Services
Well Infant, Child and Adolescent Check Ups
Wellness visits are recommended to monitor the healthy development of growing children through routine physical examinations. Infants and toddlers should visit their doctor every two to three months, while children over the age of two should visit annually. Well child visits are comprehensive exams that screen for any disease risks and provide nutrition, safety, immunization and development information.
During these exams, your doctor will monitor the development of your child and measure his or her height and weight, as well as examining the body from head to toe. Any preventive needs will be provided as well.
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Complimentary Prenatal Consultations
A prenatal consultation is recommended for expecting mothers as an opportunity to meet with your doctor and discuss the details of your pregnancy. This allows doctor and patient to develop a trusting relationship and discuss any potential complications, existing health conditions or other circumstances that may affect you and your baby. During this consultation, your doctor will obtain your complete medical history and may perform a physical exam as well. You and your doctor can also develop your prenatal health needs.
We offer a complimentary prenatal consultation for all expecting mothers to let you get to know our doctors and how our practice operates before making a decision. We understand the importance of this stage in your life and hope you will choose one of our doctors to help you through each step of the way.
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Acute Care
Although minor illnesses and injuries do not often develop into serious conditions, it's still natural to want specialized, urgent care for your child. Our doctors are available whenever you need them, to treat conditions such as:
- Sprains
- Broken bones
- Ear infections
- Sore throat
- Rashes
- Pink eye
- Fever
- Allergic reactions
As always, we provide our young patients with warm and comforting care to ease the worries of both parent and child. We strive to provide fast, long-lasting relief for any symptoms your child may be experiencing through the least invasive treatment options available. Your child's health and happiness is our number one priority.
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Minor Laceration Repairs
Lacerations or wounds are common injuries that often occur from the skin hitting an object and most commonly affect the scalp, face, legs, arms, hands and feet. Minor lacerations are often short and shallow, but may be bleeding and can always be at a risk for infection.
The main goal of laceration repair is to stop the bleeding and stabilize the child if he or she is feeling faint. Laceration repair usually includes cleaning and preparing the wound, before closing it with stitches, staples or adhesive strips. Follow up care may be required to remove the closure material and monitor the healing process. Most minor lacerations heal successfully with no complications.
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Splinting and Casting of Uncomplicated Fractures
A fracture is a break or crack in a bone that occurs when the bone cannot withstand the amount of force being placed on it, usually as a result of trauma, falls or a direct blow to the body. Fractures are more common in children than adults because of their active lifestyle and pliable bones. Pediatric fractures often involve growth plates, areas of cartilage where the bones can grow.
Fractures in children most commonly occur in the wrist, forearm and above the elbow, and can cause:
- Pain
- Swelling
- Physical deformity
- Difficulty moving
- Bruising
Although treatment for fractures varies depending on the location and severity of the injury, many can benefit from casting. Casting is usually needed for several weeks and helps hold the affected bone in place so that it can heal naturally. Casts require certain care to keep the area clean and dry, which help promote effective healing with no risk of infection or other complications.
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Management of Chronic Illnesses in Children
At Buckeye Pediatrics, we offer long-term care for patients with chronic illnesses. Despite the physical and emotional toll these conditions can take on patients and their families, we strive to provide the most effective treatment options with the lease amount of interference in your child's daily life.
Dr. Powell is trained in treating chronic conditions such as diabetes, lung disease, sickle cell anemia, HIV, cardiac disorder and many others. She works together with families to educate them on the latest disease information and train them to maintain a healthy home lifestyle. It is important for families to stay involved with treatment of chronic illnesses in order to offer support and understanding for the affected child.
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