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Big Changes Ahead. . . . . .  

Healthy Kids Pediatrics is transforming your medical home into your medical community!

Starting in July 2014 Dr. Bain will be hosting Group Visits forpreventative visits (well child checks) for ages 12 months and younger as well as chronic medical issues including eczema, allergies and ADHD. 

What to Expect

When you arrive for your appointment you will be escorted to a private exam room where your child will receive a quick exam from Dr. Bain and address some specific or very short issues.

 
You and your child will then meet in the group visit room with other parents and with children the same age or the same medical diagnosis depending on the type of visit. In this casual environment we hope that parent's will
chat and get to know each other.

Dr. Bain will come in and talk on some very specific topics related to your child's age or medical condition. For instance, at the 1 Month Well Child Check one of the topics will be Optimal Nutrition for the Breastfeeding Mom.  At the 6 month Well Child Check one of the topics will be Optimal First Foods for Your Baby.  At the Eczema visit the Topic will be focused on our Healing Program.

Then we can break out and those that need vaccines or will go back to an exam rooms where a nurse will be waiting for you or to check out to schedule lab appointment. .  

Benefits of GROUP Appointments

Aside from more time with Dr. Bain some of the other advantages include:

• Minimal waiting room time - since these appointments will start promptly. Be sure to be here on time so you won't miss anything!
• Improved and predictable accesses since appointments are held weekly at the same time and can accommodate multiple patients at once.

Will provide you with the opportunity to:

• Set the agenda for what you would like to discuss with Dr. Bain - the questions and concerns you have
• Schedule more frequent appointments with Dr. Bain if necessary
• Have more time with Dr. Bain - to have your questions and concerns addressed and to have the doctor listen to you
• Bring a support person - spouse, family member, or friend
• Have the help and support of other patients who may be dealing with the same issues
• Enjoy a more relaxed pace of care
• Opportunity to participate as much or as little as comfortable.

Sharing Experiences

Many participants find that they learn a great deal from these appointments as parents share experiences and advice during the discussion. All the participants will either be the same age or experience the same chronic medical issue depending on the type of group visit. A blog will be set up for each group so you can share with others in your group outside of office visits.

Maintaining Confidentiality

All participants sign a privacy and confidentiality agreement and the visit is billed as a typical office visit with your usual co-pay. Participation is voluntary so if you prefer traditional individual appointments, you may still schedule them at any time. Shared medical appointments or group visits offer another alternative for your health care - and you will likely find them very educational and enjoyable as well!

To schedule your appointment, please call 972-294-0808

Red, White and Blue Fruit Salad

1 pint strawberries, hulled and quartered

1 pint blueberries

4 bananas

2 tablespoons lemon juice (optional)

Cold Greek Yogurt

Mix the strawberries and blueberries together in a bowl, sprinkle lemon juice if desired and toss lightly. Refrigerate until cold, at least 30 minutes. About 30 minutes before serving, cut the bananas into 3/4-inch thick slices, and toss with the berries. Just before serving put yogurt into center of bowl surround with fruit mix or top individual servings with a dollop of yogurt. Serves 8. Yum!

Healthy Kids Pediatricswould like to send a BIG thank you to all the men and women who serve or have served in our armed forces, especially those that call Healthy Kids Pediatrics their child's medical home.

It is because of your daily service and sacrifice to our country that we are ensured that the freedom of America is protected.

For the month of July, Healthy Kids Pediatrics will have a bulletin board dedicated to all military personnel and we would be honored if you would send a picture of your family member to info@healthykidspediatrics.com (or someone else you would like us to especially honor.)  If you do not have a picture, a name will be awesome as well.

This month we will be celebrating the 4^th of July with a day off work, gathering with friends and/or family for a barbecue or a picnic in the park and watching fireworks.

The Library of Congress reminds us that On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress unanimously adopted the Declaration of Independence, announcing the colonies' separation from Great Britain. The Constitution provides the legal and governmental framework for the United States, however, the Declaration, with its eloquent assertion "all Men are created equal," is equally beloved by the American people.  

For some Fun Facts about the 4^th, information about fireworks and Summer Safety Tips checkout http://www.usa.gov/Topics/Independence-Day.shtml - the U.S. government's official web portal.

Thank you . . . . . . . 

The freedom and independence that we so enjoy and yes, take for granted are still being protected daily by men and women who choose to serve our country in the armed forces and even to the point of sacrificing their lives.

Healthy Kids Pediatrics is hosting an art contest looking for colorful, imaginative drawings from kids about

"How I live a healthy lifestyle."

The contest is open to anyone ages 12 and under.  Winners will be chosen based on the following age categories:

 Ages 5 and under

6 - 8

9 - 12

Please use 8 1/2 x 11 size paper.

Contest deadline is July 31, 2014

1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd place winners in each category will be announced on the Healthy Kids Pediatrics Facebook page and in Natural Awakenings social media. .

**By entering the contest the parent will be allowing Healthy Kids Pediatrics to publish winner's first name and age in the September Natural Awakenings magazine along with their artwork and display in the office.

Write your name, age, address and phone number on the back of your 8x11½ paper and mail it to:

Healthy Kids Pediatrics

Attn: Art Contest

4851 Legacy Dr., Suite 601

Frisco, TX 75034

Or you may email it to Info@healthykidspediatrics.com.

Contest deadline is July, 31, 2014.

One winner from each category will win a healthy prize which will include any of the following: supplements, Dr. Bain's book, Healthy Living DVD 3-pack.

I wanted to take this opportunity to share with you a little about our Physician Assistant, Amy Speer.  She has been a welcome addition to the Healthy Kids Pediatrics team. Her skills, training and expertise are a natural complement to what I desire to accomplish through Functional Medicine while allowing us to extend more personalized care to all our patients.

Amy graduated with a Bachelor of Science in PA Studies from UTMB Galveston, is NCCPA certified and is currently studying for her Boards in Functional Medicine. Working in many medical environments including Family Practice, has given Amy the opportunity to work with a large variety of patients.

Amy shares that prior to her joining the staff at Healthy Kids Pediatrics her two children were patients of Dr. Bain's. She felt led to join Healthy Kids Pediatrics after I found the root of her son's underlying health concerns, made some changes to his treatment plan which made such improvement in her son's medical concerns. Always, the learner, she recognized that joining the staff would also complement what she was already learning through her Functional Medical courses and allow her to put that knowledge to good work assisting our patients to achieve wellness and good health. We found that our philosophies were very much the same and the rest is history. 

Amy enjoys working out, cooking, crafting, reading and learning about all of the interesting things that come up over the course of the day like essential oils, homeopathy, etc.