RE: Important PHA Policy Change and Summer Safety

PHA Policy Change regarding No ShowsEffective August 1, 2018 our no show policy will change.  Families will be allowed 4 NO SHOWS within 2 years before being dismissed from the practice.  A $35.00 no show fee will be charged for missing Check-Ups/Sports Physicals and $25.00 for all other appointments. This charge is per patient, not per family.  You can avoid this charge by cancelling your appointment minimally 4 hours prior to your scheduled appointment time.**********************From the desk of Nishat Nasrullah, DONishat Nasrullah, DONow that summer is in full swing, one of my family ’s favorite pastimes is to go to the swimming pool! It ’s a great way to cool off on these hot summer days, but a fun day can turn tragic very quickly with drowning and nearing drowning events. That is why it is essential as parents that we go through all of the preventative measures to keep ourselves and our kids safe in the water. Today, I will discuss some of the safety guidelines on the prevention of drowning as highlighted by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Furthermore, I will discuss what is dry and secondary drowning, what are the signs and symptoms to look for, and when to seek care.According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) Injury Report drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional injury death, and the number one cause of death amongst 1 to 4-year old ’s. Drowning rates vary with age, gender, and race, but research has sho...
Source: Pediatric Health Associates - Category: Pediatrics Tags: Changes at PHA Source Type: news