The Medical Alerts Page discusses issues requiring immediate attention and which will be up for two weeks.
If
the issue persists beyond that time, I will put it in the Seasonal and Current Medical Topics page.
Posted June 17th, 2011.
I'm finally updating the site. Mosey over to the Seasonal topics page. I put up summer safety
points there. Happy Father's Day to all the Dads. I intent to spend the day in my wood shop, up to my ankles in sawdust.
Dr D.
Posted July 18, 2011
I am having my right knee replaced on Monday, August 1st. I will not be in the office during that week. Cozetta
will be in the office from 10 AM to 2 PM to take messages. As always, there will be a physician on call to take care of the
kids. We will resume the normal schedule on Monday, August 8th.
Posted July 22nd
I
am looking at a weight loss program for kids between 10 and 17 years of age.
The stats from the pilot program are impressive. The program consists of one hour weekly sessions
over 12 weeks. The kids are instructed not just to choose food carefully, but also they are taught in good life-style behaviors.
Of the 18 kids who completed the course, the average weight loss was 13 lbs.
The average percent of body fat loss was 3.3 %
The average waist reduction was 3.5 inches.
And because of the life-style component of the program, the kids kept the weight off. It
appears to be a good way to put the brakes on the obesity problem. I plan on having the weight loss councilors use my office
for a classroom during lunchtime. Please call the office if you are interested in the program.
Dr.
D.
