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Wednesday, July 7, 2010 July/August Your Child's Health   VOLUME 7 ISSUE 4  
Raising a Healthy Eater
Do your children prefer to play with their peas or feed them to the family dog rather than eat them? Parents often worry about what their children eat – and don’t eat. To ease your concern, keep in mind that it is normal for children to be picky and refuse foods. Learn more about how to create healthy eating patterns for the whole family...
 
It's Gettin' Hot Out There
Summer is here – it’s time to head outdoors. Being active outside is great for your health, but you’ll need to watch out for heat-related dangers that can easily sneak up on you when temperatures rise. Children, in particular, are at a much higher risk for dehydration and heat-related illnesses. Learn about the simple precautions you can take to stay safe and still have fun in the sun.
 
More Health News
Pregnancy: After Baby's Birth (Postpartum)
Children: Infections in Children (video)
Preteens: Pets
Teens: The Food Pyramid

 
Whooping Cough/Pertussis Update
Did you know that whooping cough (pertussis) is now an epidemic California? The California Department of Public Health is urging vaccination. Learn more about what you can do to protect your children and yourself...
 
Allergies and Asthma in Children
Join Steven Rubinstein, M.D., a PAMF allergist, to learn why more children have allergies and how you can help prevent and minimize your child's allergies. July 13, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at PAMF's Mountain View Center. Register online or call 650-934-7380 to reserve a seat.
 
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Featured Physicians

Thuan P. Duong, M.D.
Dr. Duong is a family medicine physician at PAMF's Fremont Center. He received his M.D. degree from the University of Colorado at Denver in 1980. He completed his internship at Highland General Hospital at Oakland and his residency at San Jose Medical Center. He is board certified in family medicine.

Swati Pandya, M.D.

Dr. Pandya is a pediatrician at PAMF's West Valley Center. She received her M.D. degree from Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College at Mumbai, India in 1999. She completed her internship and residency at the Children's Hospital of Michigan at Detroit. She is board certified in pediatrics and speaks basic Gujarati and fluent Hindi and Marathi.

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