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Big News!

We are excited to announce that our current
After Hours Pediatric Urgent Care Clinic will be moving August 2009. 

Please look for us:
After Hours Pediatric Urgent Care Clinic
2027 61st St., Galveston
For more information, call (409) 744-KIDS (5437)

Have you had the chance to meet…

Dr. Nat

Dr. Natavut Punyasavatsut (aka Dr. Nat)
Assistant Professor
Board Certified Pediatric Endocrinologist

Dr. Nat joined the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology at UTMB Children's Health in July 2007. Some of the services provided by this team include:

  • Children with diabetes mellitus 

  • Growth hormone therapy for short children or children with poor growth 

  • Children with high cholesterol 

  • Children with bone disorders, for example, frequent fractures

  • Children with early or delayed puberty

  • Other hormone problems, like low or high levels of thyroid hormones

For more information about Dr. Nat,
please contact his academic office at 
(409) 772-6750. To schedule an appointment, please call (409) 772-3695.

 

Dr. Mize

Dr. William Mize
Associate Professor
Board Certified in Child Development
and Behavior

Dr. Mize joined UTMB Children’s Health in February 2008 and specializes in child development and behavior in the Division of Adolescent and Behavioral Health. He offers many specialized services including:

  • ADHD Complex

  • Behavior problems of uncertain cause

  • Autistic Spectrum Disorder

  • Developmental Delays and Learning Disorders

  • Parenting advice

  • Psychosomatic problems

  • Neurotherapy

For more information about Dr. Mize,
please contact his academic office at
(409) 772-2355. To schedule an appointment, please call (409) 772-3695.

Sun Safety

Know the UV Index and its effects:

“The ozone layer shields the Earth from harmful UV radiation. Ozone depletion, as well as seasonal and weather variations, cause different amounts of UV radiation to reach the Earth at any given time. Developed by the National Weather Service (NWS) and EPA, the UV Index predicts the next day's ultraviolet radiation levels on a 1-11+ scale, helping people determine appropriate sun-protective behaviors. EPA will issue a UV Alert when the level of solar UV radiation is predicted to be unusually high, and consequently the risk of overexposure is greater.”

If in doubt, follow the AWARE Guidelines for sun protection

A

Avoid unprotected exposure during the peak UV hours between 10 AM and 4 PM.

W

Wear sun protective clothing including a shirt, a hat with a 3-inch brim and sunglasses. If possible, stay out of direct sunlight.

A

Apply broad spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher to all unprotected skin 20 minutes before going outdoors and reapply every 2 hours while in the sun.

R

Routinely check for and report suspicious changes to a physician.

E

Express the need for sun protection to your family and community.

Volume No.1, Issue No. 2

July 16, 2009

 

 

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