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Category Archives: Children
Don’t bring home an itchy souvenir!
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
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!
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
Satellite Clinic: Directions
We are seeing patients with fever, cough, and colds in our satellite clinic. Many clinics are evaluating patients in their cars outside where fresh air provides excellent ventilation for the concerns surrounding COVID19. The marked parking spots are on the … Continue reading
COVID19 101: Care Instructions after Testing
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
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
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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COVID19 Office Update
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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Happy Holidays
The American Academy of Pediatrics Celebrates the Holidays with 12 Tips to Keep Families Joyful This Season No one wants to spend the holidays in a crabby mood – or in an emergency room. Pediatricians have you covered with some … Continue reading
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Heart Healthy Nutrition
Heart-healthy eating is healthy eating. There’s a good read from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia here. Recommended if you are trying to modify an elevated cholesterol level. Here’s the Basics: Stay active. Fill half your plate with fruits and vegetables. … Continue reading
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