Sorry for the missed week, I was out of town and things in the office were hectic!
Do check out the new website
WWW.NOEVALLEYPEDIATRICS.COM
The old Brown and Toland site still shows up if you simply google us, the more people who go to the actual site the better, Maybe the Google Gods will start sending people in the right direction.
The new website is still a work in progress, your comments have been helpful.
We are still happy to get the photos of our beautiful patients.
Email them to nvpeds@gmail.com
We have been very busy the past couple of weeks.
The allergies are driving folks nuts. The wheezers out there have been wheezing and the nebulizers have been humming along in many of the exam rooms.
We have seen all sorts of odd rashes. Some kids have had little lesions that have looked an awful lot like chicken pox, but these kids have been vaccinated and are acting well, so I don't think that is what is going on.
We have a few kids with very persistent loose stools.
We are starting to send little samples to the labs for clues.
Some patients are also vomiting
We have a bunch of kids with several days of fevers. At day# 3 we are starting to bring them in to take a look. So far it seems like there are just lots of little viruses floating around.
I have a couple of kids with gooey eyes.
On a different topic. Our excellent medical assistant Rosa will be moving along on her career path. We will be posting an ad for a new medical assistant this week, but I thought I would put it out there.
If anyone know anyone looking for that type of position, send me an email!!
My next blog post will be all about tick bites. ( will be up on Friday)
You can access the Nurse Judy Blog from the website.
Have a good week
Judy
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Monday, May 13, 2013
Monday update/ May 13th
Thanks to all of you who send me those wonderful photos.
The new website is up and running. We are still working out some kinks and fine tuning the info so it will continue to evolve for a little while. Is there anything that should be on there that isn't? Your feedback is appreciated.
It is not too late for your photos.
High resolution, good quality photos are best. My goal is to have a little gallery on there.. We have so many adorable patients!
The tummy bug is still out there with a vengeance.
Many of the patients are suffering with diarrhea that is lasting for almost a week.
Once we get to day 4 or so, if the diet changes aren't helping you out, I am going to want them in here for a weight check.
I am also seeing the basic cough, could, mild fever illness.
There is a lot of conjunctivitis out there. I think that much of that is allergic, but it is worth checking if it is hanging on for more than a few days, or you have a fussy child.
There are a few kids that seem to have hand/ foot/ mouth. They have the mouth sores as well as a fever with this.
I am seeing all sorts of odd rashes.
We are also seeing lots of "summertime" injuries, kids are falling and getting all scraped up.
Stay well and safe
Judy
The new website is up and running. We are still working out some kinks and fine tuning the info so it will continue to evolve for a little while. Is there anything that should be on there that isn't? Your feedback is appreciated.
It is not too late for your photos.
High resolution, good quality photos are best. My goal is to have a little gallery on there.. We have so many adorable patients!
The tummy bug is still out there with a vengeance.
Many of the patients are suffering with diarrhea that is lasting for almost a week.
Once we get to day 4 or so, if the diet changes aren't helping you out, I am going to want them in here for a weight check.
I am also seeing the basic cough, could, mild fever illness.
There is a lot of conjunctivitis out there. I think that much of that is allergic, but it is worth checking if it is hanging on for more than a few days, or you have a fussy child.
There are a few kids that seem to have hand/ foot/ mouth. They have the mouth sores as well as a fever with this.
I am seeing all sorts of odd rashes.
We are also seeing lots of "summertime" injuries, kids are falling and getting all scraped up.
Stay well and safe
Judy
Monday, May 6, 2013
May 6th Monday update
By far, most of the calls I dealt with today are tummy related.
What I am mostly seeing is a virus that starts with some vomiting. Alas the diarrhea/ loose stools are lingering for 4-5 days.
In the office we have seen lots of kids with coughs and colds. Last week we had many positive strep tests.
I am getting lots of email photos of various strange rashes.
Some may be bites, others allergy or heat related.
Many rashes are simply coming along with a virus.
( see the nursejudynvp.blogspot.com post on rashes for a guide of when to worry)
There is one of my patients with possible hand foot mouth virus.
We had one possible case 2 weeks ago and this is only the second one I have seen. Hopefully this isn't the start of things.
We are SO busy these days.
If you have any physical exams that need to be scheduled or forms that need to be filled out, please call ASAP. If you call 2-3 months ahead of time, you should have no trouble finding a spot that works with your schedule seeing your primary doctor.There is no fee for forms that are filled out when you come in for an exam.
Dr Anne popped in with her lovely babies today. They are adorable. She is planning to ease back in to working a few days a week in July.
Thanks for the fabulous photos!!! It isn't too late.
I will let you know when the new website is up and running
~Nurse Judy
What I am mostly seeing is a virus that starts with some vomiting. Alas the diarrhea/ loose stools are lingering for 4-5 days.
In the office we have seen lots of kids with coughs and colds. Last week we had many positive strep tests.
I am getting lots of email photos of various strange rashes.
Some may be bites, others allergy or heat related.
Many rashes are simply coming along with a virus.
( see the nursejudynvp.blogspot.com post on rashes for a guide of when to worry)
There is one of my patients with possible hand foot mouth virus.
We had one possible case 2 weeks ago and this is only the second one I have seen. Hopefully this isn't the start of things.
We are SO busy these days.
If you have any physical exams that need to be scheduled or forms that need to be filled out, please call ASAP. If you call 2-3 months ahead of time, you should have no trouble finding a spot that works with your schedule seeing your primary doctor.There is no fee for forms that are filled out when you come in for an exam.
Dr Anne popped in with her lovely babies today. They are adorable. She is planning to ease back in to working a few days a week in July.
Thanks for the fabulous photos!!! It isn't too late.
I will let you know when the new website is up and running
~Nurse Judy
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