Entries by Dr. Kincaid
BEAMS Counseling Program
MD Pediatrics is pleased to announce our new Behavior, Emotional, and Mental Support program (BEAMS)! Our practice is partnering with Flower Mound Counseling to offer counseling appointments in both the Coppell and Flower Mound locations. The new BEAMS Program builds on an initial assessment to offer recommendations and guidance on what would benefit your child and family. • Parent/Child Counseling, ages 4 and up • Group Counseling for Behavioral Difficulties, ages 8-12 & 13-17 • ADHD Strategic Therapy Sessions, including parent coaching To find out if a BEAMS assessment would be right for your child, ask your provider during a scheduled appointment. You can also call our office at 972-420-1475 […]
Well Checks Are for Older Kids, Too
When a baby is a brand new bundle of joy, parents never hesitate to visit the doctor. Whether it be for a slight cough or for one of numerous well exams, you understand that it’s important that your child receives the best medical attention to get a great start in life. But something happens as kids get older. You become more comfortable in our role as parents, your kids seem happy and healthy, and you may slip into the habit of skipping annual well checks. Not so fast. The problem with older kids forgoing well exams is that they miss important and sometimes […]
The Flu Vaccine: Your Family’s Best Protection
I often have parents tell me that they vaccinate against the flu because they don’t want sniffles, fevers, and body slowing down their family. This is certainly a valid reason for receiving the flu shot, but it’s important to remember that the flu can be much more than an uncomfortable inconvenience; each year thousands of lives are lost to flu-related illnesses. The best form of protection, which has proven itself effective year after year, is the flu vaccine. During the 2014-2015 flu season, the flu shot prevented an estimated 1.9 million flu-related illnesses and 67,000 flu-related hospitalizations (CDC). Flu can also […]
The Importance of Vaccines: Video
It’s okay to have questions about vaccines, and we’re here to give you answers. Dr. Vani explains what vaccines are, how they work, and why we support vaccination for children at MD Pediatrics. Transcript: Vaccines: Why are they important? Dr. Vani: Hello, I’m Dr. Vani Venkatachalam, one of the community pediatricians at MD Pediatric Associates. Today I’m going to talk on a widely discussed topic in pediatrics: immunizations. What are vaccines? Dr. Vani: First of all, what are vaccines? Infection-causing bacteria are weakened significantly and reintroduced into the body where they cannot cause infection, but do stimulate the body’s immune system […]
Well Exams: Video
Parents sometimes ask us why new babies require so many well exams, and Dr. Kincaid is here to explain why well checks are vital to monitoring your child’s health and development. Transcript: Well Exams: Why are they important? Dr. Kincaid: Congratulations on becoming a parent. One of the most exciting and challenging things about becoming a parent is that just about the time that you think you’ve got everything figured out, and you know what to expect, and you know what your role is as a parent, your child moves to the next developmental stage and all of the rules change. One […]
