News
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Vaccine Safety
Apr 07, 2008
Please click here for information from the American Academy of Pediatrics about autism and vaccine safety....
