Ashburn Sterling Internal Medicine and Pediatrics

11/01/2023

Hope everyone had a TOTALLY RAD Halloween! 🎃

01/20/2023

It has become the bedrock of virtuous eating. Experts answer common questions about how it leads to better health.

12/14/2022

We don't recommend telling jokes while ice skating. The ice might crack up! 🧊😂

11/23/2022

Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!! In observance of the holiday our office will be closing at 4pm today. We will reopen on Monday November 24, 2022.

10/13/2022

New recommendations regarding mental health screenings for children have been released. Read on to find out what they are and what this means for your children.

05/17/2022

Use the link below to find alternatives to the formula your baby drinks.

* Abbott Recall 2/17/2022. Store Brand Formulas are NOT made by or affiliated with Abbott Laboratories or the Similac brand. Store Brand Infant Formulas are not identical to Similac. See product labels for full nutritional information, comparisons, and disclaimers.

10/22/2021

The FDA authorized “mix-and-match” COVID-19 boosters for eligible populations on Wednesday.

10/12/2021

10/12/2021

Ending PA week with a shout out to our amazing Physician Assistants Maria Iftikhar, Kelly Boardman and Megan Kish. Thank you for all that you do!

05/10/2021

This National Women’s Health Week serves as reminder to check-in with your doctor and be sure you’re up to date on all routinely recommended vaccines. Learn more about how vaccines can help you and your family stay healthy: https://bit.ly/29MVTWY.

04/20/2021

Have you been feeling more anxious, worried, depressed, lonely or unmotivated over this past year? You may not be alone as COVID fatigue is not only a very real issue but may be having an effect on your mental health. COVID fatigue is the result of the public becoming desensitized and numb to the re...

02/18/2021

Due to inclement weather, our office will be closed today. We will reopen tomorrow 2/19. Thank you!

01/29/2021

COVID-19 and flu are both contagious respiratory illnesses that can have similar symptoms, but they are caused by different viruses. Use this chart to learn some of the similarities and differences.

For more information on COVID-19 and flu, visit: http://bit.ly/2LxknGF.

01/15/2021

Learn more about how cloth face coverings and physical distancing help slow the spread of COVID-19

01/09/2021

On Monday Jan 11th select health districts, including Loudoun and Fairfax County, will enter Phase 1b vaccinations. Phase 1b will include essential frontline workers and persons 75 years or older.

01/09/2021

  If you had asked me 3 months ago, I would have told you that I was hesitant about getting one of the new COVID-19 vaccines. I’m typically reluctant to even prescribe a new medication in its first year on the market. So, in the last few weeks and months as more research has become available, I.....

12/15/2020

Planning for the holidays? Consider hosting a virtual gift exchange with friends and family who don’t live with you. Have people share what they are grateful for this holiday season: https://bit.ly/3n6X3x4.

12/08/2020

Our immune system is our best friend — especially during a time like this. COVID-19 has been around for over a year now. The very first case occurred in November 2019. Since then, there have been many developments in the previous months about how to effectively protect yourself from this virus.

10/15/2020

Before you travel, know how flu spreads.
Flu viruses are thought to spread mainly by droplets made when people with flu cough, sneeze, or talk and can spread up to others up to 6 feet away. Learn more about how flu spreads: https://bit.ly/2hzUQwb

10/02/2020

Parents: Keep your child healthy by bringing them for their routine well-child and vaccine visits. Although there is not yet a vaccine for COVID-19, there are safe and protective vaccines for flu, measles, whooping cough, and other harmful diseases. If your child is 6 months or older, make sure they get their flu vaccine by the end of October. And get yours, too!
Learn more: https://bit.ly/2QYkOcx.

09/29/2020

Some Halloween traditions may look different this year to keep everyone safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there are still plenty of ways families can have fun while avoiding the scare of being exposed to or spreading the virus.

09/21/2020

Vaccination to prevent influenza is particularly important for people who are at high risk of serious complications from influenza.

07/16/2020

In this Special Feature, we explain what steps you can take right now to prevent infection with the new coronavirus — backed by official sources.

07/14/2020

There is a direct relationship between your diet, physical activity, and health. Your nutrition is a key player when it

07/10/2020

Taking care of yourself is important so you are equipped to help your family through the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some tips.

06/24/2020

05/23/2020

Check out this podcast where Dr. Misty Paul from Basics First Chiropractic and our very own Kelly Boardman, PA-C discuss the latest on COVID-19!

Kelly Boardman, PA, and I discuss the latest on COVID-19, including symptoms, how our patient care has changed, and prevention/tips to stay healthy. Kelly is from Ashburn Sterling Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. Here's our podcast:
https://basicsfirstchiropractic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/BCF-Podcast.mp3

04/30/2020

Governor Ralph Northam starts reopening...

The move is Virginia’s first rollback of restrictions made since the pandemic began.

04/20/2020

COVID 19 TESTING

04/15/2020

Germy Things You Touch Every Day