Wellness
LiveSmart: Make the Holidays Merry, Bright and Safe!
Before buying a toy or allowing your child to play with a toy that he has received as a gift, it is important to keep some safety precautions in mind. […]
Dr. Diane Tenenbaum
SPHP in the News
NewsChannel 13: Ensure Proper Car Seat Fit, Placement for Safe Travel
Dr. Diane Tenenbaum from St. Peter’s Family Health Center was interviewed for a segment on WNYT-NewsChannel 13, offering advice to ensure your child and his or her car seat are ready for holiday travel. […]
Wellness
LiveSmart: Holiday Break Survival Guide – Keep the Kids Happy & Healthy
Bored kids are a given during the school break — Pediatrician Dr. Diane Tenenebaum offers some tips to help keep those kids occupied and happy. […]
SPHP in the News
NewsChannel 13: In Depth – School Lead Testing
Some local school districts and parents were shocked following NYS-mandated lead testing in water sources, when results showed many students may have been exposed to lead in their school’s drinking water. […]
SPHP in the News
NewsChannel 13: Flu Season is Coming – Get Vaccinated!
Influenza kills about 36,000 Americans each year. The flu can cause high fever and seizures in children and lead to pneumonia, which can be dangerous for people with heart or breathing conditions (like emphysema or asthma). The best prevention against the flu? GET VACCINATED. […]
Wellness
LiveSmart: Kids and Diabetes — A Weighty Issue
It is a story that is familiar to anyone who follows the news – the number of American children who are overweight or obese is skyrocketing. Even more frightening is that Type 2 diabetes – historically found in adults – is increasingly being discovered in young adults and adolescents.
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Wellness
LiveSmart: Allergies – Prepare for the Pollen in the Air
According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, one in five Americans suffers from allergies. Earlier identification and treatment can eliminate seasons of discomfort, as well as many associated health issues. […]
SPHP in the News
NewsChannel 13: Back to School Checklist for Parents
School is back in session! Most parents by now have checked off the supply lists, helped clean and fill backpacks a couple times, and even have a few packed lunches under their belts. With the first-day jitters a memory, now’s the time to establish those good habits that ensure a successful year back in the classroom. Diane Tenenbaum, M.D. from St. Peter’s Family Health Center, a practice of St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates (SPHPMA), was interviewed for a segment on WNYT-NewsChannel 13 discussing the back-to-school checklist every parent should have. See the full story here.
Wellness
LiveSmart: Back to School — Are Your Kids Vaccinated?
Labor Day means most schools are back in session next week, so this is your final chance to make sure the students in your life are up to date on their vaccinations before they start. […]
Wellness
LiveSmart: Fun in the Water, Safety First
While part of summer is making memories at local lakes and ponds, swimming holes and pools, making sure the memories are good ones means putting safety first. […]