By Elizabeth Farnsworth, MD, PhD, Pediatrician Nothing is quite as refreshing as a glass of cold water on a hot summer day. Warmer days come along with increased time outside,… more Hydration
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Category: Provider Advice
Insect Safety
by Great Falls Clinic Pediatrics Ouch! Nobody likes to hear that sound from their child, and it can be especially distressing when it’s due to an insect bite. As the… more Insect Safety
Sun Safety
by Great Falls Clinic Pediatrics I have been surprised by the number of families who do not use sunscreen for their children! Here is Montana we may not get as many… more Sun Safety
Water Safety
by Great Falls Clinic Pediatrics Did you know that drowning is the leading cause of accidental death in children ages 1-4? At this age-range, children tend to be adventurous and… more Water Safety
Social Distancing vs. Quarantine vs. Isolation
By Russ Herring, DNP, FNP-BC, CSCS I received a message from my mother last night, telling me that my brother was going to be coming to spend the night, and… more Social Distancing vs. Quarantine vs. Isolation
General pediatrics in the midst of COVID-19 craziness!
by Nicole White, MS, RN, CPNP We are entering an unprecedented time full of uncertainty and worry in this country. The COVID-19 virus has caused many changes for the families… more General pediatrics in the midst of COVID-19 craziness!
COVID-19, Novel Coronavirus 201
By Russ Herring, DNP, FNP-BC, CSCS Novel coronavirus 19, aka COVID-19 has already become a topic of intense media scrutiny, perhaps with some justification. One of my frustrations as a… more COVID-19, Novel Coronavirus 201
The State of Cigarette Alternatives
By Russell Herring, DNP, FNP-BC, CSCS “Mad vapes, bro”. I’m at a stoplight again, and the car next to me is billowing vapor, like a steam-powered locomotive. I think it… more The State of Cigarette Alternatives
The “There’s One More Thing” Exam
By Russell Herring, DNP, FNP-BC, CSCS It always comes as, “there’s one more thing”. It’s almost always the real reason for the appointment. “Wait, there’s one more thing…” We’ve been… more The “There’s One More Thing” Exam
The CBD Oil Craze and Healthcare
By Russell Herring, DNP, FNP-BC, CSCS Like a 19th century snake oil salesman, CBD (Cannabidiol) oil has rolled into town and is promising “natural” cures to everything under the sun.… more The CBD Oil Craze and Healthcare