Dr. Benjamin Lauritzen Joins Payson Office
Dr. Benjamin Lauritzen Joins Payson Office

On October 3rd, Dr. Benjamin Lauritzen joined Dr. Miller, Dr. Fullmer, and Dr. Peterson in our rapidly growing Payson Office. Dr. Lauritzen specializes in the care of infants, children, and adolescents. His practice interests include asthma, dermatology, sports medicine, rehabilitation, and obesity. Dr. Lauritzen is relocating from Peoria, Illinois, where he recently finished his residency … Continue reading “Dr. Benjamin Lauritzen Joins Payson Office”

New Saratoga Springs Office Off to a Great Start

In October, Utah Valley Pediatrics opened a brand new office in Saratoga Springs. Patients love having an office closer to home, and Dr. Brian McCune couldn’t be happier with the new location. Dr. McCune recently relocated from Cedar City, Utah, to open up the new Saratoga Springs office. He previously worked at the Valley View … Continue reading “New Saratoga Springs Office Off to a Great Start”

Dr. Sarah Ashby Joins American Fork Office

In early February, Dr. Sarah Ashby, M.D., will be joining our American Fork Office. She specializes in the care of infants, children, and adolescents with a special interest in breastfeeding, parenting practices, and skin problems. She enjoys spending time with her husband and three sons, cooking, reading, hiking, and cross-country skiing. Dr. Ashby is relocating … Continue reading “Dr. Sarah Ashby Joins American Fork Office”

Under New Healthcare Law, Preventative Visits No Longer Require a Co-Pay

Beginning this year, parents have one more good reason to bring their child in for a well-child visit — there’s a good chance it will be free. The new healthcare law makes it so that preventive visits, including those that involve a shot, no longer require a co-pay. This means that the visit and the … Continue reading “Under New Healthcare Law, Preventative Visits No Longer Require a Co-Pay”

Important Change to Flexible Spending Accounts

If you use a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to pay for over-the-counter medicines, you need to know about the new rules under the new health care law. Starting January 1, 2011, over-the-counter drugs only qualify for reimbursement if you have a doctor’s prescription. Over-the-counter drugs include things like acne treatments, allergy and cold medicines, antacids, … Continue reading “Important Change to Flexible Spending Accounts”

New Office Opened in Saratoga Springs

The physicians of Utah Valley Pediatrics are pleased to announce that a new office in Saratoga Springs opened on October 4, 2010. Brian C. McCune, M.D., joins Utah Valley Pediatrics at the newly established office. Dr. McCune relocated from Cedar City, Utah, after working there for several years and serving as the Pediatric Clinical Program … Continue reading “New Office Opened in Saratoga Springs”

Health Care Reform and Co-pays

Article at a Glance • You may no longer owe a co-pay for well-checks. Contact your insurance company to find out. • You will still be charged a co-pay unless you have talked to your insurance company and found out that you do not owe one. • Any copays that are charged that are later … Continue reading “Health Care Reform and Co-pays”

Pediatric and Adolescent FREE Health Fair

Physical, Emotional and Behavioral Health Saturday, September 18, 2010 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM 1355 North University Ave., #210 Provo, UT 84604 (See Map) UTAH VALLEY PEDIATRICS PROVO NORTH OFFICE • Child and Adolescent Immunization Information • Child Safety -Helmets -Seatbelts -Home Safety -Poisons • Obesity Prevention -Nutrition -Exercise -Healthy Habits PREFERRED FAMILY CLINIC Child … Continue reading “Pediatric and Adolescent FREE Health Fair”

New Office Opening in Saratoga Springs

The physicians of Utah Valley Pediatrics are pleased to announce that we will be opening a new Saratoga Springs office on October 4, 2010. Brian C. McCune, M.D., will join Utah Valley Pediatrics at the newly established office. Dr. McCune is relocating from Cedar City, Utah, after working there for several years and serving as … Continue reading “New Office Opening in Saratoga Springs”

Utah County Makes it Easy to Get Rid of Old Prescriptions

How dangerous are those bottles of unused prescriptions sitting in your medicine cabinet? Believe it our not, they could be one of the most dangerous things in your house. Not only could young children mistakenly ingest them, but 70 percent of teens who abuse prescriptions say that they get them from their family’s medicine cabinet. … Continue reading “Utah County Makes it Easy to Get Rid of Old Prescriptions”

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