Visiting the doctor’s office with a young child is usually because they are do for vaccines. These visits usually involve tears, lollipops, and accusatory glares from your child, since you took them to get the shot. However, as your child gets older, it’s easier for them to understand the importance of vaccines. Your child should […]
We all know that taking our children to the doctor regularly is important. Whether it’s for yearly checkups or routine vaccinations, we have to stay on top of our children’s health. That’s where a family clinic comes in. A family clinic can be your one-stop-shop for you and your family’s healthcare. Sometimes, though, getting our […]
It’s common knowledge that when your child is sick, you need to take them to a pediatric clinic. Besides those cases, how often should you really be taking them? Well, it’s always important to take your child for routine vaccinations, checkups, and physicals. At El Paso Family and Pediatric Clinic, we help you take care […]
A chronic disease is one that lasts longer than three months. These types of illnesses usually cannot be prevented by vaccines or cured by medication. They also cannot just disappear. In fact, almost 90 percent of Americans over 65 years of age have at least one chronic health condition as they tend to become more […]
Diabetes is a condition that occurs when the body does not properly turn food into glucose, or sugar, so that the body can use it for energy. This is done by the pancreas, an organ that can be found near the stomach. It makes a hormone called insulin in order to help glucose get into […]
Emergencies and sickness call for the best health care possible. When it comes to quick and quality health care, walk-in clinics are becoming more and more popular. So why do people choose to walk into a clinic rather than wait at a hospital or emergency room? It’s just that: the wait and the quality of […]
Truck drivers need DOT exams as a condition of employment. It allows drivers to receive a medical certification. It is generally valid for up to two years. This information is transmitted and stored electronically in the Commercial Driver’s License Information System. If you suffer from Diabetes, vision, hearing, or physical impairment, you may still qualify, […]
As parents, we prioritize the health of our children. We make sure they get adequate nutrition, we enforce proper bedtimes, and we insist that they have consistent children’s physicals and check-ups with knowledgeable children’s physicians. Despite our best efforts, however, it isn’t possible to prevent our children from being exposed to strains of sickness while […]
If you are wondering whether vaccines are a good idea, you are probably aware of the array of diverse opinions that surround this topic. In the face of seemingly conflicting opinions and confusing information, it can be challenging for parents to make an informed decision about whether or not to vaccinate their children. Here are […]
Between work, soccer games, band practice, and necessary errands, it can be hard for families to find even a half of an hour to eat dinner together. Feeling stretched for time and resources, many families opt for takeout in front of the television or fast food on the way to another activity. While there is […]