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Welcome to Complete Children's Health's News and Events Page. On this page you will find useful information about the Practice, Recalls and Safety Bulletins, and Medical News and Information. Please check back often as we strive to keep our patients and families informed.

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Support Reach Out and Read

Apr 04, 2012

Reach Out and Read Reach Out and Read prepares America’s youngest children to succeed in school by partnering with Doctors to prescribe books and encourage families to read together. Founded in 1989, Reach Out and Read serves 3.9 million families annually... [ learn more ]

Adults Urged To Get Vaccine To Protect Infants From Whooping Cough

May 22, 2013

The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department is encouraging adults to get vacinated for Whooping Cough. "Adults who live with and care for infants are urged to receive a vaccine to protect those children from pertussis, better known as whooping cough. Because children... [ learn more ]

What does BMI mean?

May 07, 2013

By Heather Christianson, MD, FAAP If you are a parent of a child age 2 and above you have undoubtedly heard this term at your child’s well child visit. What is the significance of... [ learn more ]

Lincolns Choice - Best Medical Clinic

May 03, 2013

Lincoln’s Choice…Best Medical Clinic  The Physicians and staff of Complete Children’s Health would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our patients and families for their support in voting us the Lincoln’s Choice-Best Medical Clinic in Lincoln. Since our... [ learn more ]

Fourth Location

Apr 11, 2013

A wonderful write up in the Lincoln JournalStar about our upcoming fourth location. Click the link to read the article. http://journalstar.com/business/local/complete-children-s-health-to-build-at-fourth-site/article_87771564-6ca6-5ce6-a83b-6044e417a1b7.html ... [ learn more ]

Vaccines

Apr 02, 2013

By David Meduna, MD, FAAP The average life span of Americans has grown by over 30 years since 1900.  One in ten infants never saw their first birthday in 1900.  Most people... [ learn more ]

Getting Your Face Ready For Prom

Mar 20, 2013

By: Sahra Niazi, MD, FAAP It’s that time of year again, and you want to look and feel your best! But you wake up in the morning and realize a brand new blemish has... [ learn more ]

Spring in to Safety: tips for a healthy, happy Spring.

Mar 19, 2013

It is time to say good bye to winter and hello to the warmer weather. As we spend more time outside and our lives become more active, we see a different set of potential health and safety concerns for your... [ learn more ]

Toys R Us recalls activity walkers over choking risk

Mar 18, 2013

Toys "R" Us voluntarily recalled approximately 9,000 Imaginarium Activity Walkers because the small bolt and spacer attached on each front wheel can come loose, posing a choking hazard. Although no injuries have been reported, the company has received five complaints... [ learn more ]

Bugaboo Recalls Strollers

Jan 25, 2013

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with Bugaboo International B.V., of Amsterdam, The Netherlands , today announced a voluntary recall of the Bugaboo Cameleon and Bugaboo Donkey model strollers. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately... [ learn more ]

Chillin' With Winter Safety

Jan 02, 2013

"It may be cold outside, but it’s just as important for children to get physical activity during the winter as it is during the warmer months. Physical activity should be a healthy part of your family’s routine throughout the year.... [ learn more ]

Information about Influenza and Influenza Vaccine

Dec 20, 2012

By David Meduna, MD, FAAP Looking for a great way to keep your family healthy?  Complete children’s Health has Influenza vaccination available now.  All children six months and older should get the influenza vaccine.  In addition, adults who care... [ learn more ]

Talking about Disasters

Dec 14, 2012

The AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) has a excellent article with tips and resources to help parents talk about disasters with their children. Here is an exerpt from that article. Talking to Children About Disasters "Children can cope more effectively with a... [ learn more ]

Coping with a School Shooting

Dec 14, 2012

With the recent tragedy in Connecticut we wanted to share a helpful article from the AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) on coping with a school shooting.  AAP Offers Resources to Help Parents, Children and Others Cope in the Aftermath of School... [ learn more ]

Health Concerns about Misuse of Pesticides for Bed Bug Control

Dec 05, 2012

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and the Centers for Disease Control have issued a health advisory involving pesticides used for controlling bed bugs. DHHS had this to say about bed bugs. "Bedbugs have spread and are... [ learn more ]

Fall Topics

Sep 25, 2012

Summer is over, school has started and soon we will hear the crunch of fall leaves. Each season brings about its own set of potential health concerns for your family. Fall can be the worst season for outdoor allergies, cold... [ learn more ]

Understaing Pertussis - "Whooping Cough"

