Charles H Bozeman, II, M.D.

02/01/2026

Our office will be closed on Monday, February 2nd, due to hazardous road conditions in parts of our community.

The safety of our patients and staff is our top priority. We will reopen at our regular time of 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 3rd.

01/26/2026

Due to hazardous road conditions, our office will be closed today. We appreciate your understanding—please stay safe and warm..

01/19/2026

There's a lot of misinformation and confusion over childhood vaccines right now. If you need reliable, evidence-based information, the American Academy of Pediatrics is hosting a free parent webinar to educate and answer questions.

Join Dr. Jennifer Shu, Medical Editor of HealthyChildren.org, and Dr. Adam Ratner, pediatric in infectious diseases physician, for a practical conversation about vaccines.

The session will cover:
1) Ideal timing for childhood immunizations
2) Why some immunizations are recommended at specific ages
3) What to expect after immunization

You can register for this here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6317660701690/WN_O7liA10QSMq46gK5H3WWEA #/registration

Routine childhood immunizations are an important part of the path to lifelong health. Misinformation about vaccines has made it harder for families to know who or what to trust. Reliable, science-based guidance can help you make informed, confident choices for your kids. Join Dr. Jennifer Shu, Medic...

12/24/2025

With grateful hearts, we wish everyone a safe, happy, and blessed holiday season. Thank you for trusting us with your care and welcoming us into your lives. From our family to yours, we’re truly grateful to be part of this community. 💗🎄🩺

11/14/2025

Forgetting small things is normal for people of all ages. As we age, this forgetfulness can become more common. According to the National Institutes of Health, nearly four out of 10 people notice mild memory loss by age 65. In addition to mild memory loss, seniors are at an increased risk for developing dementia.

Along with lifestyle changes, like eating a healthy diet and getting regular exercise, brain training can help maintain brain health, even with age. After the age of 65, your risk of developing dementia doubles approximately every five years. Taking proactive steps to care for your brain, including regular “brain workouts” of exercises, games or activities that challenge the brain, can help lower this risk.

Memory and aging
Like other organs, our brains also change with age. As a result, some people may find that they don’t remember or recall information as quickly as they used to. The changes in the brain due to aging can affect things like learning and memory. This is a natural process called cognitive aging or brain aging and it is usually not a sign of a serious memory problem.

What is cognitive aging?
Cognitive aging refers to changes in the ability to think, learn and remember that occur as we age. Cognitive aging is not a disease but a natural part of the aging process. It can have positive and negative effects. While wisdom, experience and knowledge typically increase with age, other abilities, like processing speed, decision-making and some types of memory, may decline.

What is dementia?
Dementia is the progressive loss of memory, language, problem-solving and other thinking abilities that is severe enough to interfere with daily life. Some common signs of dementia include:

Asking the same question over and over again
Getting lost in places you know well
Struggling to follow simple instructions
Forgetting names, faces or important details about time and places

There are various types of dementia including:
Alzheimer’s disease (the most common type of dementia)
Vascular dementia
Frontotemporal dementia
Head injury
Stroke

Dementia symptoms typically get worse over time and are not reversible.

Benefits of brain training for seniors
While you can’t stop your brain from aging, there are steps you can take to keep it sharp and support your cognitive function or ability to understand and function in the world. This kind of “mental exercise” is particularly important for seniors. Brain games, for example, can help seniors stay active and healthy. Even better, brain training and lifestyle changes can help improve cognitive function and positively contribute to mental health.

For the rest of this article: https://familydoctor.org/brain-training-cognitive-health-tips-for-seniors/

11/12/2025

Parents are often overwhelmed by the flood of advice they get about their children's health. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) aims to mobilize and support parents, pediatricians and communities and tackle these issues together. Here are some tips from them when tackling the issues you can't control.

Tackling the issues you can control: 6 practical tips for parents
1. Help kids understand what's on their plate.
Learning about good nutrition can be a family affair. Start with the easy-to-use tools at MyPlate.gov to get kids involved in choosing foods they enjoy that are good for them. This resource takes into account a family's culture and traditions too, giving examples of healthy meals that include familiar foods. Pair this knowledge with a team approach to choosing, planning and making food to give kids a more active role in what they eat.

2. Make water your drink of choice.
The healthiest beverage is plain water. Limit access to sweet drinks including 100% fruit juice, sodas, sports drinks and fruit drinks as much as possible. Ideally, aim for one sweet drink or fewer per week (and not at all for infants and toddlers). Bonus: drinking plenty of water cleanses your child's teeth and gums, preventing cavities now while setting the stage for lifelong dental health.

3. Limit ultra-processed foods.
Ultra-processed foods (think anything with a crinkly bag or long ingredient list of difficult-to-pronounce words) are everywhere. It may not be realistic to avoid them altogether. But try to limit their access when possible and help children and teens learn the benefits of eating whole foods like fruits and vegetables. You can also talk with them about the health risks of too much "junk food," which generally are loaded in sugar and salt, do not increase feelings of fullness, and prompt overeating.

4. Create a family media plan.
Kids (and grownups!) will benefit from sensible screen time limits that make room for other healthy activities. You can engage your kids in creating a plan for the whole family to follow. A family media plan can also help prevent media use from interfering with adequate sleep.

5. Build movement into your daily life.
In an age when we spend far too much time sitting, it can be challenging to get up and move more. But when parents make it a priority to work movement into family routines, kids will benefit.

Organized sports aren't the only option, though they're an excellent way to build health and fitness. Families can also enjoy walking, biking, swimming, physical chores and active vacations that include hiking, water sports and more. Indoors, you can try active gaming or online fitness classes to strengthen muscles, build coordination and release tension.

6. Make stress management a family priority.
Just like exercise, kids will follow the example that parents set for them. If your work, school and social schedules are jammed with so many commitments that there's no room for healthy downtime, consider what you can let go. Rest and relaxation rebuild the body's systems after the challenges of a tough day or week, so reserve time for them (and encourage kids to do the same).

Find much more information in their article: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/obesity/Pages/obesity-prevention-aap-policy-explained.aspx

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween! Have fun and stay safe tonight!

10/30/2025

Day 4: Nerd Day! 🤓

10/29/2025

Day 3: Wild West Day! Yeeehaw! 🤠

10/28/2025

Day 2: CRAZY hair!

10/27/2025

We’re having a little fun and celebrating Halloween all week long!

Today’s theme: hippy and hippster ☮️ ☕️

07/04/2025

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸 Our office will be closed on Friday, July 4th, so our team can enjoy the holiday with their families. We’ll resume normal hours on Monday. Stay safe and enjoy the celebration!