Have you ever noticed someone with tiny red or blue veins on their face, nose, or legs?  These are called spider veins, or telangiectasia, and they are very common in both men and women.   At Saltzer Vein clinic, we have several different modalities available to eliminate these veins.  With our specialized laser we are able to make these veins disappear.  Also, we have the capability of performing sclerotherapy.  Sclerotherapy entails injecting an FDA approved chemical into the vein.  The chemical irritates the vein walls to where they stick together and close.   With either of these methods, or a combination of both, the results are remarkable.  Several sessions may be required however, in order to obtain the most perfect outcome.  Of course, the best way to help prevent further spider veins is to wear medical grade compression stockings .  If you are worried about your spider veins and want to do something about them, give us a call at 489-VEIN.  Visit our website at www.saltzervein.com for more information. 

YOU CAN DO THIS!
Classes begin Monday, February 15, 2010 @ 6:00 PM
Mondays and Thursdays for three weeks

Space is limited.

To Sign up Call: Carl at 463-3290

Sponsored by: Southwest District Health Department

Long Time Saltzer Physician, Gary Botimer, MD, Named Chair of Orthopedics Department at Loma Linda Medical University, Loma Linda, California

After 24 years serving the Canyon County community at Saltzer Medical Group, Dr. Gary Botimer is taking time to serve the medical school that gave him the start to his career. Several months ago Dr. Botimer was approached by the school to return to his Alma Mater and head the joint replacement department. Soon after accepting the position he was offered the honor of chairing the entire orthopedic department.

Dr. Botimer specializes in total joint replacements and is well known for his international research and development activities. Dr. Botimer was the first surgeon in the U.S. to perform surgery utilizing the Galileo Computer Assisted technology which was designed to assist physicians to create perfect alignment during knee replacement surgeries.

Regarding this choice, Dr. Botimer commented. “I feel strongly regarding the mission of Loma Linda to train physicians in a Christian environment, and after much prayer and deliberation, my wife and I have accepted the position. Although I am finding it very difficult to leave 24 years of friends, patients and colleagues, I feel this is what the Lord has asked me to do at this time, and hope you will understand.”

Dr. Botimer does plan to return to Nampa in a few years after completing his teaching commitment.

Please watch this video of Dr. Botimer recently completed by the Idaho Press Tribune. Botimer Video

Use the Flu Self-Assessment, based on material from Emory University, to:

• Learn whether you have the symptoms of H1N1 flu (swine flu)
• Help you decide what to do next

Click here to be directed to the assessment site.

October 12, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Saltzer Medical Group will be holding a one day Adult Seasonal Flu Vaccine clinic on Tuesday, October 13, 2009. The clinic will begin at 8:30 AM, and will continue until vaccine supplies are depleted. The clinic will take place at Saltzer Medical Groups main clinic at 215 E. Hawaii Ave, Nampa.

Saltzer originally planned for 10 days of flu shot clinics, at three locations, but a call to a supplier earlier today determined that the national shortage of seasonal flu vaccine will impact those plans.

“We found out just a few hours ago that our suppliers were unable to provide sufficient vaccines to cover our seasonal flu shot clinics. We are disappointed by this news and are concerned about the impact it will have on our patients and staff. We are hoping to receive another shipment early winter, and may plan another flu shot clinic at that time.” Stated Pat Herman, LPN, Immunization Coordinator

We apologize for any inconvenience that this national shortage may cause.

¿Cómo sé si mi hijo(a) tiene la gripe?
Puede tener gripe si presenta algunos de estos síntomas o todos:
• fiebre*
• tos
• dolor de garganta
• secreción o congestión nasal
• dolores corporales
• dolor de cabeza
• escalofríos
• fatiga
• en ocasiones diarrea y vómitos

*Es importante destacar que no todas las personas con gripe tienen fiebre.
¿Cuáles son las señales de advertencia de emergencias en los -niños?
• Respiración acelerada o problemas para respirar
• Coloración azulada de la piel (cianosis)
• No ingerir suficientes líquidos
• Dificultad para despertarse o falta de interacción
• Estado de irritación tal que el niño no quiere que lo sostengan
• Síntomas similares a los de la gripe que mejoran pero luego reaparecen con fiebre y agravamiento de la tos
• Fiebre con erupción
*Cualquier persona que experimente estos síntomas debe de buscar ayuda médica inmediatamente.
¿Necesita mi hijo(a) ir a una sala de emergencia si él/ella está un poquito enfermo(a)?
• No. La sala de emergencias debe ser utilizada por las personas que están muy enfermas. No debe de ir a una sala de emergencias si está levemente enfermo. Si presenta las señales de advertencia de emergencias de la gripe, debe ir a una sala de emergencias. Si presenta síntomas de gripe y si está en alto riesgo de padecer complicaciones a causa de la gripe, o un defecto congénito en el corazón, o algún desorden neurológico, o deficiencia inmunológica, si está preocupado por su enfermedad, llame a su proveedor de asistencia médica para que lo aconseje. Si usted va a la sala de emergencias y no tiene gripe, podría contagiárse de las personas que sí la tienen.

