Monthly Archives: March 2020

Don’t bring home an itchy souvenir!

Posted on March 26, 2020 by Lisa M. Asta, MD

Planning a hike or just enjoying open space near by? Poison oak is out there, and it’s harder to recognize before it’s fully leafed out. Read what to do before and after in a vintage blog post here and here.

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Well Care Continues in the time of COVID19

Posted on March 20, 2020 by Lisa M. Asta, MD

The American Academy of Pediatrics announced recommendations for offices regarding the care of infants and children during the pandemic. We must not lose sight of the face that other disease like meningitis, whooping cough, measles, influenza and many others cause … Continue reading →

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Silver Lining? Potty Time!

Posted on March 20, 2020 by Lisa M. Asta, MD

Stuck at home with the 18 month old and up set? Here’s a post about potty training. If you have a deck or backyard, set up gates to keep your little trainer limited to kitchen and the outdoors. If toilet … Continue reading →

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Satellite Clinic: Directions

Posted on March 19, 2020 by Lisa M. Asta, MD

We are seeing patients with fever, cough, and colds in our satellite clinic. Fresh air provides excellent ventilation against COVID19. The marked parking spots are on the side of the building nearest Ygnacio Valley Road. Here’s how to get there: … Continue reading →

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COVID19: Care Instructions after Testing

Posted on March 15, 2020 by Lisa M. Asta, MD

Resources for patients who have been tested for COVID19 follow. This information is evolving rapidly and is provided effective 3/15/2020. Visit the CDC website for updates. Once the patient has been evaluated for other other known infections, the COVID 19 … Continue reading →

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Community Love in the Time of COVID19

Posted on March 15, 2020 by Lisa M. Asta, MD

Dear Families, School closings, containment zones and quarantines are ramping up Coronavirus anxiety for all of us, from the youngest, who respond to our stress, to the elderly, who are most affected, to those of us in the middle, who … Continue reading →

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Early Bird Drop-Ins: SUSPENDED

Posted on March 14, 2020 by Lisa M. Asta, MD

Your family’s health is our primary concern, and for that reason we are suspending our early bird drop-in appointments due to the COVID19 pandemic. This will allow us to coordinate care for sick children and continue to provide necessary wellness … 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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COVID19 Office Update

Posted on March 11, 2020 by Lisa M. Asta, MD

We would like to give an update about how our office is handling the Coronavirus- COVID19 infections in our area. Our main concern is the health and well being of our patients and their families, and we have implemented protocols … Continue reading →

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Telemedicine

Posted on March 1, 2020 by Lisa M. Asta, MD

We may utilize some telemedicine appointments in the near term. We use the Doxy.me platform. It requires a good internet/WiFi connection. If you’d like to down load the program now, you can sign up here. You must call the office … Continue reading →

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