Recent Blog Posts

What Should I Do If I Get a Rash?

It’s natural to think that most rashes that show up on your child at camps like YMCA Summer Camp or Covenant Day School Summer Camp can be easily treated with some OTC creams or other medications, but that’s not always the case! Some will go away over time, and some will keep coming back. Although most rashes are not life-threatening, some rashes can signal something more serious. To learn more about rashes and ...

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When to Get Stitches

When to Get Stitches

Everyone gets scraped and cut at some point. Most of the time, these kinds of wounds or lacerations are minor and heal without any treatment at all. However, sometimes cuts require sutures (more commonly known as stitches) to heal correctly. How are you supposed to know when you or your child’s cut or laceration is bad enough to where it needs to be stitched up? Or does it even need to be a serious ...

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Recent Blogs

How to Avoid Sprains, Strains, and Pulled Muscles This Spring?

As the weather warms up, many Ballantyne residents head outside to tackle yard work: clearing leaves, planting flowers, and getting lawns back ...

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When Does My Child Need Stitches for a Playground Cut?

From climbing structures to running across the playground, kids are always on the move and sometimes that means bumps, scrapes, and cuts ...

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Can’t Breathe This Spring? How to Tell if It’s Allergies or a Sinus Infection

When spring arrives, so do blooming trees, longer days, and for many people, relentless congestion. If you’re dealing with sinus pressure ...

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