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Dr. Scott L. Leifson joins our Spanish Fork Office June 15, 2015

We are excited to announce that Dr. Scott L. Leifson, D.O., will be joining our Spanish Fork office this June. Dr. Leifson is a native of Utah County and graduated from Spanish Fork High School. He attended college at Brigham Young University and earned a degree in Health Science prior to attending medical school at … Continue reading “Dr. Scott L. Leifson joins our Spanish Fork Office”

Posted in UV Pediatric Notices | Tagged Dr. Leifson, New Pediatricians, Spanish Fork Office

Dr. Adams speaks about developmental issues on KBYU Eleven’s Community Connection June 8, 2015

Dr. R. Mitchell Adams recently appeared on KBYU Eleven’s Community Connection to discuss the importance of early intervention for child developmental issues. He covers what parents can look for and how regular child wellness visits can help spot any issues. Community Connection is an original series that features non-profit organizations throughout the state of Utah. … Continue reading “Dr. Adams speaks about developmental issues on KBYU Eleven’s Community Connection”

Posted in Child Behavior, Pediatric Articles, Special Needs, UV Pediatric Notices | Tagged development, Dr. Adams, In the News

Reading Over the Summer May 25, 2015

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Some readers are late bloomers, but there is a lot that parents can do to help awaken a love of reading.
Put away the electronic devices and use time in the car or while waiting for reading.
Letting your children pick out what they want to read at the library increases the chances that they will read it.
Find books at your child's reading level.

Posted in Pediatric Articles, School, Spring/Summer Tips | Tagged middle childhoood, reading, summer

Planning an active vacation May 18, 2015

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Reduce distractions by unplugging from electronic devices.
Be brave and reach outside your comfort zone to try something new.
Be sure to make time for naps or a little rest to recharge everybody's batteries.
When planning your vacation look for things you can do in the area that are active, whether it is a walking tour of the city or a hike in the great outdoors.

Posted in Healthy Living for Kids, Pediatric Articles, Spring/Summer Tips | Tagged exercise, parenting, summer

Minestrone Soup May 11, 2015

Minestrone soup is an easy way to get all the nutrients your family needs in one easy-to-make dish. Plus it is super yummy and filling! This recipe comes from the family of our very own Kevin Moffitt at Utah Valley Pediatrics. Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, diced 1-2 cloves garlic, minced 5 … Continue reading “Minestrone Soup”

Posted in Healthy Recipes | Tagged recipes, winter

Dr. Cornish returns from serving cyclone victims in Vanuatu April 20, 2015

Dr. Matthew Cornish recently returned from Vanuatu in the Pacific Islands where he was providing medical care for the victims of Cyclone Pam. Dr. Cornish along with nurses Cheryl Wynkoop and Whitney Davidson stayed for 10 days and were responsible for meeting the medical needs of the islands of Nguna and Emao. The two islands … Continue reading “Dr. Cornish returns from serving cyclone victims in Vanuatu”

Posted in UV Pediatric Notices | Tagged Dr. Cornish, In the News

Protecting our children from sexual abuse April 13, 2015

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Reduce your children’s risk by carefully evaluating and limiting (when possible) any time spent in isolated, one-on-one situations with other children, youth, and adults.
Educating your children about sexual abuse doesn't mean they won't ever become a victim, but it does offer an important line of defense.
Children who have been prepared will know how to respond to any threats and will feel more comfortable coming to talk to you.

Posted in Child Safety, Pediatric Articles | Tagged child abuse, early childhood, middle childhood, parenting, prevention, sexual abuse

Dr. Hacking honored for helping to control recent measles outbreak April 7, 2015

On April 7, 2015, the Utah County Health Department, Board of Health and the Utah Department of Health presented Dr. Douglas Hacking with the 2015 Friend of Public Health Award and the Utah Department of Health’s Astute Clinician Award. Dr. Hacking was honored for his part in helping to control the recent measles outbreak in … Continue reading “Dr. Hacking honored for helping to control recent measles outbreak”

Posted in UV Pediatric Notices | Tagged Dr. Hacking, In the News

National Child Abuse Prevention Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month April 6, 2015

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One in six boys and one in four girls will experience some form of sexual abuse before the age of 18.
In about 90 percent of cases, children are abused by somebody who is known and trusted by the child and the child’s family.
Be sure to report to the authorities if you suspect child abuse, find child pornography, or if a child discloses abuse to you.

Posted in Child Safety, Pediatric Articles | Tagged child abuse, early childhood, middle childhood, parenting, prevention, sexual abuse

The “5 Rs” of early education March 30, 2015

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Reading, rhyming, routines, rewards, and relationships help young children develop the social, language, and emotional skills needed for healthy brain development.
The first 1,000 days of life are particularly important because it provides the foundation for future development.

Posted in Infants, Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged development, early childhood, preschoolers, reading

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