Articles of Interest
Spring Tips for Parents (pdf 296k)
Spring Tips from Jennifer K. Fehser, M.D. and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP): Here are some spring tips on topics including allergies, preventing sports injuries and other important safety risks.
Varicose Veins: Minimally Invasive Treatments (pdf 97k)
In some cases, varicose veins can lead to serious problems through their complications. But most people find them a problem because they’re unsightly and affect their quality of life.
In Treating Allergies, Asthma, Knowledge is Power ( pdf 109k)
If you have asthma, you should understand one important fact: with the medical capabilities available today, asthma problems don’t have to dominate your life. This article provides information about new effective treatments for allergies.
Early Childhood Dental Visits: Setting the Stage for Life-Long Health (pdf 106k)
Not only is your child’s quality of life better with strong, healthy teeth, the care he or she receives in childhood sets the stage for healthy teeth later in life.
This article outlines steps that you can take to ensure that your child has a lifetime of good dental care.
Special Deliveries for Special People ( pdf 100k)
No matter who you are, when you’re expecting a baby your needs are special and deserve special care. That’s why Dedham Medical has teamed with Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates to establish an Obstetrics and Gynecology service to provide you with top-quality, personalized care.
Toward Raising Healthy, Happy Kids (pdf 81k)
At Dedham Medical, we emphasize the preventive measures that help to minimize illness. That’s why our patients have one of the highest rates of well-child visits of any pediatric practice in Massachusetts, and one of the highest immunization rates.
This article explains the Dedham Medical philosophy toward pediatric care and introduces our medical team.
Why Dedham Medical? ( pdf 89k)
DMA’s 80 physicians and its nurses, therapists, technicians and support staff bring you strong expertise, advanced technologies and human compassion in more than 20 medical specialties and subspecialties, from internal medicine and pediatrics to asthma and arthritis management, sports medicine and weight-loss surgery.
Winter Tips for Parents (pdf 539k)
Winter Safety Tips from Lisa P. Roy, M.D. and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP): Whether winter brings severe storms, light dustings or just cold temperatures, here are some valuable tips on how to keep your children safe and warm!
Back to School Tips 2007 (pdf 55k)
Back to School and Fall Safety Tips from Kerry Anne Stone, M.D.
and the American Academy of Pediatrics: Returning to school and the fall season introduce new routines for families. Here are some important tips to assist families in making the transition back to school a smooth one.