¿Cuánto tiempo debe permanecer mi hijo(a) en casa si esta enfermo?
• Los CDC recomiendan que permanezca en su casa durante al menos 24 horas después de que la fiebre haya desaparecido, excepto para buscar atención médica o para otras necesidades que nadie puede hacer por usted. (La fiebre de su niño(a) debe desaparecer sin haber utilizado medicamentos antifebriles, como Tylenol®) . Debe permanecer en su casa y no asistir al trabajo, la escuela, viajar, ir de compras, a eventos sociales o a reuniones públicas.
¿Qué debo hacer mientras mi hijo(a) esta enfermo?
• Mantenga distancia de los demás tanto como sea posible para evitar contagiar a otras personas. Si debe salir de su casa, por ejemplo para buscar atención médica, que su hijo(a) use una mascarilla, si tiene una, o cubrirse la boca con un pañuelo desechable al toser o estornudar. Y lávese las manos frecuentemente para evitar contagiar la gripe a otras personas. Los CDC tienen información sobre “Cuidar a un enfermo en su casa” en su sitio Web en http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/guidance_homecare.htm

Esta información se tomó de la página Web de CDC. Para más información vaya a http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/sick.htm

How do I know if my child has the flu?
Your child may have the flu if they have some or all of these symptoms:
• fever *
• cough
• sore throat
• runny or stuffy nose
• body aches
• headache
• chills
• fatigue
• sometimes diarrhea and vomiting
*It’s important to note that not everyone with flu will have a fever.

What are the emergency warning signs in children?
• Fast breathing or trouble breathing
• Bluish skin color
• Not drinking enough fluids
• Not waking up or not interacting
• Being so irritable that the child does not want to be held
• Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough
• Fever with a rash

Anyone experiencing these symptoms should seek immediate medical care.

Does my child need to go the emergency room if he/she is only a little sick?
No. The emergency room should be used for people who are very sick. You should not go to the emergency room if your child is only mildly ill. If your child has the emergency warning signs of flu sickness, you should go to the emergency room. If your child gets sick with flu symptoms and they are at high risk of flu complications due to conditions such as a congenital heart defect, or a neurological or immunosuppressive disorder, or if you are concerned about your child’s illness, call your health care provider for advice. If you go to the emergency room and you are not sick with the flu, you may catch it from people who do have it.

How long should I keep my child home if they are sick?
CDC recommends that anyone with flu symptoms stay home for at least 24 hours after their fever is gone, except to get medical care or for other things you have to do and no one else can do for you. (Your child’s fever should be gone without the use of a fever-reducing medicine, such as Tylenol®.) Your child should stay home from work, school, travel, shopping, social events, and public gatherings.
What should I do while my child is sick?
Keep them away from others as much as possible to keep from making others sick. If you must leave home, for example to get medical care, have your child wear a facemask, or have them cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue. Have them wash their hands often to keep from spreading flu to others. CDC has information on “Taking Care of a Sick Person in Your Home” on its website at http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/guidance_homecare.htm

This information was taken from the CDC website. For more information go to http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/sick.htm

vaccines-for-children

Idaho Public Televison’s Marcia Franklin invited Tom Patterson, MD to discuss the Vaccines for Children program on Dialogue. The show aired on September 3, 2009.

Greta Leonard RN, CDT

Are you at risk for Osteoporosis?

To help prevent osteoporosis or live with it safely, you need to know what factors put you at risk. Do you have any of the following?

• Your gender. Women are more likely to develop osteoporosis than men.

• Do you have a thin, small-boned skeleton

• Your age. The longer you live, the greater the likelihood of developing osteoporosis.

• Heredity. Do you have any older relatives who have broken a bone?
Or have you broken a bone as an adult?

• Race and Ethnicity. Osteoporosis affects all races and ethnicities, but Asian, Caucasian, and Hispanic people are at higher risk.

• For women who have gone through menopause, you are at a higher risk.

• Lifestyle choices can also put you at risk. Do you smoke? Do you drink excessive amounts of alcohol? Does your diet contain too much caffeine? Are you physically active? Are you getting enough calcium and vitamin D in your diet and supplements?

Talk with your healthcare provider about your risk factors. Your healthcare provider will help you to make the best choices in protecting your bones.

More information to follow…

Greta is the coordinator for the Idaho Osteoporosis Center, affiliated with Saltzer Medical Group.
Located at Mercy North Health Center, 4400 E Flamingo Ave, Nampa, ID 83687
Hours Mon-Fri 8:30-4:00