Sep 25, 2012

By: Amy Holst, MD, FAAP Pertussis, also know as whooping cough, is a highly contagious bacteria disease illness that can cause severe illness and cough. Pertussis is caused by a bacteria called Bordatella pertussis... [ learn more ]

Fever in Children

Sep 19, 2012

By David Meduna, MD, FAAP Fever is a common and distressing problem among children.  We often get calls about fever, and there is a lot of confusion about when to be concerned... [ learn more ]

What You Should Know About Concussion

Sep 18, 2012

By: Sian Jones-Jobst, MD, FAAP It is one of a parent’s (and pediatrician’s) worst fears. Your child has suffered a head injury. They have headache and other mysterious symptoms or just “aren’t acting like... [ learn more ]

Seasonal Allergies

Sep 17, 2012

Information adapted from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology and American Academy of Pediatrics websites. Seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever) affect many children, especially this time of year. If your children experience allergies, they may experience sneezing, stuffiness, a... [ learn more ]

Protecting Your Child From Influenza

Aug 29, 2012

As a parent, you do everything you can to protect your children. Buckle them up in the car. Watch them closely when they’re in the water. Teach them to look both ways when they cross the street. Warn them not... [ learn more ]

Poisons

Jul 23, 2012

By: David Meduna, MD, FAAP Children accidentally consume dangerous chemicals every day in America.  Working with new parents I often hear that they lock up all the medicines and cleaning chemicals, and that there... [ learn more ]

Summer Safety

May 08, 2012

Spring and summer brings about the time of year when concerns surface regarding many outdoor activities.  Here is a list of articles about some of those topics. Insect Repellent With the nicer, warmer weather upon us many people are venturing outside, sharing... [ learn more ]

Playground Safety Tips

May 08, 2012

By Heather Christianson, MD, FAAP It is that time of year again when families begin to enjoy much of their free time outdoors. This often involves playing on playground equipment. In 2009, more than... [ learn more ]

Dog Bite Prevention

May 07, 2012

Did you know that... According to the American Veterinary Medical Association 4.7 million people in this country are bitten by dogs every year Children are by far the most common victims 800,000 Americans receive medical attention for dog bites each year Children are far more... [ learn more ]

Sun Safety and Insect Repellent

May 02, 2012

Summertime… and the Livin’s Easy (if you follow a few simple tips) By Sonya Reynolds, MD, FAAP Sun Safety Melanoma is the seventh most frequent cancer in the US. Sunburns in childhood increase a person’s risk... [ learn more ]

Water Safety

Apr 01, 2012

Water Safety By David Meduna, MD, FAAP Drowning is an all too common cause of death and injury to children. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, drowning is the leading cause of... [ learn more ]

Accidental Infant Suffocation

Mar 13, 2012

By: David Meduna, MD, FAAP I am going to continue my series on childhood safety by talking about a topic that has recently received some media attention.  Unfortunately, the attention is due to a... [ learn more ]

Milk free diet for Mom

Nov 30, 2011

MILK SOY PROTEIN FREE DIET By: Michelle Lingenfelter, ARPN, CPNP, IBCLC Limitation of milk and soy foods from a mother’s diet may sound challenging at first, but with guidance... [ learn more ]

Get Smart about Antibiotic Use

Nov 16, 2011

November 14th through the 20th is "Get Smart about Antibiotic Use" week. Antibiotics have been one of the major advancements in medical science. However did you know that antibiotic resistance is one of the major public health problems facing our... [ learn more ]

Telephone Care Frequently Asked Questions

Jul 14, 2011

Telephone Care FAQ’s Can I still talk with a Nurse without being charged for a call?Yes, many brief calls for advice or assistance will not result in a charge. What determines if a... [ learn more ]

Telephone Care Visits

May 13, 2011

Complete Children’s Health is committed to providing our patients access to quality care.  In addition to usual weekday and weekend clinic hours, we also offer 24 hour telephone visits for your urgent medical problems.  This service is provided by specially... [ learn more ]

New Car Seat Safety Recommendations

Mar 24, 2011

The American Academy of Pediatrics has updated their recommendations for car seat safety for infants and toddlers.  For complete information visit our page on car seat safety checks by clicking here.... [ learn more ]

Telephone Care

Jan 27, 2011

Complete Children’s Health is committed to providing our patients access to quality care.  In addition to usual weekday and weekend clinic hours, we also offer 24 hour telephone care for your urgent medical problems.  This service is provided by specially... [ learn more ]

