William Tomlinson, MD - Garfield Internal Medicine and Pediatrics

Batman the Elf wants everyone to remember the reason for the season.

As Batman the Elf prepares for his journey back to the North Pole until next year, he wanted to give a huge thanks for his new scarf made by a special patient!

My child has a fever but stores near me are out of over-the-counter medicines for kids. What can I do?

My child has a fever but stores near me are out of over-the-counter medicines for kids. What can I do? As a parent, it can be stressful when your child doesn't feel well. With viral illnesses on the rise for children, parents are looking for ways to manage symptoms—including reducing fevers. And many are coming up short on locating over-the-counter acetaminophen and ibuprofen products for infants a...

It’s not too late to get the flu shot! Just ask Batman the Elf!

Should You Take a PSA Test for Prostate Cancer?

I get this question a lot. This is a good summary.

Should You Take a PSA Test for Prostate Cancer? This simple blood test can be key to early detection

Oh no! Those are NOT Vitamins Elf Batman!

Just a friendly reminder about the upcoming holiday.
Our office will be closing at noon on December 23rd and the full day on December 26th to allow our staff to spend time with their families. We will resume normal business hours Tuesday December 27th.

Up, up and away!

Caution: Wet Floor
Batman the Elf is up to his mid-week shenanigans!
We are just happy to hear that hygiene is a priority.

Dr. Tomlinson is making sure Batman the Elf has enough food in his belly to keep him full for his flights to and from the North Pole!

Batman the Elf is up to mischief but don't worry Dr. Tomlinson fixed him right up! Nothing a couple band aids can't fix. Make sure to look for Batman when you are in the office (or keep checking back to the page) to see what he is up to next!

Early Symptoms of RSV

RSV may not be severe when it first starts. However, it can become more severe a few days into the illness. Early symptoms of RSV may include

-Runny nose
-Decrease in appetite
-Cough, which may progress to wheezing or difficulty breathing

Each year in the United States, an estimated
58,000–80,000 children younger than 5 years old
are hospitalized due to RSV infection. Those at
greatest risk for severe illness from RSV include:
• Premature infants
• Infants, especially those 6 months and younger
• Children younger than 2 years old with chronic lung
disease or congenital (present from birth) heart disease
• Children with weakened immune systems
• Children who have neuromuscular disorders, including
those who have difficulty swallowing or clearing
mucus secretions

How to protect yourself and loved ones
RSV circulation starts in the fall and peaks in the winter. If you are
at high risk for severe RSV infection, or if you interact with an older
adult, you should take extra care to stay healthy:
• Wash your hands often
Wash your hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds. If
soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand
sanitizer. Washing your hands will help protect you from germs.
• Keep your hands off your face
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed
hands. Germs spread this way.
• Avoid close contact with sick people
Avoid close contact, such as kissing, and sharing cups or eating
utensils with people who have cold-like symptoms.
• Cover your coughs and sneezes
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or
sneezing. Throw the tissue in the trash afterward.
• Clean and disinfect surfaces
Clean and disinfect surfaces that
people frequently touch, such as
doorknobs. When people infected
with RSV touch surfaces and
objects, they can leave behind
germs. Also, when they cough or
sneeze, droplets containing germs
can land on surfaces and objects.
• Stay home when you are sick
If possible, stay home from work,
school, and public areas
when you are sick. This will
help protect others from catching
your illness.

RSV infections can be dangerous for certain
adults. Adults at highest risk for severe RSV
infection include:
• Older adults, especially those 65 years and older
• Adults with chronic heart or lung disease
• Adults with weakened immune systems
Each year, it is estimated that between 60,000–120,000 older
adults in the United States are hospitalized and 6,000–10,000 of
them die due to RSV infection.

Public Health Media Library

The CDC has a Podcast about RSV to help educate yourself about this common infection we are seeing now in our community.
Respiratory Syncytial Virus, or RSV, causes cold-like symptoms but can be serious for infants and older adults. In this podcast, CDC’s Dr. Eileen Schneider discusses this common virus and offers tips to prevent its spread.

Public Health Media Library CDC - Public Health Media Library

RSV is just not a childhood infection. Older adults need to stay protected from it as well.

We have been seeing a rise in RSV cases in our community. We encourage you to take all the necessary steps to protect yourself and your child from RSV.

This Saturday!
November Saturday Flu Shot and Well Child Clinic
There are still a few appointments available for the clinic on Sat Nov 5th, patients can office to schedule.
304-893-9090

Happy Halloween from Alvin and the chipmunks!

📣 Don't forget our November Saturday Flu Shot and Well Child Clinic is November 5th!
To make an appointment for the clinic on Sat Nov 5th, patients can office to schedule.
304-893-9090

This week is medical assistant week! We could not do the great job we do caring for patients without their help!
Thank you for all you do!

Need a Saturday Well Child Visit?
We will be having a well child clinic on Sat Nov 5th.
Patients please call to schedule 304-893-9090

We are excited to announce the newest member of our team, Sharon Blevins, a Family Nurse Practitioner. Sharon brings over 12 years of experience as a Registered Nurse prior to obtaining her Nurse Practitioner degree.

She has Associate of Science Nursing from WVU-P, Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Ohio University and Master of Science in Nursing from Maryville University.

Sharon is from the Mid Ohio Valley Region, and lives here with her husband Stephen, and 4 children. In her free time she enjoys working on her farm, and participating in 4H.

📣 November Saturday Flu Shot Clinic Announced. Call to make an appointment for the flu shot clinic on Sat Nov 5th, patients can office to schedule.
304-893-9090

Today is World Mental Health Day.

Everyday our staff strives to help in the global cause of make mental health for all a global priority.

You are not alone.

We can help.

MyWVUChart - Login Page

We are happy to announce we have provided a more convenient way to pay and view your bill.
Any patient, visits after Sept 1, 2022 can see and view their bill in the WVU MyChart App.
You can log in or find the app here:

MyWVUChart - Login Page

We are still scheduling appointments for the flu vaccine. Call the office to schedule.

Happy first day of Fall!

Many patients are coming in for their flu vaccine. This is a good opportunity to think about Zostavax to help prevent shingles in patients age 50 and older.

Happy Labor Day!

Just a friendly reminder our office will be closed Monday in observation of Labor Day!

Just a friendly reminder our office will be closed tomorrow, Friday Sept 2 -Monday Sept 5th in observation of Labor Day weekend.

Just a friendly reminder our office will be closed Friday-Monday (Sept 2nd-6th) in observation of Labor Day weekend.

We have some exciting news to share!
Stay tuned!

Save the date!
Flu Shot Clinic Sept 10th from 7am till 2pm
Call to schedule an appointment.

Happy 5 year anniversary to our Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Janel Nuzum!