As a pediatric gastroenterologist, I talk a lot about poop.  Talking about poop is a great way to get younger children giggling and the older kids blushing.  But seriously, your poop says a lot about your digestive health. So, how can you describe your poop to your physician without bringing in a sample… the Bristol […]

Why Walk? There is no question that increasing exercise, even moderately, reduces the risks of many diseases, including coronary heart disease, breast and colon cancer and Type 2 diabetes. Research has even shown that you could gain two hours of life for each hour that you exercise regularly. According to the American Heart Association, walking […]

Summer 2020 is finally here!  Many of us have had summer plans change and most camps have been canceled.  With temperatures rising and all of us being outside a lot more, it is important to review summer safety precautions for our children. A few simple summer safety tips will make for an amazing summer season: […]

Over the past few months, I have gone from caring for all my patients in the office to seeing many of them virtually.  For me, it has been an amazing experience to be able to use technology to connect and help my patients while still practicing social distancing. Telehealth has actually been around a lot […]

June 13, 2020 Family Health & Fitness Day: Parks Build Healthy Communities Family Health & Fitness Day is celebrated the second Saturday in June each year. June 13, 2020, is a special day to promote the importance of parks and recreation in keeping communities healthy. An abundance of research has confirmed that community parks and recreation, […]