Category Archives: Wellness

Teen Wellness Screening

Posted on October 20, 2020 by

The American Academy of Pediatrics, the National Committee for Quality Assurance, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention set the standards for wellness screening. These organizations and your health insurance plan recommend testing teen women and young adults for … Continue reading →

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Forbidden Binkies?

Posted on September 13, 2020 by

The Baby Friendly Initiative, meant to foster successful breastfeeding, has had some unintended consequences. Pacifiers are forbidden. Sending the baby to the nursery so the parent can sleep is also out. While promoting breastfeeding is a worthy endeavor, mothers and … Continue reading →

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Flu Excellence Award

Posted on September 5, 2020 by

California’s Vaccines for Children program awarded us their Flu Excellence Award for protecting babies, kids, and young adults from influenza. Schedule your flu shot now!

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Should the Baby be Circumcised?

Posted on September 1, 2020 by

  Resources from the American Academy of Pediatrics for parents are here. Their position is that the decision to circumcise is one best made by parents in consultation with their pediatrician, taking into account what is in the best interests … Continue reading →

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Night Nurse Triage

Posted on August 31, 2020 by

We are delighted to announce that our office has teamed up with Night Nurse Triage Services. Night Nurse provides specialized triage services staffed with RNs averaging 18 years clinical experience. To reach the advice nurse after hours, call the office … Continue reading →

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COVID19 Testing Update July 23, 2020

Posted on July 23, 2020 by

Our communities are re-opening and our lives are expanding. This is a good thing! As social distancing relaxes, exposures are increasing and we are receiving phone calls from worried parents. Fortunately, the data still shows that the majority of children … Continue reading →

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Pod People?

Posted on June 11, 2020 by

While no one can make wave a magic wand and make predictions about what may or may not be “safe” in terms of adults and children interactions during the COVID19 pandemic, some are floating the concept of “bubbles” and “pods.” … Continue reading →

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What to Think About When You are Trying to Avoid COVID 19

Posted on June 5, 2020 by

TipsToProtectYourself This handout was written for health care workers. It’s an exhaustive list of things for us to think about as we transition from home to work and back home again. Having worked in operating rooms and a research lab … Continue reading →

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COVID19: CDC Links

Posted on June 1, 2020 by

How COVID19 spreads Symptoms How to Protect Yourself and Others If You are Sick or Caring for Someone Daily Life and Coping Schools and Day Camps Childcare, School and Youth Programs Youth Sports Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Home People who … Continue reading →

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Flu Vaccines Fall 2020 Update

Posted on May 29, 2020 by

Flu vaccines for 2020-2021 season are on order. At this time we have not been told to expect shortages or delays. We will have influenza injections as well as the nasal influenza spray (Flumist). We recommend getting the flu vaccine … Continue reading →

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