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HEALTHY LIFESTYLES
Guidelines to a healthy life

HEALTHY INFANTS

OFFICE VISITS
Office visits are recommended at 2 weeks, 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 9 months, 12 months, and at 15-18 months

HEALTH CARE SCREENING

Screening for congenital hypothyroidism, hemoglobinopathies, and phenylketonuria (PKU) (blood tets)	Prior to hospital discharge, but no later than 6 days
Height / Weight	Periodically
Lead level	Once btween age 9 months and 2 years
Hemoglobin and hematocrit (blood count)	Once btween age 9 months and 2 years
Head circumference	Periodically through 18 months

PREVENTION ISSUES
Your physician's office is a good source for information about the lifestyle and general health issues:


	HAZARD CLINIC NEWS
	Dr. Wicker elected into ACP fellowship
	Dr. Mitchell Wicker Jr. has been elected a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (ACP), the society of internist. The distinction recognizes achievements in internal medicine, the specialty of adult medical care. Dr. Wicker was elected on the recommendation of peers, and the review of ACP's credentials subcommittee.

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