Please join us in welcoming Kavita Warrier, MD, FAAP, to IHA Canton Pediatrics – Heritage Park. Dr. Warrier is a board-certified pediatrician. She has clinical interests in children with complex, chronic health conditions, premature infants and cerebral palsy. To learn more about Dr. Warrier, or to schedule an appointment, click here.
When a child has food allergies, Halloween can be a scary time. The small candy wrappers often do not contain lists of ingredient, making it nearly impossible to make sure your little one is eating a treat that’s safe for them. When your child has an egg, milk, nut or soy allergy, how do you make sure they’re safe and can have a fun Halloween experience?
The Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) organization started the Teal Pumpkin Project, which encourages people to place a teal painted pumpkin outside their door if they’re offering non-food treats, such as stickers or small toys, to trick-or-treaters.
It’s a small step to make sure all children can be a part of the fun on Halloween, and it allows the parent to know their children will be safe without a bag full of candy they may or may not be able to eat safely.
If you’re interested in participating, it’s very simple! Place a teal painted pumpkin outside your door to let trick-or-treaters and their parents know you have non-food items, and pass them out like you normally would. Some kids may ask for them knowing they can’t have dairy, soy or nuts. It’s best to keep the non-food treats in a separate bowl or container, so extra safety from cross-contamination. FARE has printable materials available for you to display to let others know there are non-food items available at your home.
This article was originally published on September 30, 2015, and was updated on September 7, 2016.
Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest | 1275 S. Huron St., Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Featuring nationally recognized keynote speaker and time management expert Mary LoVerde, who will be teaching women a new work-life balance approach in her humorous and fast-paced presentation, I Used to Have a Handle on Life, But it Broke.
For fifteen years, as a busy mother with a demanding career, Mary LoVerde tried the ‘superperson’ route and failed. Struggling to keep up, she turned to time management, delegating and simplifying. Yet, she continued to feel overwhelmed. One day, while furiously working away at her computer and shouting at the kids, she realized a startling fact. In her zeal to get everything done, she had become disconnected — from her family, from her work and from the person she was and wanted to be. LoVerde adopted a new life motto: When you can’t keep up, CONNECT.
Breakout session ONE
Parenting 101: Baby Basics and Love and Logic OR Behavioral Health: Coping with Life Transitions
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What is Normal? Understanding Routine Gynecological Findings OR Pelvic Floor Treatment Options
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Prenatal Counseling, Fertility and Genetic Education OR Breast Health
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Please join us in welcoming Tara M. Breslin, MD, FACS, to IHA Breast Surgery – Ann Arbor and IHA Breast Surgery – Brighton. Dr. Breslin is a board-certified surgeon who specializes in breast surgical oncology. She has been in practice for over 16 years, and her clinical expertise revolves around the diagnosis and treatment of benign and malignant breast disease and evaluation of women at increased risk for breast cancer. To learn more about Dr. Breslin, click here.
Please join us in welcoming Shahbaz Nisar, MD, to IHA Family Medicine – Arbor Park. Dr. Nisar has clinical interests in preventive care and special procedures including laceration repair and toenail removal. He is welcoming new patients and < a href="https://iha.inquicker.com/provider/shabaz-nisar">scheduling appointments online.
For years, women have relied on pads or tampons during their period. But, recently menstrual cups have become more popular and more widely available.
A menstrual cup is a flexible cup that is designed for use inside the vagina during your period to collect the menstrual blood. Menstrual cups are usually made of medical grade silicone, but some can be made from latex.
You can use a cup throughout your entire cycle, some users only need to empty it once every 12 hours, and some empty it more often on their heavier days.
A menstrual cup is a more expensive up-front purchase than a box of tampons or pads, however it can last for up to ten years, providing you with a significant cost-savings, and less waste. You also get more time between changes.
It’s also surprisingly easy to use. If you currently use tampons, or have used a diaphragm, you should have little trouble learning to use a cup. It folds up to a size similar to a tampon for insertion. When properly inserted, the wearer shouldn’t feel it at all, much like using a tampon.
There are some potential drawbacks to using a cup. Some women aren’t comfortable inserting them or have fit problems. That’s OK! A menstrual cup isn’t for everyone, but it’s an alternative for women looking for something different.
If you have any questions about a menstrual cup, ask during your next routine gynecological exam. Your provider can help you determine if you should give a menstrual cup a try and can help alleviate any concerns you may have.
July 31 is national heatstroke prevention day. On average, 37 children die in hot cars every year in the US. 87% of those are ages 3 and younger. Vehicular heat stroke is largely misunderstood, with the majority of parents believing they could never forget their child in the backseat of a car. Even the most cautious parent can be thrown off by a change in routine, lack of sleep, stress or fatigue.
2/3 of the increase in temperature happens within the first 20 minutes, and a child’s body overheats 3-5 times faster than that of an adults. Even with windows cracked, the temperature inside a car can reach 125 degrees in minutes.
To help make sure you keep your child safe, we’d like to give you some ideas to always check for baby.
Make it a routine to open the back door of your car every time you park (at work, home, grocery, etc.) to make sure no one has been left behind. Put your purse, bag, cell phone or something else important you always need in the backseat to remind yourself to check every day, every time. Send your significant other a photo of your child inside daycare every day when you’ve dropped them off, or send them a photo at home once you’ve picked them up and have them inside the house.
Additionally, make sure your child cannot get into a parked car. Keep vehicles locked at all times, even if they’re parked in the garage or driveway. Keep car keys and garage remotes up and out of reach of your children. Ask your neighbors, friends, family and guests to do the same.
If your child goes missing, immediately check all vehicles- inside the trunk and front and back seats carefully, even if they’re locked. A child may lock the doors after entering on their own and may not be able to unlock them.
If you see a child alone in a vehicle, get involved. Call 911 immediately. If the child seems hot or sick, get them out of the vehicle as soon as possible.
Please join us in welcoming Kirk Garcia-Rios, DO, to IHA Brighton Family Care. Dr. Garcia-Rios has clinical interests in preventive care and osteopathic manipulative treatment. He is welcoming new patients.
Check out this recent article about Walk with a Doc featured on Mlive!
“The results of taking a walk each day are similar to the phrase “an apple a day”; it could make your trips to the doctor’s office less frequent. Walking for thirty minutes each day can produce big results and it’s simple to do. If you have a pair of tennis shoes you can start making healthy changes to your body today… (Read more)