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Health Expert Q&A

Stuart Schmidt, MS, ATC, CSCS, programmer manager/head athletic trainer of The Center Foundation answers some questions
by Stuart Schmidt, MS, ATC, CSCS, Programmer Manager/Head Athletic Trainer for The Center Foundation

Q:Recently, my six-year-old fell off a garden wall and hit his head. He’s still complaining of a headache a couple days later. Should I take him to the emergency room? A: If your child is still complaining of a headache a couple days later, they should be seen by your primary care physician or a […]

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With Mary Rogers, MD FAAP: Central Oregon Pediatrick Associates
by Dr. Mary Rodgers, M.D. FAAP

Mary Rogers, MD FAAP Central Oregon Pediatric Associates Q: My six-year-old son was diagnosed with asthma a year ago. We have since moved to Bend and thankfully, he has had zero symptoms here. Should we see a physician about his condition or just assume he has grown out of it? A: That is amazing that […]

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With Elise Burrus: Pediatric Dental Associates
by The Source Staff

Q: My nine-year-old daughter complains of painful sores inside her mouth on her cheeks. What causes these? Is this something a dentist can address or is it a medical problem? A: Aphthous ulcers, or “canker sores,” are small, oval-shaped sores that can develop in the mouth. There are several factors that can contribute to the cause […]

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Aglow Sleep Coaching – aglowsleep.com
by Abigail Cannon, MS

Q My parenting books say to put my baby down in their crib when they are “drowsy but still awake,” but whenever I try, he just cries. What am I doing wrong? A A baby’s comfort being laid down for sleep (or anytime!) depends on many factors—their temperament, developmental readiness and how relaxed they are when […]

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Blossom Collaborative
by The Source Staff

Blossom Collaborative Pam Saul, M. Ed. Child Development/Behavior Specialist Cindy Hatch-Rasmussen MA OTR/L Occupational Therapist Jenny Johnson OTR/L Occupational Therapist Q My 8-year-old son has a lot of quirks. He refuses to wear pants with a zipper, screams and runs out of the room when we run the vacuum cleaner, hates loud noises, and overall, […]

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Caroline Skidmore, M.S. CCC-SLP – Owner of Skidmore Speech and Language Services
by Caroline Skidmore

Q My child is not yet talking. How do I know if they are a”late talker” or if they need speech-language therapy? A As a general guideline we expect to see children use their first word by 12 months. By two years of age, children should be starting to use simple two-word phrases and can follow […]

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Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A
by Ciara Thomson-Barnett & Kate Farnsworth

Ciara Thomson-Barnett – Certified Nurse Midwife, Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner East Cascades Women’s Group Q I am an avid weight trainer and love to work out. Now that I’m pregnant, can you give me some guidelines surrounding what is suitable and safe? A One of my favorite things is busting myths about pregnancy. Exercise during most pregnancies […]

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