A Provider’s Perspective

Articles and videos by our DMG providers to help you manage the health of you and your family.

Pediatric Epilepsy

What is Pediatric Epilepsy?

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, pediatric epilepsy affects about 470,000 children and is the most common childhood brain disorder in the United States. Children with epilepsy have unprovoked seizures caused by a sudden change in electrical activity in the brain.
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How to Protect Your Family from a Measles Outbreak

As of March 6, 2025, the United States has had three measles outbreaks and a total of 222 cases across 12 states- a significant increase when compared to 2024.
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What is Chronic Kidney Disease?

According to the National Kidney Foundation, 37 million adults in the United States are living with CKD - and approximately 90% do not even know they have it. When kidneys become damaged and are unable to do their jobs optimally over a period of time, it is called chronic kidney disease (CKD).
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What is a Physician Assistant?

Did you know that October 6-12, 2023 is National Physician Assistant Week? To all physician assistants within District Medical Group and across the nation, “Happy Physician Assistant Week! We appreciate you.”
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How to Reduce Your Risk of a Heart Attack

Andree Jones, DO, primary care sports medicine physician, shares risk factors for a heart attack and how to reduce your risk of heart disease.
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Parte 2: Terapia de salud/Behavioral Health Therapy

Gracias por acompañarnos estamos aquí en DMG estamos en el Departamento de Salud Mental y comportamiento y quiero saber qué es lo que tienes ahí platícame Qué significa eso Este es un corazón se es una actividad que hago con mis pacientes

Terapia de salud/Behavioral Health Therapy

Muy buenas tardes gente la Tricolor aquí me encuentro con arlín en dmg Sears y nos va a estar platicando de su rol aquí tan importante para los niños nombre serlín yo trabajo aquí desde el 2019 mi error es que integrar el cuidado...
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What is Spina Bifida?

Spina bifida is a birth defect in which an area of the spinal column does not form properly, leaving a section of the spinal cord and spinal nerves exposed through an opening in the back.
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¿Qué es un trabajador social y cómo apoya a los pacientes y familias de DMG CRS?

Hola qué tal Muy buenos días Nos encontramos otra vez en dmg aquí me encuentro con Gabriela Gabriela Muchísimas gracias por tomarte un tiempo de tu vida tan ocupada aquí y vamos a empezar Qué es una trabajadora social una trabajadora es más una persona para poder ayudar a esas familias agarrar los recursos…
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Healthy Nutrition Habits for Your Child

DMG Children's Rehabilitative Services (DMG CRS) registered dietitian, Dominica Dieffenbach, RDN, shares why starting your child off with healthy nutritional habits is critical to their future health.
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Reducing Your Risk of Cervical Cancer

The early stages of cervical cancer don’t have any symptoms, and that’s why it’s so important to get your well-woman exam annually. If you are aged 21-30, pap smears are recommended every three years
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Living with Spina Bifida

As a child with spina bifida grows, complications associated with the disease may surface and potentially deteriorate some of their physical and mental functional abilities. The goal of treatment is to monitor for these issues and try to prevent them.
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Tips for Getting Children with Special Needs Vaccinated

Whether it’s childhood immunizations or vaccinations for the flu or COVID-19, getting a vaccine is an anxiety-causing process for many children.  If your child has special needs or a complex medical condition, getting vaccinations can be more stressful for both you and your child. 
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The Importance and Safety of Childhood Vaccinations

As a parent or guardian, it’s our responsibility to provide safe care for our children and asking questions and getting the facts from credible sources are part of that responsibility.
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Discover DMG Children’s Rehabilitative Services

More than 25 medical specialties in one location. DMG Children’s was specifically designed to make it easy for pediatric patients- regardless of mobility or condition- to receive care.
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Benefits of Breastfeeding for You and Your Baby

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends “exclusive breastfeeding for about six months, followed by continued breastfeeding as complementary foods are introduced, with continuation of breastfeeding for one year or longer as mutually desired by mother and infant.”