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• posted: Apr. 19, 2019

Pedicorp providers screen patients at their annual visits following the Academy of Pediatrics recommendations. https://www.childrenshospitals.org/Newsroom/Childrens-Hospitals-Today/Articles/2018/05/Pediatric-Suicide-Related-Hospital-Visits-DoubleComing  Read More

• posted: Apr. 19, 2019
• Flu,  Sick Child

Your child just woke up with a runny nose, an elevated temperature and body aches. Could this just be a passing cold or could it be the flu? It’s important Read More

• posted: Apr. 05, 2019
• Nutrition

Why Proper Nutrition is Important As a parent, it goes without saying that you want what is best for your child. Making sure that your little ones grow up healthy, happy, Read More

• posted: Mar. 20, 2019
• Broken Bones,  Bone Fractures

The harder your children play, the harder they might fall. During childhood, fractures and broken bones are common for children playing or participating in sports. While falls are a common Read More

• posted: Mar. 05, 2019
• Chickenpox

At some point in our childhood, we might have experienced chicken pox. While chicken pox most often occurs in children under the age of 12, it can also occur in Read More

• posted: Feb. 15, 2019
• Hearing Screening,  Hearing Loss

A hearing screening is the easiest way to determine if your child is suffering from hearing loss. Thanks to a hearing screening, your pediatrician can determine the degree of hearing Read More

• posted: Feb. 07, 2019
• Whooping Cough

Named after the characteristic sound of its notorious coughing fits, whooping cough is an extraordinarily uncomfortable condition that typically manifests itself in babies and in children ages 11 to 18 Read More

• posted: Jan. 16, 2019
• Newborn,  Newborn Care

There is a lot of care and work that goes into raising a newborn, and your pediatrician is here to help right from the beginning. Your pediatrician typically sees your Read More

• posted: Jan. 10, 2019
• Sight

Does Your Child Have Vision Problems? Does your child have vision problems? Children learn through their eyes. Healthy vision is critical for children to see the computer and chalkboard, read, write, Read More

• posted: Dec. 17, 2018
• Weight

Maintaining an optimum weight is important for the health of your little one. It’s never too early to make sure that your child is adopting the best habits for maintaining Read More

• posted: Dec. 07, 2018
• Urgent Care

When To Take Your Child To Urgent Care   As a parent, you want to always do everything you can when your child is sick, but sometimes it’s hard to tell exactly Read More

• posted: Nov. 19, 2018
• Vaccinations

The importance of immunizations Childhood immunizations are one of the most important safeguards against communicable diseases and their serious, long-term complications. Your pediatrician closely adheres to the vaccination schedules published by Read More

• posted: Nov. 05, 2018
• Child Care,  Cold,  Flu

Cold Vs. Flu Is it a cold or the flu? When it comes to your child's health, your pediatrician provides great information and guidance on the most common illnesses plaguing families. Read More

• posted: Oct. 19, 2018
• Sports Injuries

Even though you try as hard as possible to keep your child safe while they are playing sports, accidents still happen. At these moments, it’s important that you know whether Read More

• posted: Oct. 01, 2018
• Sports Physical

Your child is eager to start the school year so they can participate in sports. That’s great news! Keeping your child active is an important part of a healthy lifestyle Read More

• posted: Sep. 14, 2018
• Behavior,  Behavioral Consultation

No two children are ever the same and while you certainly want to let your child discover their unique personality it is important to know when these differences in your Read More