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Friday, August 23, 2019

How To Make Healthy Eating FUN For Your Kids

Can you relate to these possible scenarios?

Your kid is begging you to stop for candy at the nearest gas station, almost every time you get into the car.

You are constantly getting asked to stop at fast-food restaurants because your kid is craving some french fries.

Your kid wants you to start packing more sweets into their lunch for school.

Does any of this sound familiar? If so, this may be the blog for you! Our Lake of the Ozarks health clinics are here to give you a few to tips on how to make healthy eating fun for your kids. According to the CDC, as of 2016, nearly 1 out of every 5 kids and young adults (ages 6-19) are obese. If you are looking for a Pediatrician at the Lake of the Ozarks to be the perfect fit for your child and to help you get their health under control, consider Central Ozarks Medical Center.

How To Make Healthy Eating FUN For Your Kids

Position your fruits and vegetable into happy face shapes.
You can do wonders for your kids by simply adding fun details to already healthy food. For example, you could incorporate fruits and veggies into happy faces. 2 blueberries could make fantastic eyes, a strawberry for a nose and a banana for a smile - this could work perfectly! You could do the same sort of thing with vegetables.

Make your veggies look like cute animals.
You'd be surprised how many healthy foods you can make look like cute animals. Pinterest can be a great resource for this sort of thing.

Let your kids help create fun foods rather than doing it all yourself.
While you may be used to preparing all your kids meals yourself, don't be afraid to let them contribute to making these sorts of easy meals. Just the act of making them themselves can really be fun all in itself.

All of us here at Central Ozarks Medical Center hope you enjoyed learning a little bit about how to make healthy eating fun for your kids. The obesity statistics in the U.S. involving our children are just plain troubling. We want to do everything we can to lead the way to healthier communities. If you haven't been able to find a Lake of the Ozarks Pediatrician that you approve of yet for your children, you should look into Central Ozarks Medical Center. Our Pediatric Providers are dedicated and ready to help your kids. To learn a little more about our Pediatric Providers at the Lake of the Ozarks, please visit HERE. If you have any questions or would like to make an appointment, please give us a call. All of our phone numbers and clinic locations can be found on our website at www.CentralOzarks.org.

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Serving Camdenton, Laclede, Pulaski, and Miller Counties

Thursday, March 7, 2019

5 Tips for Determining If You Should Take Your Child to the Doctor When Coughing

We want the best for our little ones and nothing feels worse than seeing them suffer from an illness and feeling like you can't do anything about it. Our health clinics at the Lake of the Ozarks understand. We know how hard it can be to know whether or not to know if you should be bringing your kid to the doctor when they have a cough. On one hand, you may be thinking it is just a cough, it will go away soon, on the other hand, you may be thinking what if this cough turns into something worse? If you are ever in doubt, take your kid to the doctor at the Lake of the Ozarks, just in case, better safe than sorry. Central Ozarks Medical Center is here to give you 5 tips for determining if you should take your child to the doctor when they are coughing. If you still need to establish a Lake of the Ozarks Pediatrician for your little one, consider Central Ozarks Medical Center. Check out our website at www.CentralOzarks.org to learn more.

5 Tips for Determining If You Should Take Your Child to the Doctor When Coughing

1. The cough is very persistent.
If your child is coughing quite a bit, as in more than every 5 minutes, you should contact their doctor. This frequent cough could be caused by mucus and could be causing them breathing problems.

2. There is a green or yellow mucus.
If your child has developed a green or yellow mucus, there is a possibility they may have a respiratory or sinus infection. In this case, you should absolutely contact your Pediatrician.

3. The cough sounds like a bark.
A bark like cough could be a sign of an illness called croup. Croup involves the larynx and trachea in a child being inflamed. This illness is much more popular in children under the age of 8. Again, if your child is experiencing this, you should contact your Pediatrician.

4. There is a whistling sound when your child breathes out.
If your child is experiencing a high-pitched whistling sound when they breath out they could be wheezing. If this is the case, you should contact your Pediatrician immediately.

5. Your child has a fever.
If your child has fever of 102 degrees or over in addition to a cough, there is a possibility they could have pneumonia and you should absolutely contact your Pediatrician.

Again, whenever in doubt, take your child to your local Pediatrician at the Lake of the Ozarks. It is better to be safe than sorry. Central Ozarks Medical Center knows you want the best for your child, including healthcare. Get the best healthcare at the Lake of the Ozarks for your child at COMC. To learn more about our Pediatric providers, visit our website at www.CentralOzarks.org. To make an appointment call the clinic of your choice listed below.

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Friday, January 25, 2019

Things to Look for When Choosing a Pediatrician

Our little ones mean the world to us and you want to give them the best of everything, including healthcare. As a parent, you don't want to see your child in pain and it can be the hardest thing in the world to see your child not feeling well and feeling like you can't do anything about it. It is extremely important that when you are choosing a Pediatrician at the Lake of the Ozarks for your child that you feel like you can trust them and that your child feels comfortable around them. Our health clinics at the Lake of the Ozarks are here to give you a few things to look for when choosing a Pediatrician. If you are searching for a new Pediatrician for your little one, consider Central Ozarks Medical Center.

Things to Look for When Choosing a Pediatrician

Good Reviews from Friends and Family
When you are looking for a Pediatrician for your little one, ask around. Check with family and friends and get their opinions on the Pediatricians you are considering. You can also check the Pediatrician's online reviews, Facebook, Google, etc. You may find a great deal of insight that way as well.

Experience in Pediatrics
Check the Pediatricians credentials. See how long they have been in this field. You may feel less comfortable with a Pediatrician that just started versus someone who has many years of experience.

