Probiotics are known as the “good bacteria” that are normally found in our intestines. They preserve a healthy balance of intestinal organisms and form a line of defense protecting us from “bad” bacteria, viruses, and/or parasites. Good bacteria help to improve digestion and stimulate the immune Read More
Button Batteries
Every year in the United States, more than 3,500 people of all ages swallow button batteries. Swallowed batteries can burn through a child’s esophagus in just 2 hours! Emergency surgery is required to remove the battery and the child will have a long road to recovery. Lithium coin cell batteries are Read More
Laundry Detergent Pods
Highly concentrated “single-load liquid laundry pods” can cause serious harm to young children. These laundry pods are attractive to children because they look like candy or something fun to play with. Poison centers receive many calls each year about children getting into laundry detergent. Read More
Understanding Cost Sharing: Deductibles, Copayments & Coinsurance
All health insurance requires consumers to pay some of the cost of covered health care services. This is called "cost sharing" or "out-of-pocket" costs. Cost sharing varies with different types of health plans, but most will have a copayment, coinsurance or deductible amount. Cost Sharing Read More
Welcome to South Lake Pediatrics’ New Blog
Welcome to South Lake Pediatrics’ new blog. The goal of this blog is to provide tips for parenting as well as answers to common questions that parents have raising their children. In a world with information at your fingertips and multiple sources of social media including Google, Facebook and news Read More