Osteoporosis is a condition that reduces bone strength and puts women at greater risk of breaking or fracturing a bone. In fact, more than one in four women over the age of 65 have the disease. Symptoms are virtually non-existent and a person may not be affected by it until they break a bone. The …

A mammography, also known as a mammogram, is the examination of the breast using x-rays. Mammography is considered the most effective tool for early breast tumor detection. Most medical experts agree that successful treatment of breast cancer often is linked to early diagnosis. Mammography plays a central part in early detection of breast cancers because …

A Pap smear or Pap test is a routine procedure used to screen women for cervical cancer. The whole examination is quite simple, as it only requires a swab of cells from the woman’s cervix for testing. The board-certified gynecologists at High Lakes Health Care provide Pap smears for cervical cancer prevention at our offices …

An important part of staying healthy is to have regular gynecological exams beginning at age 21, or within three years of becoming sexually active. Preventive care includes: Discussion of health topics based on your age and risk factors Exams and screening tests Immunizations The board-certified gynecologists at High Lakes Health Care provide well woman exams …

Influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are both extremely common conditions that pediatricians often treat during the cold winter months. Both of these illnesses can be treated easily, though if left untreated will likely result in severe complications. The board-certified pediatricians at High Lakes Health Care provide comprehensive testing and treatment for the flu and RSV …

As your child grows and develops, especially during the early stages of life, it is best for pediatricians to monitor their development through a series of regularly scheduled appointments. These are known as well-child visits. The board-certified pediatricians at High Lakes Health Care provide well child visits at our office in Bend. Learn about the …

Children develop incredibly quickly. With all of this rapid growth, and the standard amount of chaos that comes along with raising a child, it can be easy to miss new health problems. This is what makes regular screenings and check ups so important. The board-certified pediatricians at High Lakes Health Care provide vision and hearing …

Pediatric Dosage Charts Children’s Tylenol (Acetaminophen) Dosage NOTE: New Concentration for Infants. In accordance with FDA recommendations, acetaminophen manufacturers have changed the concentration of infant acetaminophen from 80mg/0.8ml to 160mg/5ml. Be aware that there may be both the old and new concentrations of infant’s acetaminophen products available in stores and in medicine cabinets. The pediatric …

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, more commonly known as ADHD, is a brain disorder that can affect children differently. If left untreated, this issue can cause a child to be restless, misbehave and prevent him or her from learning in school. The board-certified pediatricians and behavioral health professionals at High Lakes Health Care provide comprehensive testing …

There are a number of vaccinations that the Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends for newborns and young children. All of these immunizations are administered by your primary care provider at High Lakes Health Care in order to protect the child from preventable illnesses like polio, measles, and more. Stay proactive and aware of which vaccinations …