Pediatrics, Newborn to Adolescent

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We understand that there are increasingly different viewpoints on optimal wellness throughout a child’s lifespan. We are here to work with you and your family towards optimal wellness, regardless of your personal decisions on medical care for your children. We believe in a combination of both evidence based practice and informed choice when it comes to making decisions in your child’s care. Many parents struggle with decisions regarding parenting strategies such as:
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• Breastfeeding or formula fed babies
• Baby-led weaning
• Vaccinations: on schedule, off schedule, or none at all. We believe that all children deserve good healthcare, regardless of vaccination status
• Sleep training or Co-sleeping

​These are just a few of the issues you may encounter. We want you to know we are here to walk the path with you, providing the best practice options yet supporting you in making the decision that’s right for your child based on the child’s current health and your family’s personal values.
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• Well child visits that include screening in all categories recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics for physical, sensory, and developmental targets. See full schedule here: https://downloads.aap.org/AAP/PDF/periodicity_schedule.pdf
• Annual school and sports physicals
• Sick child visits. If your child is running a fever, if you suspect he or she has an eye or ear infection, or if they are simply not feeling well, you don’t have to wait. We can see them the same day.​

Older Adults
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• The U.S. Preventive Services Taskforce recommends well adult screenings for a variety of illnesses at different stages of life. From aneurysms and cancers to vision and weight loss, IFM helps you stay healthy through getting the right information at the right time. 
• The U.S. Preventative Services taskforce recommends screening for diabetes, high blood pressure, and Hepatitus C in at risk adults.
• The U.S. Preventative Services taskforce recommends screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, Colorectal Cancer, and Breast Cancer for older adults
• They also suggest screening for osteoporosis for senior women.

Men
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Adults include both men and women ages 18-65
It is not only important to see your doctor for a yearly physical to review your overall health and wellbeing, but in particular, at ages 18, 21, 24, 25, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55 and 59 to screen for your disease risk related to the following conditions.

• Alcohol misuse
• Depression
• Hypertension
• Obesity/Weight Loss (if your BMI is over 30)
• Tobacco Use and Cessation counseling
• HIV infection, Hep B, and Hep C (for increased risk patients)
• Syphilis & Chlamydia (and any other STDs if at increased risk)
• Tuberculosis
• Colorectal cancer (starting at age 50)
• Lung cancer (starting at age 55 for smokers)
• Abdominal aortic aneurysm (for men 49-75 if you’ve ever smoked

We believe that preventative care from a young age leads you to a path of health and happiness for the duration of your life. Don’t skip your yearly visit just because you think nothing is wrong! That yearly visit allows you to discuss how well you are with your provider and discuss any concerns or lifestyle changes you would like to address in the upcoming year. Think about being able to address those random days where you’re tired or don’t sleep well when you’re in your 20s and 30s, instead of at age 50 when you can’t sleep at all and are dependent on prescription sleep aids.

Women need additional screenings including:​
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• BRCA risk assessment (Breast cancer risk if personal family history)
• Cervical cancer screening (starting at age 21)
• Breast cancer (every other year starting at age 50)
• Osteoporosis (after menopause, or starting at age 45)

Regular screenings of these common preventable health care conditions keep you well and healthy and reduce your risk of a larger and more serious health condition later in life. Do your body a favor and be an advocate for your own health. Take the first step and make an appointment with us to establish a long-term relationship with a provider. We’re here and ready to help.
Further recommendations from the American Academy of Family Physicians appear below:
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0501/p738.html

Women
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Adults include both men and women ages 18-65
It is not only important to see your doctor for a yearly physical to review your overall health and wellbeing, but in particular, at ages 18, 21, 24, 25, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55 and 59 to screen for your disease risk related to the following conditions.

• Alcohol misuse
• Depression
• Hypertension
• Obesity/Weight Loss (if your BMI is over 30)
• Tobacco Use and Cessation counseling
• HIV infection, Hep B, and Hep C (for increased risk patients)
• Syphilis & Chlamydia (and any other STDs if at increased risk)
• Tuberculosis
• Colorectal cancer (starting at age 50)
• Lung cancer (starting at age 55 for smokers)
• Abdominal aortic aneurysm (for men 49-75 if you’ve ever smoked

We believe that preventative care from a young age leads you to a path of health and happiness for the duration of your life. Don’t skip your yearly visit just because you think nothing is wrong! That yearly visit allows you to discuss how well you are with your provider and discuss any concerns or lifestyle changes you would like to address in the upcoming year. Think about being able to address those random days where you’re tired or don’t sleep well when you’re in your 20s and 30s, instead of at age 50 when you can’t sleep at all and are dependent on prescription sleep aids.

Women need additional screenings including:​
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• BRCA risk assessment (Breast cancer risk if personal family history)
• Cervical cancer screening (starting at age 21)
• Breast cancer (every other year starting at age 50)
• Osteoporosis (after menopause, or starting at age 45)

Regular screenings of these common preventable health care conditions keep you well and healthy and reduce your risk of a larger and more serious health condition later in life. Do your body a favor and be an advocate for your own health. Take the first step and make an appointment with us to establish a long-term relationship with a provider. We’re here and ready to help.
Further recommendations from the American Academy of Family Physicians appear below:
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0501/p738.html

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