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By Michelle Bailey, M.D.Anemia is a deficiency in red blood cells, also called “low hemoglobin”. Symptoms of anemia include fatigue, pale skin color, fast heart rate, or may have no symptoms at all. It is common practice at either the 12 month or 15 ...

By Michelle Bailey, M.D. COVID-19 has brought about many challenges over the past two years, one of which is worsening mental health crisis. Last school year, with many children and teens being taught virtually from home and socially isolated, depres...

By Michelle Bailey, M.D.I own a 70-pound pitbull/boxer rescue dog. He is a giant baby, a cuddle bug, and a momma’s boy. He is scared of thunderstorms, the ice cream truck, new people and places. He loves doggie daycare and salmon jerky. As precious a...

By Michelle Bailey, M.D.These are general recommendations for healthy eating and lifestyle habits I recommended to all patients in the B.C. era (Before Coronavirus). They are still appropriate today, with a few other recommendations listed below. I a...

By Michelle Bailey, M.D.Poop jokes are not my favorite kind of jokes. But they are a solid number two!!Joking aside, constipation can be a major pain in the behind. I just can’t stop myself!Let’s get down to business. Constipation is NOT HOW OFTEN yo...

By Michelle Bailey, MDWell, we made it to December. What a year! Ups and downs, good and bad.It’s nearly the end of 2020. After a more casual and calm Thanksgiving, it’s now time to gear up for all the December celebrations including Hanukkah, Christ...

By Michelle Bailey, MD First of all, families need to discuss risks and benefits of traveling by car or plane. I understand the desire to see your grandparents at Thanksgiving and Christmas. My own Grandma is in an assisted living center and I hav...

By Michelle Bailey, M.D. It’s a common question to ask your pediatrician. "What is the daily calorie need of your infant or child?" Here’s a chart that covers the normal daily calorie need to sustain healthy growth. Average weight and lengths a...

Your child has ADHD, and you’ve gone through testing, 504 plans, in school accommodations, trialing of different medications and dosages. Now what? ADHD is a difficult condition to treat because treatment has to be tailored to each child. Standard...

By Michelle Bailey, M.D. Is it necessary to get a sports physical this year? After all, are we even going to have sports this year? Plus, in the age of COVID, you may feel hesitant to bring your child to a pediatrician’s office right now. I ...