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Dr. Jantz is available to speak to groups
on a variety of topics. Click on one of the following categories to
see a list of suggested topics.
To arrange for a speaker, or if you don't
see the topic you are interested in, contact Cottonwood Pediatrics at
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Topics of interest to Parents, Teachers, Daycare workers and care givers
Topics of interest to Healthcare Professionals and parents of children with
specialized health issues
Age-specific topics |
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These topics can be presented in
a variety of formats, including lecture-style and discussion. Several
topics from the lists can be combined in one presentation, followed
by a question and answer period. The doctors will be happy to work
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Parents, Teachers,
Daycare workers and care givers may be interested in the following topics: |
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ADD/ADHD -
Medications, behaviors and options |
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| Age
appropriate discipline issues - options and
child development connections |
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| Asthma -
Total Overview - Pathos of Asthma. What is
it and what happens to the lungs? |
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| Asthma
Medications and Use - What medications are used to treat asthma?
What are preventive and fast-acting medications? Using a spacer or
open mouth technique. Dry powder vs MDI vs nebulizer machine. |
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| Drug and
Alcohol Abuse - Warning signs, intervention and treatment options. |
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| Eating
disorders - Spotting them and treating them, and how to protect your
child. |
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| Peak
Flows/Diaries - What is a peak flow meter, how is it used and what do
the numbers mean? How to monitor the numbers and when to call the
doctor. |
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| GERD or
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease - What is GERD? Testing - PH
probe, Barium swallow, upper GI. Treatment medications vs surgery vs
change in feedings. |
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| Lactation -
Breastfeeding problems, i.e. Mastitis, yeast infection, sore nipples.
Proper position. Baby getting enough. Production problems. |
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Health Care
Professionals and parents of children with specialized issues may be
interested in the following topics: |
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Adolescent
Gynecology - Irregular/regular cycling. Adolescent menses.
Birth Control. |
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Cystic Fibrosis -
Over view - What is Cystic Fibrosis? Current treatment.
Pathos of Cystic Fibrosis. Testing for Cystic Fibrosis. |
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| Cystic
Fibrosis: Current Research on Urinary Incontinence in Teen Girls -
Overview on research on teen girls with CF. Why do they have more
urinary incontinence? |
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| Family presence
- Why healthcare providers should allow family in room when patient is
having invasive procedure or during a code. |
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| Pulmonary
Function Tests - How to interpret a Pulmonary Function Test.
What do the numbers mean? Which test to do on what child and when. |
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| Sedation in
Children: Current Research - Overview of which medications to use to
sedate children. Do you have to change medicine doses for girls vs
boys? |
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| Sleep Medicine
- Snoring, tired during the day. . .this could be sleep apnea.
Treatment and testing for sleep apnea. |
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| Spirometry for
Health Care - How to use a spiro machine. What are the benefits
of getting Pulmonary Function Tests on your asthma patients? |
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| Synagis -
What is Synagis? Who can get Synagis? How to give it. |
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Age-Specific Topic Areas |
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Tots |
'Tweens |
Teens |
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Potty time - How to potty train.
Is he/she ready? What works?
Immunize or not - What are the
risks? What are the benefits? What are the state school requirements?
Daycare - What to look for. How
to find it. How to choose a babysitter and what questions to ask.
How to handle your child's fears -
Is the closet monster or the boogey man keeping your child awake at night?
How to be too smart for strangers. Bugs and bunnies.
Understanding your 1-2 year old -
Language development. Determining if there is a problem. How to improve your
child's speech.
Discipline - To spank or not to
spank. Time outs. Getting your child to mind without losing yours.
Temper tantrums - How to handle
them. What do I do in public? Analyzing the causes and making changes.
The well-balanced diet - Exposing
your child to healthy eating. How to plan menus for your child. What to
avoid and how to teach your child to make good choices.
Formula vs breastfeeding - What
are the advantages of each? What is best for baby? How to balance with a
busy life.
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Tube time - How much is too much?
Television's effects on children. Limits on screentime--computer, television
and video games.
Keeping your gifted child challenged
- in school and out.
ADHD & ADD - How to work on
behaviors with or without medication. What is available and how is it used?
How to drug proof your child - At
what age do you start talking about it? What to say? What works? Warning
signs to look for. How to intevene.
How to talk to your child about sex -
What age do you have "the talk?" Birth control, sexually transmitted
diseases. Teacher your child your moral stance.
Teaching tolerance - How to talk
to your child about disabilities and how to treat other people who may not
have the same advantages they do themselves. What is racism, what it does
and how to avoid it.
Puberty - What to expect from
hormones. Helping your child cope with the changes in their bodies and
lives.
Discipline - When does it become
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Keeping your teen talking - How
to keep communication lines open with your teen.
Curfew - Why or why not? Helping
your child understand why you set a curfew. The city curfew law.
Keeping your teen safe on dates -
How to talk to your teen about limits, how to make good choices, what your
age limits are. How to keep her safe from date rape? Drinking & driving.
Acceptable activities.
Eating disorders - What are they?
What to look for. What is a parent to do? What kind of help is available?
Teens & Drinking - Alcohol is a
big problem as teens move into high school. What to look for. How to
intervene.
Extra-curricular activities - How
much is too much? What are the advantages and disadvantages? Helping your
child experiment to find a few that really interest them. Just say no. |
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