Navigating Melatonin Use in Pediatric Sleep Management: A Guide for Healthcare Providers

In the realm of pediatric sleep management, melatonin has emerged as a popular yet contentious tool. As healthcare providers dedicated to the well-being of our pediatric patients, it's essential to understand both the potential benefits and risks associated with melatonin use. In this blog, we'll explore the latest recommendations and guidelines, along with practical insights to educate parents on the use of melatonin in children.

By Ashley Greer PA-C on

February 23, 2024

Identifying Eating Disorders in Primary Care

Eating disorders are often misunderstood, sometimes overlooked, and tragically underestimated in their severity, especially in the healthcare setting. Contrary to common misconceptions, they are not phases or lifestyle choices but rather serious, biologically influenced illnesses. With an estimated 28 million Americans grappling with eating disorders, it's crucial to recognize that these conditions are far more prevalent than once believed.

By Ashley Greer PA-C on

February 23, 2024

The Fentanyl Crisis: What Clinicians Can Do

By Ashley Greer PA-C and Vicky Pittman PA-C

As clinicians, many of us have been touched personally as well as professionally by the opioid crisis and overdose deaths. According to the CDC, over 107,000 people in the U.S. died of drug overdoses from January 2021-January 2022, and 67% of those deaths involved synthetic opioids such as fentanyl. Fentanyl is especially terrifying because many people who overdose on it may have had no...

By Ashley Greer PA-C on

August 09, 2023