Summit Family and Sports Medicine

08/29/2026

Meet Mallory Quesenberry, PA-C!

Many of you know her from around our office and appreciate her friendly smile. For those of you that are looking for a new provider, call us at 816-285-5053 to schedule an appointment, we know you will love Mallory!

08/26/2026

August is National Wellness Month!

Taking small steps to improve your personal wellness will lead to healthy habits in your lifestyle.

You can improve your overall health by:
*Increasing water intake.
*Adding more fruits and veggies to your meals.
*Monitoring your sleep and adjusting sleep habits.
*Taking a walk, lifting weights or enjoying yoga.
*Practicing breathing exercises in moments of stress.

08/25/2026

Are you up to date on your annual screenings?

For children and teens this means annual wellness visits with vision/hearing screenings and for adults continuing with annual wellness visits adding in additional screenings as age increases such as colon cancer screenings, mammograms and prostate cancer screenings.

Been a while since we’ve seen you? Give us a call and let’s get back on track.

08/22/2026

To schedule an appointment call us at 816-285-5053!

08/22/2026

Not a big fan of drinking water? We get it - it can be boring… did you know you can hydrate through foods as well?

Water-rich foods like these can’t replace daily fluids, but they can help maintain good hydration status:
-Watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew, berries, and peaches
-Cucumbers, tomatoes, celery, zucchini, radishes and asparagus

08/21/2026

For those with Diabetes, controlling your blood sugar can be easily achieved by creating the “Diabetes Plate”.

This consists of:
*Fill half your plate with non-starchy vegetables (like broccoli, carrots, or spinach)
*Fill one-quarter with lean protein (like chicken or turkey without the skin)
*Fill one-quarter with quality carbohydrate foods (like starchy vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy, or fruit)

Here is a link to make it even easier with sample meals:

The Diabetes Plate is the easiest way to create healthy meals that can help you manage your blood glucose (blood sugar). You can create meals with a healthy balance of vegetables, protein, and carbohydrates—without any counting, calculating, weighing, or measuring. All you need is a nine-inch plat...

08/19/2026

We all know sleep is important, but do we know how much we should be getting? Our children?

Here are the recommendations broken down by age:

*Newborns (0–3 months): 14 to 17 hours per day, including naps.
*Infants (4–12 months): 12 to 16 hours per day, including naps.
*Toddlers (1–2 years): 11 to 14 hours per day, including naps.
*Preschoolers (3–5 years): 10 to 13 hours per day, including naps.
*School-age children (6–12 years): 9 to 12 hours per day.
*Teenagers (13–18 years): 8 to 10 hours per day.
*Adults (18–64 years): 7 to 9 hours per night.
*Older adults (65+ years): 7 to 8 hours per night.

08/15/2026

Back to school is exciting for most kids, but in some children, this major shift can cause anxiety to spike.

Continue to be supportive, let staff or teachers know if your child needs extra attention and certainly give us a call if your child doesn’t seem to be transitioning appropriately.

08/14/2026

Need ideas for healthy lunches to pack for school?

-Mini turkey tacos with whole wheat tortillas
-Quesadilla wedges with black beans and cheese
-Whole wheat pasta salad with grilled chicken and vegetables
-Homemade pizza on an English muffin
-Breakfast-for-lunch: mini whole grain waffles, yogurt, and berries

08/10/2026

What is Cyclospora?

These frequently asked questions will give you a better idea of what the illness is, how to avoid it and what to do if you feel symptoms.

IFPA explains Cyclospora: what it is, how it spreads, what symptoms to watch for, and why you don't need to stop eating fresh produce.