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Little Spurs Pediatric Urgent Care
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Little Spurs Pediatric Urgent Care
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Understanding Insurance Terms: Co-Pays, Deductibles and Facility Fees
At Little Spurs we accept many kinds of insurances including Medicaid Superior, TRICARE, and BCBS. A full list can be found here: https://www.littlespurspedi.com/insurance.php With health insurance becoming more expensive, many policies now have higher co-pays and deductibles in order to maintain the same premium. So what is a co-pay? The co-pay is the payment set by... -
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Where to take your child: ER or Pediatric Urgent Care?
Imagine your child is ill or has just sustained an injury. How do you know whether you should go to the Emergency Room or a Pediatric Urgent Care? ERs are very busy and many times are overwhelmed with patients who could easily be managed in a Pediatric Urgent Care setting. More seriously injured children are cared... -
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In Memory: Katrina Lockwood
Katrina Lockwood joined the Little Spurs family in September of 2010. We were her first job as a nurse practitioner after being an pediatric intensive care unit nurse for many years. During her time with us, she was well liked by staff and patients, and influenced all of our lives. She was committed to the... -
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Squashing a Stomach Bug
What is Gastroenteritis? Gastroenteritis, commonly known as “a stomach bug,” or “stomach flu,” is an inflammation or infection of the intestines. It typically causes vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain and dehydration. In most cases, the infection clears within a few days, but sometimes it takes longer. The primary risk is dehydration. What causes it? Gastroenteritis can... -
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Finding Medical Care on Medicaid
If your child has Medicaid and is in need of a doctor, you should always try calling your child’s primary care provider for an appointment. But if their doctor is unavailable, where should you go? Clearly if your child is very sick or seriously injured you should go to a pediatric hospital. But going to... -
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Ear Infections in Kids
What Causes An Ear Infection? Ear infections can occur when fluid becomes trapped in the middle ear and then becomes infected by bacteria or a virus. The middle ear is an air-filled space behind the eardrum. This is most likely to happen when the Eustachian tube becomes blocked. This is a narrow passageway that connects the... -
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Baby Safety Month
Tomorrow is the beginning of Baby Safety Month! Keep an eye on our Facebook and Twitter this week for Hazards in the Home to be wary of! Posted by Little Spurs Pediatric Urgent Care on Monday, August 31, 2015 -
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Like Our Schertz Clinic’s Facebook Page!
Our last clinic’s Facebook page is finally up! Located in Schertz, our clinic is right off of IH 35 and has a beautiful underwater theme. Like us on Facebook today and come see us! -
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Enter to Win a $5 Starbucks Gift Card
Update: This is the last week of the contest! Hey Everybody! At the Back to School Expo last weekend, our awesome MA, Redd, posed with lots of different characters they had at the event. Sooo….the first 5 people to name all of them, each win a $5 Starbucks Gift Card! TO PARTICIPATE: Go to our... -
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Back 2 School Expo Fun
Our staff had a wonderful time at the Back 2 School Expo on Saturday, August 1st! Check out some of our pictures from the event. We are already gearing up for next years expo, and are excited to have Holly from the Twisted Sisters also come to the Back to School Bash, this Saturday from 10... -
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Is Picky Eating Hiding a Larger Problem?
In the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) September 2015 issue, a new article, titled “Psychological and Psychosocial Impairments in Preschoolers With Selective Eating” tackled the complex issue of selective or “picky” eating and whether or not it could be associated with problems such as anxiety, ADHD, and depression. The online issue became available August 3,...