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Lo/Ovral-28 Recall
Feb 01, 2012
Lo/Ovral-28 (generics Norgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol) is being recalled an investigation by Pfizer found that some blister packs may contain an inexact count of inert or active ingredient tablets and that the tablets may be out of sequence. As a...
Annual Physical Examination or Sports Physical
Jan 30, 2012
Complete Children's Health is currently scheduling physical appointments for this summer. We follow the guidelines set forth by the American Academy of Pediatrics- recommending annual physicals for children ages 3-19 years. Visiting your physician for your sports physical provides the...
Valentines Day Tips
Jan 26, 2012
The following article from the American Academy of Pediatrics provides some excellent parenting tips for you this Valentines Day season. Please click this link http://www.aap.org/advocacy/releases/febvaltips.cfm to read all about them....
Enfamil PREMIUM Newborn Investigation
Dec 29, 2011
The following document provides information about Enfamil PREMIUM Newborn formula investigation after the recent infant death in Missouri.
Please click this link to read the document...
Milk free diet for Mom
Nov 30, 2011
MILK SOY PROTEIN FREE DIET
Limitation of milk and soy foods from a mother’s diet may sound challenging at first, but with guidance you will find this is an achievable lifestyle. Along with the support you will receive from...
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...
Nostrilla Nasal Decongestant: Recall - Bacterial Contamination
Oct 24, 2011
"Insight Pharmaceuticals, LLC recalled one lot (lot #11G075, UPC Code 6373673005, 34,092 bottles) of Nostrilla Nasal Decongestant nasal spray to the consumer level, because it may contain the bacteria Burkholderia cepacia. Burkholderia cepacia may cause serious infection in individuals with...
Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department - Additional Saturday Vaccine Clinics Offered for Area Students
Oct 24, 2011
"The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department will hold additional Saturday clinics for students who need Varicella and Tdap vaccines, required by Nebraska schools this year. Only students who live in Lancaster County and who need Varicella or Tdap will be served." ...
Protecting Your Child From Influenza
Sep 22, 2011
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...
Information about Influenza and Influenza Vaccine
Aug 12, 2011
Information about Influenza and Influenza Vaccine
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...
Our Family Growing With YOUR Family!
Aug 08, 2011
Complete Children’s Health would like to welcome Sonya M. Reynolds, M.D., Pamela S. West, M.D., F.A.A. P and Kelly M. Wemhoff, PA-C to our family!
Dr. Reynolds is a graduate of the University of...
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...
Water Safety
May 02, 2011
Water Safety
By David Meduna, MD, FAAPDrowning 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 death in children 12-23 months, and the...
Mosquito Repellent
Apr 01, 2011
Spring and summer brings about the time of year when concerns surface regarding sunscreen and insect repellant use. Complete Children's Health follows the recommended guidelines for use of insect repellant's and sunscreen as set forth by the Centers for Disease...
Summer Sunscreen
Apr 01, 2011
Spring and summer brings about the time of year when concerns surface regarding sunscreen and insect repellant use. Complete Children's Health follows the recommended guidelines for use of insect repellant's and sunscreen as set forth by the Centers for Disease...
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...
Our Family Growing With YOUR Family!
Dec 10, 2010
Complete Children’s Health would like to welcome Heather P. Christianson, M.D. to our family! Dr. Christianson is a graduate of the University of Nebraska Medical Center and Creighton University Joint Pediatric Residency Program, Dr. Christianson has returned to Nebraska to...
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...
Updated Billing Questions
Jul 08, 2010
We have recently updated our Billing page with more frequently asked questions. You can vist that page by clicking the billing link in the red title line or by clicking here....
Baby Weigh Station
Jan 19, 2010
As part of our commitment to encourage and promote breastfeeding in our community, Complete Children’s Health offers a wide variety of services to help new mothers and their babies get every benefit from nursing. We very are pleased...
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 I was a kid, no one used...
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 at increased risk of fire related injury...
Poisons
Mar 20, 2009
Poisons
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 is no way their child could get...
Accidental Infant Suffocation
Mar 13, 2009
Accidental Infant Suffocation
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 notable increase in infant deaths...
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, IBCLCIntroducing solids in the baby with MSPI will follow a slightly different path then other babies starting solids. First, you will find that your...
Vaccines
Sep 22, 2008
Vaccines
By David Meduna, MD, FAAPThe 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 think that wonder drugs and our superior...
Fever in Children
Sep 19, 2008
Fever in Children
By David Meduna, MD, FAAPFever 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 and when not to be...
Constipation in Children
Aug 29, 2008
Constipation in Children
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 school starts, and I felt...
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 that advocates screening children for cardiac conditions...
Vaccine Safety
Apr 07, 2008
Please click here for information from the American Academy of Pediatrics about autism and vaccine safety....
