Susan H. Huffman, CMPE
 (Practice Administrator)












 
Teen and College-Age
 Common Health Topics
at



If You Call or Visit Us Today: As a patient (or as a parent), briefly jot down notes in about the problems today in chronological order, know drug allergies and medication doses (and bring meds with you if you have an appointment). Click here here you need to contact us now. Or if an appointment/call is not needed, Click here for Patient Education Information Only.

Future Reference: To display and print a PDF copy of Office Hours and Contacting Us at Unifour Pediatrics (often placed under a refrigerator magnet or on our bedside table ... clearly explains about how to most effective interact with out office and clinical staff), click here.

Most Common "Sick/Problem" topics: (or click HERE for more)

Your Body, Health, Skin, etc  
50+ Topics in these areas TeensHealth web-site - Excellent
Internet Audio Lectures about Teens The Parent's Journal - Excellent
Caring for Your Teenager Excellent Book - Amer Acad Peds
Parent's Guide to Surviving Teen Yrs KidsHealth web-site
Growth and Development 13-18 yrs KidsHealth web-site
Asthma and Teens KidsHealth web-site
Feeling less accepted gains weight KidsHealth web-site
Daughter too concerned about looks KidsHealth web-site
Teen Growth and Development KidsHealth web-site
Smoking and Asthma KidsHealth web-site
Acne Myths KidsHealth web-site
Adolescent Development Adam web-site
Mononucleosis Adam web-site
 
Your Mind:  
50+ Topics in these areas TeensHealth web-site - Excellent
"Cutting" wrists/other areas in Teens KidsHealth web-site
About Teen Suicide KidsHealth web-site
Communication in the 13-18 yo KidsHealth web-site
Connecting with our Pre-teen KidsHealth web-site
Teens exposed to On-line Porn KidsHealth web-site
Choking Game Deadly KidsHealth web-site
Teen Depression Adam web-site
Depression Signs in Teenagers Adam web-site
 
Sexual Health:  
50+ Topics in these areas TeensHealth web-site - Excellent
About Abstinence - Delaying Sex KidsHealth web-site
1/4 of Teens in US have an STD KidsHealth web-site
Teen Birth Rate on the Rise KidsHealth web-site
Most Teens Who Abstain aren't Engaging in Oral Sex KidsHealth web-site
Talking to Teens about STDs KidsHealth web-site
Genital Herpes cases Declining KidsHealth web-site
Sexual Attraction & Orientation KidsHealth web-site
Talking about Menstruation KidsHealth web-site
Menstrual Problems KidsHealth web-site
Understanding Puberty KidsHealth web-site
Talking to Your Child about Puberty KidsHealth web-site
Teen Pregnancy Adam web-site
 
Food, Fitness, Weight, & Health  
50+ Topics in these areas TeensHealth web-site - Excellent
Obese Teens and Dental Problems KidsHealth web-site
Park Location influences activity KidsHealth web-site
Recipes TeensHealth web-site
Exercise and Breast Cancer KidsHealth web-site
Overweight and Obesity KidsHealth web-site
Fitness in the 13-18 year old KidsHealth web-site
Body Dysmorphic Disorder KidsHealth web-site
Healthy Body Image KidsHealth web-site
 
Drugs, Alcohol, & Tobacco  
50+ Topics in these areas TeensHealth web-site - Excellent
Abusing over-the-counter & Rx Drgs KidsHealth web-site
Smoke-free restaurants stop smoke KidsHealth web-site
Drug Abuse in Girls just as much KidsHealth web-site
Drug Use Trends in Teens KidsHealth web-site
Cough and Cold Medicine Abuse KidsHealth web-site
Smoking and Asthma KidsHealth web-site
 
Questions and Answers  
50+ Topics in these areas TeensHealth web-site - Excellent
 
