A Health Guide for your child developed by Greta S. McFarland, M.D., FAAP Ashley Clinic, LLC Box 946 Chanute, Ks.  66720 620-431-2500

 Health is a Journey for you and your child – an exciting journey to…..

 who knows?!!!!

The possibilities are endless!

   What goals do you have for your family? 

   What do you want for your child now and as he or she grows?

   Now is the time to think about it; now is the time to plan!

So, is Parenting “Mission Impossible”? 

Absolutely NOT!!  Because you love your child!  So, this mission, as you choose to accept it, might include the following:

Job Description for your Infant: To be adorable and to grow.

Job Description for your Child: To become an independent and a contributing member to society, with the ability to develop strong, stable relationships.                    

Job Description for you, the Parent: To provide what your child needs to grow into an independent and contributing member of society.  This probably will include the basics of food, clothing and shelter, but also consistency of daily activities, and a loving way of treating the child, verbally, physically and emotionally.  And of course, all those medical issues that crop up from time to time.

But, what is most important, is what

YOU want for your family and your child. 

YOU will choose the MISSION!

As your doctor, I am excited to watch you, your child, and your family blossom.  I will try to help along the way when needed.  To this end, I offer the Health is a Journey series of Health Supervision services. 

These are offered at the following intervals:       

Newborn       9 Months       3 Years       8 Years       13 Years      18 Years 

2 Weeks        12 Months     4 Years       9 Years       14 Years      19 Years

2 Months       15 Months     5 Years      10 Years      15 Years      20 Years

4 Months       18 Months     6 Years      11 Years      16 Years 

6 Months        2 Years         7 Years      12 Years      17 Years

Each visit will include a physical examination, immunizations and/or lab work if indicated, and opportunities to discuss childhood topics ranging from eating and sleeping to two year old and teenager temper tantrums!  Written material is available, as well.

 If you would like to know more, so as to prepare, you may go to our web site at   www.ashleyclinic.com, and look under Pediatric Pearls.

Health is a Journey!  See you along the way!!

Greta McFarland, M.D., F.A.A.P.