This is an open letter to the cashiers at Market 32 who made disparaging and nasty comments about my crying 8-month-old not realizing that I was standing right in front of them.

A post about the realities of how the current healthcare system is set up to “treat” a child’s mental issue, such as depression or anxiety.

Tick prevention and management is something we should all be aware of for this spring and summer season. Don’t panic, just know that we are all dealing with it and we can manage it!

My birth trauma was the start of a journey I never expected, both personally and professionally. While difficult to discuss, it provides a better understanding as to why I created McMullen Health Care in the first place.

Depression symptoms do not always mean depression. It is important that when a child comes into the office with this concern, that your provider does a deep dive into their history and a complete evaluation to rule out other underlying conditions.

Telehealth has become a part of health care today, but it is still not as widely accepted when it comes to pediatric mental health. There are many benefits to how this can help ease the burden for both families and our health care system.