Diseases and Conditions  
50+ Topics in these areas TeensHealth web-site
 
Infections  
50+ Topics in these areas TeensHealth web-site - Excellent
 
School and Jobs  
50+ Topics in these areas TeensHealth web-site - Excellent
Helping Your Teen with Homework KidsHealth web-site
What to do after High School KidsHealth web-site
Construction Work Dangers KidsHealth web-site
Staying Safe, Driving, Accidents  
50+ Topics in these areas TeensHealth web-site - Excellent
Rules of the Road Teen Drivers KidsHealth web-site
Helping Your Teen to Learn to Drive KidsHealth web-site
Making Sure Your Teen's Job is Safe KidsHealth web-site
Teen Driving Restrictions Save Lives KidsHealth web-site
Assuring Teen Internet Safety KidsHealth web-site
Safe Driving for Teens Adam web-site
 
Ethics, Morals, Right and Wrong, Spirituality, Volunteerism, Caring, Community Involvement, etc.
   
TeensHealth In Spanish  
500+ Topics in these areas TeensHealth web-site - Excellent
 
For Parents:  
Internet Audio Lectures about Teens The Parent's Journal - Excellent
Caring for Your Teenager Excellent Book - Amer Acad Peds
Parent's Guide to Surviving Teen Yrs KidsHealth web-site
Growth and Development 13-18 yrs KidsHealth web-site
About Teen Suicide KidsHealth web-site
Asthma and Teens KidsHealth web-site
Rules of the Road Teen Drivers KidsHealth web-site
Helping Your Teen with Homework KidsHealth web-site
Helping Your Teen to Learn to Drive KidsHealth web-site
Making Sure Your Teen's Job is Safe KidsHealth web-site
How to stop your child's shoplifting KidsHealth web-site
When your Teen is having a Baby KidsHealth web-site
What to do after High School KidsHealth web-site
Talking to Teens about STDs KidsHealth web-site
"Cutting" wrists/other areas in Teens KidsHealth web-site
Obese Teens and Dental Problems KidsHealth web-site
Communication in the 13-18 yo KidsHealth web-site
Medical Care in your 13-18 Year Old KidsHealth web-site
Daughter too concerned about looks KidsHealth web-site
Breast cancer a threat in teen yrs?? KidsHealth web-site
Teens exposed to On-line Porn KidsHealth web-site
Teen Growth and Development KidsHealth web-site
Birth Control - Parents read this KidsHealth web-site
Sexual Attraction & Orientation KidsHealth web-site
Overweight and Obesity KidsHealth web-site
Talking about Menstruation KidsHealth web-site
Menstrual Problems KidsHealth web-site
Vegetarianism KidsHealth web-site
Understanding Puberty KidsHealth web-site
Talking to Your Child about Puberty KidsHealth web-site
Assuring Teen Internet Safety KidsHealth web-site
Smoking and Asthma KidsHealth web-site
Body Dysmorphic Disorder KidsHealth web-site
Healthy Body Image KidsHealth web-site
Teens Breaking Rules - What to Do KidsHealth web-site
Adolescent Development Adam web-site
Teen Depression Adam web-site
Depression Signs in Teenagers Adam web-site
 
Local Support Groups:  
Catawba County Parenting Network Local Group
Council on Adolescents of Cat. C. Local Group
Boys and Girls Clubs Local Group


If you wish to become "Web Portal Enabled", CALL our Office Staff (for computer Internet browser access, or with our mobile phone App.)


Download this FREE "Healow" Mobile Smart Phone App (Apple or Android) for convenient access specifically to Unifour Pediatrics!

