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Friday, February 14, 2020

Providers Spotlight: The COMC Pediatric Team

As parents, you want the very best for your children, including healthcare. It's so important to have a pediatrician at the Lake of the Ozarks you can trust. Central Ozarks Medical Center has a great pediatric team, that we are happy to tell you about in this week's blog. Have any questions? Please call our health clinics at the Lake of the Ozarks today. All phone numbers and locations can be found on our website at www.CentralOzarks.org.

The COMC Pediatricians

Kristen Theobald, DO
Kristen Theobald, DO, is a graduate of Truman State University, Kirksville, MO, with a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology and from 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 and most recently 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, which she has been an active member of since 2006.

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

Erin Rademan-Alonso, MSN, FNP-BC
Erin Rademan-Alonso graduated from University of Missouri St. Louis (UMSL) with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She began her career at Barnes Jewish Hospital where she worked in a trauma & surgical unit. She later attended Texas Tech University where she completed a Master of Science in Nursing and became board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner.

While attending Graduate school, Erin worked as a nurse in a level I trauma & surgical intensive care unit at the University Hospital in Lubbock, TX. She later worked as a travel nurse in the medical intensive care unit at St. Mary’s hospital in Jefferson City, MO. In 2017, Erin was a recipient of the Daisy Award, a nationwide program that honors excellence in nursing.

Erin joined Central Ozarks Medical Center in November of 2017. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and traveling.

Laurie Sparr, DNP, FNP
Laurie graduated with a Doctor of Nursing Practice, Family Nurse Practitioner degree from Saint Louis University in May 2017. The focus for her Doctorate was identifying the percentage of families in a federally funded pediatric clinic who reported not having enough food and helping to increase access to community resources for those families. Laurie has worked in nursing for over 25 years in the areas of behavioral health, home healthcare, oncology, and case management.

Lauri is an active member of St. Louis Nurses in Advanced Practice, Association of Missouri Nurse Practitioners, Sigma Theta Tau International Nurses Honor Society of Nursing, and American Association of Nurse Practitioners. She has presented posters related to Food Insecurity research at St. Louis Nurses of Advanced Practice symposium and the Sigma Theta Tau convention in Indianapolis in 2017.

Lauri is originally from northeastern Montana and has lived in the St. Louis area for the last 25 years. She has been married for 29 years with 4 children ages 24 to 16. Lauri enjoys spending time with family, friends, baking, reading, and volunteering in the school and community.

Jillynn Hull, FNP
Jillynn started her nursing career as a RN working primarily in Med/Surg and Peds, and also worked for 4 years as a school nurse for Eldon. She earned her NP from Maryville University and has worked in family practice for the past 4 years. Jillynn lives in Eldon with her husband of 17 years, Ski. They have 3 children; Teagen is 13, and twins Tinley and Talon are 11. In addition, they have 2 dogs and a cat.

Make Your Child's Appointment Today!

All of us here at Central Ozarks Medical Center hope you enjoyed getting to know our pediatricians a little better. You should have only the best of everything for your children. We make it a point to try and lead the way to healthier communities at the Lake of the Ozarks. To schedule your child's pediatric appointment, please visit our website at www.CentralOzarks.org and take your pick of the pediatricians we have and call the appropriate number.

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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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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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