Category Archives: Volunteering

Drive-In: Now Open

Posted on February 25, 2021 by Lisa M. Asta, MD

We are resuming urgent morning sick visits. This includes COVID19 testing with rapid and PCR tests. Patients should arrive between 8:45 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. As these are drive-in appointments, there may be a wait. Patients will be triaged for … Continue reading →

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COVID 19 Testing at our office

Posted on March 13, 2020 by Lisa M. Asta, MD

COVID19 testing, when clinically appropriate, can be sent from our office. Please call to arrange this in your child’s medical home. 

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Game on!

Posted on July 20, 2019 by Lisa M. Asta, MD

Committed athlete or contemplating jumping in? The pre-participation physical and well check gets it done. 🏀⚽️🥎⚾️🎾🏐🏉🥅🏒🥋🥍 More info and links from the American Academy of Pediatrics here.

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Happy Birthday Teddy!

Posted on January 23, 2019 by Lisa M. Asta, MD
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Welcome Dr. Naho Taguchi

Posted on November 16, 2018 by Lisa M. Asta, MD

Naho Taguchi, MD will be working in the office to increase availability of afternoon appointments. Dr. Naho Taguchi was born and raised in Tokyo, Japan and came to the US where she earned her B.A. at Vassar College. She went … Continue reading →

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Open Enrollment

Posted on November 10, 2017 by Lisa M. Asta, MD

Open Enrollment chaos at your house? We try to make open enrollment, well, more open. We don’t want you or your child or young adult to have to change health doctors when insurance options change, so we accept most health … Continue reading →

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Dehradun

Posted on May 6, 2017 by Lisa M. Asta, MD

I have been back from Dehardun in Uttarakhand, India for nearly a month. As in Tanzania in 2015, long days and internet access made daily posts a challenge. You may have discovered additional updates on Facebook. Each medical trip is … Continue reading →

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Dehradun: day 4

Posted on April 5, 2017 by Lisa M. Asta, MD

Dehradun: day 4 Thunder, lightening and rain today. Patients had reconstruction of the axilla (armpit) to restore arm movement lost to scar tissue from a burn. Children had foot and hand releases for walking and using fingers again. 

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Dehradun: day 3

Posted on April 4, 2017 by Lisa M. Asta, MD

I am in Dehradun, India with ReSurge. We are working at Yogi’s Helping Hands Hospital. Dr. Yogi Aeron and his son Dr. Kush Aeron have built a permanent site for their work treating patients with burns, injuries and deformities. 

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Be prepared for Covered California changes in 2017

Posted on December 15, 2016 by Lisa M. Asta, MD

If you are insured through covered California, please take note of upcoming changes. You should have been notified by covered California via mail or email to select a primary care physician, if you have not, please call the phone number … Continue reading →

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