Childhood Health Associates has earned a teaching award

March 19, 2006 by Kenneth Carlson, MD 

diploma.gifOur clinic has been teaching to physician assistant students from OHSU for several years now. We are honored to have recently received a teaching award as best teaching site for the most recent academic year. We remain committed to quality medical education and quality medical care for children.

ADHD Medications

March 14, 2006 by Kenneth Carlson, MD 

kid runningRecently there has been a lot of discussion in the press regarding medications for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. An advisory committee within the FDA has recommended further study and an update of the labeling of the medications including methylphenidate and dexedrine. Our office will be monitoring for any new recommendations that come from the FDA regarding these medications. At this time based on information available and the long history of use of these medications our office is not changing how we use these medications. Read more

Trenches, trenches, trenches

March 13, 2006 by Kenneth Carlson, MD 

trenchesMost of the work is now underground. Starting the supporting utilities (water, power, etc) is progressing well. Things seem on track for a Fall 2006 completion.