A Caring and Gentle Demeanor
This is your child, you want to be sure whoever is caring for them has a kind demeanor and treats your little one with the care they deserve. You can call and make an appointment and just see how the Pediatrician you are considering acts around your child. Think of it sort of a like a job interview, only you are the hiring manager and the Pediatrician is the job candidate.

You and Your Little One Get Along Well with This Pediatrician
Above all else, you want to make sure you and your child like this person. Are they kind? Do they ask you how your week has been? Do they show a genuine interest in their patients? All of this matters. You should strive to find a Pediatrician that is truly passionate about what they do.

Get to Know the Pediatricians at Central Ozarks Medical Center

Child-focused healthcare and parent education is the practice of providers at Central Ozarks Medical Center from birth to 18 years of age. Our comprehensive services include

Well-child exams
Diagnostic tests
Follow-up of chronic problems
Sports screenings

...as well as evaluation and management of growth and health maintenance. Feel at ease with your Pediatrician at the Lake of the Ozarks and call Central Ozarks Medical Center today to make your first appointment for your little one. You can also get learn a little more about our Lake of the Ozarks Pediatricians by checking them out on website - http://centralozarks.org/providers.html#pediatric.

Central Ozarks Medical Center
Keeping Lack of Insurance From Being a Roadblock to Quality Healthcare

Serving Camdenton, Laclede, Pulaski, and Miller Counties

Thursday, April 20, 2017

Meet Our Pediatric Care Provider

Most parents will agree that few things matter as much as the health and well-being of their children. As the parent, you do as much as you can to help your children maintain good health. Every now and then, depending on your children's situations, you may need a little assistance from an experienced pediatric care provider at the Lake of the Ozarks. When you're in need of this resource, look no further than Central Ozarks Medical Center.

Pediatric Care You Can Trust

A couple of weeks ago, we took a close look at the range of pediatric services we provide at our Mid-Missouri health clinics. In order to provide our patients with the best all-around service, we focus our practice on child-centered healthcare and parent education.

Well-child exams, screenings, diagnostic tests, general health management, and more - our pediatric care provider offers a wide range of services in order to help your children enjoy optimum health. If you would like to learn more about the specifics of our pediatric care services in Central Missouri, view our earlier blog post.

Meet Our Primary Care Provider

Kristen Theobald, DO

Kristen Theobald, DO, is a graduate of Truman State University in Kirksville, MO, with a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology. She is also a graduate of the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine Kirksville, MO, as a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Theobald completed her General Internship at the Moberly Regional Medical Center, Moberly, MO, and her Pediatric Residency at the Women and Children’s Hospital in Columbia, MO.

Dr. Theobald has been the collaborating physician for Kids Harbor I and II since 2012. Most recently, she practiced at Moberly Regional Medical Center in Moberly, MO. She joined the Central Ozarks Medical Center group of providers in July of 2015.

Dr. Theobald is Board Certified in Pediatrics through the American Academy of Pediatrics, of which she has been an active member since 2006.

During her free time, Dr. Theobald enjoys golfing, swimming, and spending time with her family.

Schedule Your Visit With Dr. Theobald!

If you are looking for a reliable, caring, trustworthy, honest, and fun care provider for your children, look no further than Dr. Kristen Theobald. Though she has only been with our practice for almost two years, she has already proven herself to be a valuable addition to our team.

Call our Osage Beach location at 573-346-7490 to schedule your child's appointment with Dr. Theobald today!

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Thursday, April 6, 2017

Pediatric Care You Can Trust

As a parent, nothing matters more than the health and well-being of your children. Part of ensuring that your children are given the resources they need to thrive involves regularly visiting a Missouri pediatric care provider. By bringing your child to routine wellness visits and promptly seeking care when your child displays symptoms of being sick, you can offer them the resources they need to lead healthy lives.

At Central Ozarks Medical Center, we recognize the profound importance of finding a pediatric care provider that you like as well as trust. We are honored to provide pediatric care at the Lake of the Ozarks and in Richland, MO. We strive to do everything we can to earn - and keep - our clients' trust. Keep reading to learn more about the pediatric care services offered at our Mid-Missouri medical clinics.

Pediatric Care at the Lake of the Ozarks

Beginning with their very first heartbeat, you want to be confident that your children receive the best of everything, including the best medical care. At Central Ozarks Medical Center, our pediatric services revolve around two primary components: child-focused healthcare and parent education.

Child-Focused Healthcare

Children are at a very vulnerable stage in their lives. They rely almost totally on the care provided to them by their parents or guardians. When their children are in need of medical care, parents are also in a vulnerable place - they rely heavily on their trusted healthcare providers to help them care for their children.

At Central Ozarks Medical Center, we recognize the immense trust parents place in us when they bring their child to see our pediatric care provider in central Missouri. Continually earning that trust is our top priority. We are proud to offer a variety of child-focused health services to serve our pediatric patients:

Well-child exams
Diagnostic tests
Follow-up of chronic problems
Sports screenings
Evaluation and management of growth
General health management

Parent Education

As a pediatric care provider, the amount of care we can provide to our child patients. While we can (and do) provide them with the best care we can while they are with us, these patients obviously spend a significant amount of time not under our direct care and supervision. We make up for this by striving to educate the parents and guardians of our pediatric patients. Once they know what to look for and what to expect, parents and guardians are able to better care for their children by quickly responding anytime anything seems unusual.

Trust COMC For Your Pediatric Care Needs

Like you, we consider caring for your children's health and well-being to be our top priority. If you are looking for a pediatric doctor in Mid-Missouri, we hope you'll consider Dr. Kristen Theobald, DO at Central Ozarks Medical Center. Though she has only been a part of our team for a couple of years, Dr. Theobald has already proven herself to be a valuable asset here at COMC.

For more information, please visit our website at www.CentralOzarks.org. You can also call us directly at whichever location is most convenient for you.

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