Bourne Pediatric Medical Group 
New "Bourne News"
STAY AWAY FROM ENERGY DRINKS! In the June 2011 issue of The American Academy of Pediatrics news journal, it is recommended not to give your children "energy" drinks, because they contain stimulants like caffeine, which can increase the heart rate and anxiety. The best drink for a child is water. So called "sports drinks" have carbohydrates which will give unneeded calories.
From a recent European Rheumatism League study, it is stated that "Gaming devices and cell phone texting put children at risk for wrist pain and finger pain."
One third of children with early hearing loss pass the newborn screening test.
Electrocardiograms on children identify previously undiagnosed heart abnormalities in 6% of those screened.
During the recent recession, infant head trauma from abuse doubled.
Dr. Bourne contributes articles to TeenHealthFX.com, which is a wonderful site for teenagers with medical questions.
Doctor Bourne was interviewed on the New York affiliate of ABC News regarding swine flu (2009) and childhood obesity (2010)
Dr. Jeffrey Bourne has been involved with all aspects of health care. His passions are helping patients and working toward a universal health care system (which he proposed in his thesis for his Masters Degree in Public Administration). He has owned private pediatric practices on both coasts. He has been a medical director and a CEO for a hospital system and a managed care organization. He's volunteered for clinics for the poor and uninsured and volunteered as a basketball and baseball coach for children's recreational leagues and as a Big Brother.