Jun
27
A Summer Pastime - Learning How to Ride a Bike
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The thought of taking the training wheels off can be frightening for kids and parents. Every young child has experienced getting that shiny new bike on their birthday and wanting to ride it so bad, but not knowing how yet. Accidents happen; kids fall off and get bumps and bruises, but they keep pushing forward. In a recent article in the Suburban Life Publications , Dr. Eve Wyrwa, Pediatrician of DuPage Medical Group, gave her professional opinion about bike safety. She says helmets are a way of life, “it has to be a family rule that you enforce from day one. A lot of times, parents say ‘Oh, little Johnny is just riding around in the driveway, so it’s not a big deal,’ but it has to be all the time. Buy a helmet before buying a bike, and let them pick it out because you’ll have a much better compliance rate if there’s a little Barbie pattern beckoning.” By wearing a helmet, you are preventing the possibility of further injury, rather than just bumps and bruises.
Pediatric doctors see many orthopedic injuries from bike accidents. It is important to know what bike is right, “You don’t want a bike that is uncomfortable or unmanageable for short arms and legs,” Wyrwa says. “And kids should be using the regular breaks rather than the hand ones when first driving because they haven’t yet acquired the strength and coordination.” Buying a bike is like buying a pair of shoes; while it may be expensive to buy several bikes for your child over the years, it is necessary for the child to have a bike that fits right.
Beginning this step up in your child’s life is exciting, but it needs to be done correctly. Keep safety in mind, but have fun and use encouraging thoughts with your child. These safety tips will be helpful for families in the local area who are enjoying the beginnings of the beautiful summer weather.
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Jun
26
Summer Brings Stinging Insects
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In spite of our best efforts, encounters with stinging insects are relatively commonplace during the warmer months. For a select number of individuals with stinging insect allergy, stings may pose a life-threatening risk. Allergic reactions to insect stings develop rapidly and can affect any organ system. Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction which may result in hives, swelling of the throat or tongue, difficulty breathing, dizziness, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency and can be fatal. If you or someone you know experiences any of these symptoms after an insect sting, obtain emergency medical treatment immediately.
After the acute symptoms are treated, an allergist can help identify the responsible insect and offer treatment. Allergen immunotherapy (allergy shots) against stinging insects is over 97% effective in preventing severe reactions from future stings. Please see one of our physicians at Asthma & Allergyto find out which treatment is right for you. DuPage Medical Group has four locations to care for you. To schedule an appointment, please call 630 545 7833.
Jun
23
Children’s Book Author is DuPage Medical Group’s Dr. Annie Huang
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“My First Music Book – Notes and the Keyboard” is the first in a series of books designed to introduce young children to basic music concepts. Dr. Annie Huang wrote the book after her first son was born. She discovered that there were books on learning numbers, letters, colors, and such but nothing that would help children learn to read music.
Reading music is not unusual for Dr. Huang who began playing piano at the age of five. She studied under Emilio del Rosario at the Music Center for the North Shore in Winnetka, Illinois. Her undergraduate concentration was in Piano Performance while she was busy in the Honors Program in Medical Education at Northwestern University. She completed her residency in Pediatrics at the Ronald McDonald Children’s Hospital of Loyola University Medical School.
DuPage Medical Group is proud to have Dr. Huang as a pediatrician at our Glen Ellyn Pediatrics site. Her second book will be out soon.
To learn more about Dr. Huang’s book, including how to purchase, please click here.
Learn more about Dr. Annie Huang.
Jun
18
Dr. Julio Gonzalez Attends the U.S. Women’s Triathlon Series, Presented in Naperville this Weekend and Sponsored by DuPage Medical Group
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Whether you are a biker, swimmer, runner or just a cheerleader, come support the racers and those who have fought a battle with Ovarian Cancer. DuPage Medical Group is a proud sponsor of the U.S. Women’s Triathlon Series presented in Naperville, IL. Our very own Dr. Julio Gonzalez will be attending this event, as well as presenting a speech Saturday, June 21st at Naperville Central High School located 441 W. Aurora Avenue in Naperville. You may also register in person on Saturday to participate in this event. Race day registration will not be available. Naperville Central is the site of registration as well as the Multisport Experience which is FREE and open to the public. There will be clinics on training and nutrition, product demonstrations and discounts on workout gear.
The Triathlon Competition will be held the following day, Sunday, June 22nd and consists of a Swim in the Centennial Beach Reservoir; Bike the 2 loop course that takes place on roadways throughout all of Naperville; and finish off with a Run past Naperville Central High School and through the Riverwalk path to the finish line. Each stride, stroke or lap is a step toward finding a cure. Donations will go to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, Inc., so come on down and cheer on a friend or loved one, and enjoy the post-race festivities, as well as sample products from the sponsors. Celebrate the devotion to the ultimate conquest of Ovarian Cancer.
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See related article in June 20, 2008 Naperville Sun
Jun
12
Dry Summer Nights: A Presentation on Pediatric Bladder Control, June 16, 2008
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Is your child’s nightly bladder control a problem? For so many children, bladder control at night is a big issue that causes embarrassment and affects their self esteem. This presentation offers hope. Presented by Craig A. Smith, M.D., a highly respected DuPage Medical Group pediatric urologist, you will understand the causes of pediatric bladder control problems from average potty trained pediatrics to young adults. Please attend and gain insight into the treatment options available to help your child.
Date: June 16, 2008
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: DuPage Medical Group Urology Department
25 N. Winfield Road, Ambulatory Services Pavillion, Suite 405
Winfield, IL 60190
Seating is limited, please RSVP to 630 790 1221