Helpful References/Links for "Sick/Problem/Well/Parenting" Care:
Always call if your child develops these symptoms - IMPORTANT
Pediatric Health Advisor excellent pediatric medical advice (indexed)
Pediatric Advisor - Spanish - (Spanish version of the above - McKesson).
Pediatric Advisor - Other Languages- (Other languages - McKesson).
Helpful Videos - (educational Pt Ed videos - from Boys Town Peds).
Childrens's Hospital Minnesota - excellent educational references
KidsHealth for Parents - excellent pediatric and parenting reference!
Kids Health for Parents - Spanish - excellent pediatric reference!
KidsHealth for Teens - (excellent Teen version of the above - McKesson).
KidsHealth for Teens - Spanish - (excellent Teen version - McKesson).
KidsHealth for Kids - (excellent "Kids" version of the above - McKesson).
KidsHealth for Kids - Spanish - (excellent "Kids" version - McKesson).
Medication/Drug Information Look-up - RxList.com  - (Info about  Meds).
Medication/Drug Information Look-up - Drugs.com  - (Info about  Meds).
Medication/Drug Info and Safety - Pharmacists - Info/Safety abouts Meds
Medication/Drug Information Mobile Apps  - (Android and iPhone).
HealthyChildren.org Pediatric Health Info  - excellent info (AAP, In English).
HealthyChildren.org Pediatric Health Info  - excellent info (AAP, In Spanish)
"Parents" Educational Advice- Trustworthy tips for parents - parenting.
DrGreen.com - Great Information for parents of many topics.
Growth and Development - Excellent for up through school-age..
Teen Growth and Body Concerns - Excellent for teens through college.


Newborns:
Newborn Care -  Excellent Newborn resources from KidsHealth.com.
Breastfeeding Information -  Excellent Breastfeeding advise from the AAP.
Great Index -  Excellent CS Mott Childrens Hosp.

Development/Growth:
Development and Growth - growth and development section of KidsHealth.
Zero to Three - excellent information on early childhood
Developmental milestones- age-specific developmental milestones listed.

Behavior/ADHD/Stress:
Behavior & Emotions- great, emotions and behavior section of KidsHealth.
Rainbows for Crisis - programs helping children through grief process.
All Kinds of Minds  - programs for children with learning/school problems.
Family Topics  - Talking to your parents.
Child/Adol Psychiatry  - am. acad. of child & adolescent psychiatry.
Child/Adol Psychiatry  - Coping with Mental Illesa Video.
CHADD - Children and Adults with ADHD web-site - lots of resources.
WonderWise Parents  - resources for child development and parenting.

Disabilities, Special Needs
Disabilities (AAP) - Living with a Chronic Illness or Disability.
Childrens Developmental Service Agency (CDSA) - for evaluations, etc.
IEPs - information on Individualized Education Plans (IEP's)


More Health Information:
Animated Body Guide  - pictorial anatomy guide/lessons, InnerBody.com.
CDC in Atlanta - Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta - excellent info.
CDC Diseases/Cond. - Centers for Disease Control -  info. on conditions
Nat. Libraries Medicine  - National Libraries of Medicine (searchable)
NIH Health Information  - National Institutes of Health Info (searchable)
MedlinePlus Health Info  - excellent - Medline Plus (US NLM and NIH)

Reading/Education:
Reach Out and Read!  - Making books part of healthy childhood
Home Schooling - National Home Education Research Institute - NHERI
Child Financial Training - Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy - children.
Financial Aid for College - SmartStudent Guide to Financial Aid (for college)
Picture Book Reviews  - List/Reviews of recommended books for children.
After-School Alliance- After-School programs for children ways to start.
Dolly Pardon Imagination Library - Books sent to home monthly to age 5.


Immunizations:
We DO NOT REQUIRE COVID-19 VACCINE (& not for most children anyhow),  although these are seasonally available for high risk, if desired - ask.
We do not require INFLUENA Vaccines, & only seasonally available. However, Influenza vaccine is recommended to prevent serious illness.

We DO recommend those proven vaccines around used for decades.
  CVMC Pediatric Unit winter occupancy BEFORE most vaccines was
    30-40 children & many were quite sick with sepsis, meningitis, etc.
    ... but NOW winter occupancy is usually only 0-3. - Vaccines work!
Vaccinate Your Baby- EXCELLENT reference about immunization info.
Vaccine public service video: Discussing the importance of vaccines
Vaccinate Your Baby - EXPERT INFO abt immunizations - MANY sources.
Vaccine Education Center - EXCELLENT- Children's Hosp of Philadelphia.
Autism's False Profits - Bad Science, Risky Medicine, Search/Cure - Great.
Autism not related to Vaccines: Article is excellent and informative. 
AAP Immunization Info- American Academy of Pediatrics immunization info.
Immunization Safety - Healthy Children of Peds immuniz. safety.
Vaccinate Your Family - Every Child by Two immuniz. safety - Rosalynn Carter.
AAFP Immunization Info - American Academy of Family Practice  imm. info.
AMA Immunization Info - American Medical Association  immunization info.
CDC Immunization Safety - Centers for Disease Control immunization info.
Immunization Omission/Delay Deaths - Case History of Deaths - no "shots".
Immunization Action Coalition  - Immunization Info for health professionals.
National Network for Immunization Information  - EXCELLENT Information.
Voices for Vaccines  - Dedicated and Reliable source of immunization info.
Vaccines & Immunizations - Centers for Disease Control & Prev (CDC).
National Association for Immunization Information - Excellent reference.
Do Vaccines Cause Autism? - Clearly sets the record straight about safety.


