Hello Draper parents! How many times have you discovered a bumpy rash or discolored skin on your child and then consulted online sites to discover what it may be? Maybe your toddler has loose stools every time he eats wheat and after scouring all the web articles about bowel movements you decide he has a gluten intolerance. Or maybe your Utah teen has been experiencing headaches so you consult the latest health app on your smart phone.
My name is Melanie Green and I am a local support meetings representative based in Draper. One of my passions is advocating for children’s health in Draper, Utah.
I am concerned about the number of Draper parents diagnosing their children’s health using technology instead of consulting their Utah pediatrician. I realize it is very convenient to consult online sources when figuring out what may be ailing your child, but you should always check with your physician as well.
Salt Lake City parents can’t always be sure that the information gleaned from the web or a health app is reputable. Some online advice might even be dangerous and harm your child. I realize if you are reading my Draper children’s health blog you are doing it online. Don’t get me wrong, there is helpful, user-friendly information regarding your Draper children’s health, but please let your Salt Lake City doctor do the diagnosing and prescribing.
Thanks for stopping by! For more information about children’s health or community contact me today at (801) 272-5355.
supporting parent Melanie Green
Draper, Utah 84043
(801) 272-5355
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