The Pediatric Clinic is part of the University of North Texas Health Science Center (UNTHSC) medical education system. As part of the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, we train medical students to become physicians. Student Doctors in their third and fourth year of medical school see patients as part of their training to become physicians.

Whenever your child has an urgent medical problem, you should try to call your child's primary care physician first. Staff at our urgent care centers cannot answer medical questions or advise you about your child's health over the phone. You and your child's doctor know your child best and together can decide on the most appropriate care for your child.

Medical hypnotherapy is very different than stage hypnosis, and from the kind of hypnosis that is shown in children's cartoons. Stage hypnotists are highly trained people who know how to put on a good show. They typically ask for volunteers from the audience, call several people onstage, and, after talking with them briefly, send all but a few back into the audience.

Student identification numbers are issued by the district and will be valid while attending any EPISD schools.

Suprax? may have been selected by your doctor because in his/her judgment Suprax? provides good coverage against the bacteria that may be causing your child's infection.

Almost all kids are seen by a pediatrician with less than a 15 minute wait. During peak hours on the weekend or during flu season, wait times will increase, but most kids are still seen within 30-45 minutes of arrival.

Molluscum contagiosum (full name) is a variation of warts. They are skin lesions typically about 3mm in diameter which (unlike most warts) do not develop a scaley surface - instead, they remain smooth and skin coloured but some become very red and angry. They are contagious and your child should use its own towels etc in the bathroom. Playing with other children can also lead to spread eg at school etc.

No. Your doctor needs to examine the child and determine what treatment is appropriate, as well as documenting it for the record.

It can be helpful to provide your doctor with short written explanations of sensory integration dysfunction. This is a common problem. It can be helpful to have them read books written for laypersons, such as The Out of Sync Child by Carol Kranowitz or Sensory Integration and the Child by A. Jean Ayres. Clinics often hold evening overviews, which can also be informative and allow the grandparents to ask questions.

At the time of birth a child's vision is not fully developed. Major changes take place in the first years of life. Significant eye problems in very young children are relatively uncommon (except for crossed eyes) but, when present, they must be treated very early in life. Otherwise, vision does not develop in the problem eye. The loss of sight in that eye is permanent and cannot be corrected with glasses. Infants and children need to have their eyes examined between 3 and 6 months of age.

Each year, approximately one-third of our students come to Reserve from the local community. Day students must reside in Hudson or contiguous communities. The application deadline for day students is January 15th.

No! Some individuals wish to do their own 'trial and error" evaluation without the advice of a doctor that specializes in low vision. To accommodate those with this impression, one of our technicians will work with a patient for a fee per visit.

It is normal for both parents and students to be nervous about visiting a new school. Knowing a little about the structure of the visit will hopefully allay the child's concerns. Visits for children applying to pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and first grade are designed so that your child can be observed in our academic environment. The morning consists of free-play time, a directed lesson, a story, snack, and, if the weather permits, outside play.

Patients are referred to a particular doctor depending on the needs of each patient. At Gillette Children's, a team of specialists develop an individual treatment plan for each child ? all in coordination with the child's family and primary care doctor. Usually, both resident doctors and staff doctors will see your child. Gillette Children's is a teaching facility with residency programs in pediatrics, orthopaedics, and physical medicine and rehabilitation.

See your child's doctor at least every 3 to 4 months to evaluate how well the treatment is working. During these visits, the doctor will do some tests to evaluate your child's blood sugar control. Based on these results, your child's treatment plan could change. When your child is 10 years old or starts puberty, he or she will start having screening exams and tests for diabetic complications. The timing varies depending on the type of test.

Your child needs to bring in a dated, signed note from the doctor. They must sign in and out at the front office. Students should be prompt to every class, and are expected to be in their rooms before the start of each class. Repeated lateness to class can result in a student losing credit for his/her class. The student handbook will have specific rules and regulations.

You must fax a written request with your signature to the Attendance Office at 371-4745 or sign your child out in person. You may not have your child dismissed by making a phone call. This is for your child's protection. If you wish to call the Attendance Office to ask a question, you may reach them at 371-4316.

All school bus discipline problems should be immediately reported to the Principal of your child's school. Students who continue to cause problems can be removed from the bus for a period of one to ten days, or permanently, depending on the nature of the disciplinary problems. If you or your child sees someone with a weapon on the bus or on school property, you should also contact the Metro Police Department's weapon hotline at 557-A-GUN.