Travel Medicine:
CDC Travel Health- CD Travelers' Health - excellent information - to anywhere.
MD Travel Health - complete travel health information - to anywhere.

Breastfeeding:
Breastfeeding Information -  Excellent Breastfeeding advise from the AAP.
Breastfeeding Basics index to topics - from KidsHealth.com web site.
Drug Lookup Breastfeeding- Drug lookup for pregnancy and breastfeeding.
National Institutes of Health- drug lookup if breastfeeding.
AAP Breastfeeding Medication - Academy of Pediatrics Info on drugs.

Nutrition and Exercise:

Fitness and Nutrition- Nutrition & fitness information -Eng KidsHealth.
Fitness and Nutrition- Nutrition and fitness information - Spa KidsHealth.
Eat Smart More More - North Carolina "Eat Smart Move More" program.
Turn Off TV/Video - Center for Screen-time Awareness (TV/video/computer)
NIH Healthy Lifestyles - National Institutes of Health - Weight control info.

Drug/Smoking Prevention:
Drug Abuse Prevention - Strategies for prevention of drug abuse.
Drug Abuse Prevention - The science behind drug abuse - great for teens.


Safety/Prevention:
Safety Information - from KidsHealth.
Safety Information - from the Academy of Pediatrics.
Toy Recalls- Product Recalls - sponsored by US Government
Recalled Products- Product recalls - US Consumer Product Safety Commis.
Toy Safety - Federation of State PIRGs - finding and removing unsafe toys.
Internet Child Safety - National Center for Missing & Exploited Kids.
Video Game Rating - Entertainment Software Rations Board.
Missing Kids - main site -  National Center for Missing & Exploited Kids.

Child-Care, Camps, etc.
Mothers and More - organization dedicated to improving the lives of moms.
Twins, Triplets, etc.- supporting multiple birth families - at every step.
Child Care Resources- resource for finding high-quality child care.
American Academy of Pediatrics- don't lose your child.

Internet Safety, etc.
Internet Safety - KidsHealth- Internet safety information from KidsHealth.
Safe CyberSurfing - Kids- Kids' Rules for on-line safety.
Screentime Habits/Safety- healthy habits for TV, video games, and Internet.
Teen Internet Safety - safe Internet surfing tips for teens - from TeensHealth.
Online Safety for Teens- Kids Rules for on-line computer safety.
SafeKids - Internet- discussions, info, and video about Internet safety.


If you wish to become "Web Portal Enabled", CALL our Office Staff (for computer Internet browser access, or with our mobile phone App.)


Download this FREE "Healow" Mobile Smart Phone App (Apple or Android) for convenient access specifically to Unifour Pediatrics!





   
 
David Millsaps MD FAAP
Richard Rheinbolt
MD FAAP

Barbara Colosimo
MD FAAP

William Elliott
MD FAAP

Board Certif. Pediatricians:
Fellows of the American
   Academy of Pediatrics

and our Pediatric
   Nurse Practitioners


Sommer C. Clark, CPNP
Karen Leasure
CPNP
Camille Glidden CPNP

Holly Duncan Boles
, CPNP
Ashley Cooper, CPNP
Holly Harris CPNPKathryn Abely CPNP

Mission:

Unifour Pediatrics is a physician-owned primary care pediatric practice established to provide quality comprehensive healthcare services to infants, children, adolescents & college-age youth.