Sarah Slater

By Dr. Sarah Slater, DNP, PCNP-PC, ECS Specialist A common myth that continues to spread misinformation about Vitamin K: “Babies have all the clotting factors they need by day eight of life, making vitamin K supplementation unnecessary.” THIS IS NOT TRUE. This misunderstanding traces back to a study published in 1941 that is still cited today, without proper context. This 84-year-old study, showed that a clotting protein called prothrombin rises to normal levels by seven to eight days of...

By Dr. Sarah Slater, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, ECS Specialist Understanding Vitamin K and Newborn Health Vitamin K plays a critical role in blood clotting, yet many parents first encounter it only after their baby is born. To understand why vitamin K is recommended for newborns today, it helps to look at how it was discovered and how its absence led to serious bleeding in infants long before modern prevention existed. Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding Before Routine Prevention Before vitamin K was...

Navigating healthcare can often feel overwhelming for families, especially when it comes to young children. The idea of traveling to a clinic or lab for pediatric testing can create anxiety for both parents and kids. We understand these challenges. That’s why we are thrilled to announce our partnership with Speedy Sticks, a national mobile phlebotomy service that brings lab draws and specimen collection directly to your home. This collaboration aims to enhance the quality and convenience of...