 2017

    In case you missed my segment on WINK TV: http://www.winknews.com/2017/03/09/healthy-kids-whats-going-around/

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  • New parents and sleep deprivation!

    May 3, 2017

    In case you missed my segment on WINK TV: http://www.winknews.com/2017/03/02/healthy-kids-new-parents-and-sleep-deprivation/

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  • What is POTS ?

    May 3, 2017

    In case you missed my segment on WINK TV, here it is: http://www.winknews.com/2017/02/23/healthy-kids-pots-syndrome/

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  • The Dangers of Harsh Parenting!

    May 3, 2017

    In case you missed my segment on WINK TV in February, 2019, on harsh parenting: http://www.winknews.com/2017/02/16/healthy-kids-the-dangers-of-harsh-parenting/

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  • Children and Depression

    February 9, 2017

    I was on WINK TV’s XCW last week discussing Children and depression: http://www.winknews.com/2017/02/02/healthy-kids-depression-in-children/

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  • Children and Their Pets vs. Siblings!

    February 9, 2017

    In case you missed it, I was on WINK TV’s XCW discussing current research on children and their pets vs. siblings. http://www.winknews.com/2017/02/09/healthy-kids-mans-best-friend/

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  • Weekend Warriors and Health!

    January 26, 2017

    In case you missed it, I was on WINK TV’s XCW discussing the impact of part-time ‘healthy living’ versus full time!  Take home message is that anything you do will help! http://www.winknews.com/2017/01/12/healthy-kids-weekend-warriors/

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  • FDA Guidelines on Fish and Pregnant / Breastfeeding Women

    January 26, 2017

    In case you missed it, I was on WINK TV’s XCW today discussing the new FDA guidelines for fish and children and pregnant / breastfeeding women. http://www.winknews.com/2017/01/26/healthy-kids-new-fda-guidelines-for-eating-fish/

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  • Allergy Testing is Offered in Our Office!

    January 9, 2017

    I have been so impressed and pleased with the response we are having with many patients who have been allergy tested and are using the sublingual (under the tongue) drops.  It is not a short term or quick response to allergies, but for the long term, it will make a big difference. Allergy immunotherapy (or sublingual ...

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  • Missing TV Segments from Past Weeks:

    January 9, 2017

    In case you didn’t know, I am on WINK TV’s XCW every Thursday morning between 7:45 – 7:50.  I try to report on the current research publications on topics related to Pediatrics and also current diseases we are seeing.  I also try to post them weekly, but sometimes the website does not cooperate. http://www.winknews.com/2017/01/03/viral-video-sparks-debate-about-furniture-danger-for-children/ http://www.winknews.com/2016/12/29/healthy-kids-new-studies-on-smell-vision-and-choking/ http://www.winknews.com/2016/12/15/healthy-kids-pain-relievers-for-infant-vaccinations/

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  • Phone Troubles

    January 9, 2017

    I must apologize to all my wonderful patients.  We are having some issues with our carrier.  If you ever have trouble contacting us, always go to our answering service.  They have all the information if there is an issue.  Their direct number is 239-210-6042. You can also go to your patient portal and send us a ...

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  • New Year Resolutions for Families!

    January 5, 2017

    New Year Resolutions for Families!

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  • Depression rates in teen are on the rise!

    December 22, 2016

    In case you missed it, I was on WINK TV’s XCW discussing new research on depression and teens. http://www.winknews.com/2016/12/22/healthy-kids-depression-in-teens/

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  • Flu Season is here!

    December 7, 2016

    In case you missed it, I was on WINK TV last night discussing the flu season and keeping healthy while being exposed to so many germs. http://www.winknews.com/2016/12/06/lee-county-flu-cases-spike-raise-health-concerns/

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  • Tomorrow is the Day!

    December 2, 2016

    The Energy for Life Walk to raise awareness and resources for research that will benefit Mitochondrial Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, Alzheimer’s Disease, Autism, Diabetes, Cancer and Premature Aging. Join us tomorrow, December 3, 2016, at The Estero Recreation Center, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd, Estero, FL 33928. Registration is at 8:30 and the walk ...

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  • Energy for Life Walk Is This Saturday

    December 1, 2016

    It will be a great event for the family. We’ll have Santa, Too Tall Tory, Faces by Joelle, lots of food and beverages and the most important thing is you will be supporting Mitochondrial Disease and Research. In case you missed it, I was on WINK TV’s XCW discussing the Walk and Mitochondrial Disease: http://www.winknews.com/2016/12/01/healthy-kids-mitochondrial-disease/

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  • Energy for Life Walk CORRECTION

    November 30, 2016

    This Saturday is the Energy for Life Walk to help raise awareness and funds for research and treatment for Mitochondrial Disease. Your dollars will also help research for Diabetes, Autism, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and Cancer. My hero, Drew Andersen was on TV this morning discussing the upcoming Walk. I’ll be on tomorrow doing ...

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  • Free Youth EKG Screening

    November 21, 2016

    To provide peace of mind to young students and their families, Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida offers free EKG testing to middle and high school-aged athletes. Sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death among young athletes and often provides no advance signs or symptoms. Electrocardiogram is a tool that may ...

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  • Thanksgiving Holiday Hours Reminder!

    November 21, 2016

    To allow my staff to spend this wonderful holiday with their loved ones, we will be closed Thanksgiving Day and Friday, November 25, 2016. Should you have any questions or problems with your children, please call our office number for instructions of what to do. Our office number is 239-415-1131. I would like to wish you ...

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