Flu Clinics Begin

Hooray!! We received a large shipment of flu vaccine yesterday and we can finally begin scheduling our fall flu shot clinics.  This seems to cause great anxiety for many patients every year and we apologize for not having more control over the timing of their delivery...

Flu shots

We are getting many phone calls about flu vaccine. Here’s the story: As of 2 years ago, the state took over the supply of most pediatric flu vaccine. Unfortunately, the state has experienced delays in sending out flu shots this year, so we have not received...

True Story

A professional colleague recently gave me permission to share this story: Her children were visiting their grandparents when one child developed a fever. The grandmother properly reached for the Junior Motrin bottle and, following the directions on the package, gave...

Slower Than Usual

We have made it through a long summer here at PMOW, and we want to thank everyone who may have waited longer than usual. Waiting at doctor’s offices is a perennial problem with many causes, but the recent addition of computerized medical records has slowed...

Privacy and Security

With all the upcoming changes at the office, several patients have asked about data security.  And with good reason.  It seems like every week we hear about some new data breech at Home Depot or Anthem.  We want you to know we take these concerns very seriously. And...