Surgeon Generals Call to Action to Support Breastfeeding

Jan 20, 2011

The Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Support Breastfeeding outlines steps that can be taken to remove some of the obstacles faced by women who want to breastfeed their babies.To read the entire article please visit the Surgeon... [ learn more ]

KidsDoc Symptom Checker

Jul 15, 2010

KidsDoc Symptom Checker healthychildren.org have a new iPhone app called KidsDoc Symptom Checker a good tool for any parent with an iPhone. US News & World Report gave our latest tool a rave review last week,... [ learn more ]

Vaccine Information for Teens

Jul 12, 2010

Vaccines for Teens Many adolescents come to their annual school or sports physical anticipating only a “tetanus shot.”  While a tetanus booster is often indicated at an adolescent well visit, additional vaccines are recommended for this age group to... [ learn more ]

Video Library

Dec 05, 2009

Complete Children’s Health is proud to announce the launch of our new video library! We are working to compile a comprehensive library of videos related to the health of your child. This exciting technology can assist our providers to fully... [ learn more ]

Talking to Kids & Teens About Social Media & Sexting

Nov 16, 2009

An excerpt from the AAP article on the talking with your children about social media and sexting. "Today’s teens and “tweens” are connected to one another, and to the world, via digital technology  more than any previous generation. Recent data suggests... [ learn more ]

Car Seat Safety

Sep 03, 2009

Car Seat Safety By: David Meduna, MD, FAAP & Sarah Fuller, LPN, Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician Child safety has come a long way.   Car seats are good example of how things have changed.  When... [ learn more ]

HPV Recombinant Vaccine Statement

Aug 28, 2009

HPV Recombinant Vaccine Statement Complete Children’s Health    August, 2009 Background:Recent media reports regarding adverse reactions to the quadrivalent human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine (Gardasil) have raised concerns regarding its safety. The most common events reported were:Fainting (common... [ learn more ]

Fire/Burn Safety

Apr 03, 2009

Fire/Burn Safety By: David Meduna, MD, FAAP According to www.firesafety.gov, someone died in a fire in the U.S. every 162 minutes, and someone was injured every 32 minutes, in 2006. Children 4 and under are... [ learn more ]

Childhood Obesity

Feb 24, 2009

Childhood Obesity By: David Meduna, MD, FAAP Childhood obesity is becoming a major problem in the United States.  Nebraska is not spared from this trend.   The Centers for Disease Control reports that 16% of children are obese, and many more are considered... [ learn more ]

CDC Update on Hib

Jan 26, 2009

Increase in Hib Cases-- Parents Urged to Make Sure Infants and Children Under Five Are VaccinatedMinnesota has seen an increase in Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) cases in children younger than 3 years of age. In 2008,... [ learn more ]

Information on BPA from the American Academy of Pediatrics

Nov 03, 2008

What is BPA?Many food and liquid containers are made of polycarbonate, or lined with an epoxy that contains the chemical bisphenol A (BPA) used to harden plastics and prevent cans from rusting.There is controversy over the... [ learn more ]

What is MSPI?

Nov 02, 2008

What is MSPI?Milk soy protein intolerance (MSPI) is a temporary inability to digest the proteins found in cow’s milk and soy products.  MSPI is different from a traditional food allergy.  You may also see it referred to as... [ learn more ]

Starting solids in the baby with MSPI

Oct 06, 2008

Starting solids in the baby with MSPI By Michelle Lingenfelter, APRN, CPNP, IBCLC Introducing solids in the baby with MSPI will follow a slightly different path then other babies starting... [ learn more ]

Constipation in Children

Aug 29, 2008

By David Meduna, MD, FAAP Constipation is a common problem among children but can be a difficult for parents and children to discuss with their physician.  We tend to see more constipation around when... [ learn more ]

New Guidelines for Meningitis

Jul 01, 2008

New Guidelines for Meningitis Vaccination in Your Child. In May 2005, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) endorsed new meningococcal vaccine guidelines. Their new policy statement recommends routine vaccination to prevent bacterial meningitis for certain age groups. The guidelines call for... [ learn more ]

Complete Children's Health Talks About ADHD Medications and Heart Screening

May 03, 2008

ADHD Medications and Heart Screening By Steve Russell, MD, FAAP Complete Children’s Health Response to News from the American Heart Association*On April 21, 2008, the American Heart Association (AHA) released a new statement... [ learn more ]

Vaccine Safety

Apr 07, 2008

Please click here for information from the American Academy of Pediatrics about autism and vaccine safety.... [ learn more ]