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This is Nevada Influenza Vaccination Week!

Posted on December 9, 2015 by drlesliegreenberg

Why should you get the flu vaccine?  There are scores of people yearly who are ill due to the flu AND there are thousands (or sometimes TENS of thousands) of people who die each year from influenza. Do I get … Continue reading →

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I’m back! Well. . . I am back to blogging. . .

Posted on October 5, 2015 by drlesliegreenberg

After a 2 month hiatus,  of  moving across the country and settling my family of 5 into our new community, I have returned to doctoring and blogging. I have recently joined the teaching faculty at the University of Nevada School … Continue reading →

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What do some doctors do on their day off?

Posted on May 1, 2015 by drlesliegreenberg

What do some doctors do on their day off?…teach 6th graders about the heart!    Man, do I LOVE my profession.

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I’m moving west…. Way west!

Posted on April 22, 2015 by drlesliegreenberg

 Dear patients, After caring for (and doctoring) Wichitans for nearly 20 years, my family is moving to our hometown–Reno, Nevada. I will be practicing at Andover Family Medicine until July 21, 2015. Please call my office to schedule a visit before … Continue reading →

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I am now a “Fellow”!

Posted on April 17, 2015 by drlesliegreenberg

I have been recognized by the American Academy of Family Physicians for my years of community activism and scholarly activity.  Thanks, AAFP! Signed, Leslie Greenberg MD FAAFP (Woo hoo!)

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How to care for a wound (part 1 of 2)

Posted on April 6, 2015 by drlesliegreenberg

What is the best solution to use to clean a wound? Antiseptics are commonly used to irrigation contaminated wounds. However, tap water (from the faucet) and sterile saline worked equally well to irrigate (clean out) uncomplicated skin wounds. Warm water … Continue reading →

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Free (!) Skin Cancer Screening for Wichitans

Posted on March 31, 2015 by drlesliegreenberg

27th Annual Free Skin Cancer Screening Clinic Where:  KU School of Medicine- Wichita at 1010 N. Kansas.  East Entrance When:  Saturday, May 2, 2015  8 am to noon For more information: 316 777 6104 “Physicians will provide brief examinations of … Continue reading →

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Initial management of high blood pressure

Posted on March 30, 2015 by drlesliegreenberg

First off, you need to know YOUR blood pressure.  Get this done at any pharmacy or grocery store.  There are two blood pressure numbers.  Your blood pressure should be UNDER 135/ UNDER 85 (s Why is this so important? Hypertension is the MOST common chronic … Continue reading →

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Treatment of reflux in children…

Posted on March 23, 2015 by drlesliegreenberg

When stomach acid comes up the esophagus, this can cause symptoms of reflux. Common symptoms in infants are feeding refusal, recurrent vomiting, poor weight gain, sleep disturbance, respiratory problems (like coughing and wheezing), and irritability. Symptoms in older children include … Continue reading →

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Why do diabetics need annual eye exams?

Posted on March 16, 2015 by drlesliegreenberg

Because there are eye complications that diabetics are especially at risk for and , if found early, can be normalized. I take care of many people with diabetes. As a family physician, I help manage their blood sugars. Standard of … Continue reading →

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