With the high cost of health insurance, many people have been tempted to buy into a medical discount card program. For a monthly fee the cards give you access to discounted rates that the card company negotiates with health care providers. However, the cards are not insurance and will not protect you against expensive medical … Continue reading “State Issues Warning About Medical Discount Cards”
Avoid the rush, be sure to get your seasonal flu vaccine early this year. Because of the H1N1 virus (swine flu), this year public health officials are recommending at least two vaccines, the regular seasonal flu vaccine and the novel H1N1 vaccine. It is important to get the regular flu vaccine early because we later … Continue reading “Hurry In. The Flu Vaccine Is Now Available”
Many camps and sporting activities require a physical before you can participate. Although physicals done by someone other than your pediatrician can be convenient, we strongly recommend that you see your pediatrician for a complete physical. They provide an excellent opportunity to screen for problems that affect adolescents. The physical with your pediatrician also gives … Continue reading “Sign Up Early for Sports and Camp Physicals”
On June 1st, Dr. Michael P. Fullmer, D.O., joined Dr. Miller and Dr. Peterson in our Payson Office. Dr. Fullmer specializes in the care of infants, children and adolescents, with a special focus on caring for children with special healthcare needs, premature newborns, cardiology, diabetes, and asthma. He is relocating from Iowa where he worked … Continue reading “Dr. Michael P. Fullmer Joins Payson Office”
With the high cost of health insurance, many people have been tempted to buy into a medical discount card program. For a monthly fee the cards give you access to discounted rates that the card company negotiates with health care providers. However, the cards are not insurance and will not protect you against expensive medical … Continue reading “Medical Discount Cards — Not Worth The Investment”
To better serve our patients, the Utah Valley Pediatrics Payson Office moved to a new building on January 26th. The new building offers separate well and sick waiting rooms and is a brand new facility. We have also extended our regular office hours until 7:00 p.m. Monday to Friday. Utah Valley Pediatrics Payson Office Mountain … Continue reading “The Payson Office Has Moved to a New Building”
Visit our website to find a variety of resources to help you know what to expect as your child develops. These resources will give you a general idea of how your child should be developing, but it is important to remember that every child is different and you should not be worried if your child … Continue reading “Find Resources on Developmental Milestones on the Utah Valley Pediatrics Website”
Dr. Phil Freestone and his wife have returned from a three-year church mission in Puebla, Mexico. Dr. Freestone started seeing patients on July 7th after reopening his practice in our Orem Cherry Tree Office. He is excited to be back in Orem and plans to continue practicing medicine in the area well into the future. … Continue reading “Dr. Phil Freestone Returns to His Practice After Serving a Mission in Mexico”
Summer can be the worst season for asthma and allergy sufferers. At www.azma.com, operated by medical data company Surveillance Data, asthma sufferers can enter their zip code to see a forecast for the allergy and air quality levels for up to four days. You can sign up for asthma alerts to be sent by email … Continue reading “Web Alerts For Children with Asthma”
Dr. Nielsen is moving from the Cherry Tree office to our Provo office at the end of March. His patients will enjoy his new location because they will find ample parking and be closer to UVRMC in case they need lab work. Dr. Nielsen is excited to work with the doctors at the Provo clinic.
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