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Make Sure Your Child Gets Their Regular Check-Ups
posted: Jul. 30, 2020.
To ensure that your child grows up healthy and strong, they need to see a pediatrician for regular check-ups, screenings, and vaccines. These well-child visits are incredibly important for your Read moreCategory: Child Safety -
COVID-19 Update (June 8, 2020)
posted: Jun. 09, 2020.
Amherst Pediatrics June 8, 2020 As Spring turns to Summer, we thankfully find ourselves on the declining edge of the COVID-19 curve. With fewer and fewer cases and hospitalizations, we are now Read moreCategory: Child Care,  Skin Care,  Child Safety,  Child Health Care,  Pediatric Health Care,  Children's Health,  Pediatric Care,  Child Healthcare -
Why Immunizations Are Important
posted: Apr. 20, 2020.
To keep your child healthy and happy this involves making sure that they eat the right foods, exercise regularly and get quality sleep. Of course, visiting your pediatrician for routine Read moreCategory: Child Safety -
COVID-19 UPDATE (March 23, 2020)
posted: Mar. 22, 2020.
Amherst Pediatrics continues to modify our operations in an effort to keep our families (both yours and ours) safe, while providing the best possible care to our communities. We will Read moreCategory: Child Care,  Skin Care,  Child Safety,  Child Health Care,  Pediatric Health Care,  Children's Health,  Pediatric Care,  Child Healthcare -
Virtual Visits Are Here!
posted: Mar. 19, 2020.
The single most important way to slow the spread of COVID-19 is through social distancing. This is true whether you are ill or well. For this reason, Amherst Pediatrics is Read moreCategory: Child Care,  Skin Care,  Child Safety,  Child Health Care,  Pediatric Health Care,  Children's Health,  Pediatric Care,  Child Healthcare,  Pediatric,  Diet and Nutrition,  Children's Oral Health,  Skin Condition -
COVID-19 UPDATE (March 16, 2020)
posted: Mar. 16, 2020.
** Note: information is changing rapidly. We wil update this page as we learn more ** As coronavirus information and recommendations seem to change hourly, it is difficult to keep up and know what Read moreCategory: Child Care,  Skin Care,  Child Safety,  Child Health Care,  Pediatric Health Care,  Children's Health,  Pediatric Care,  Child Healthcare -
Coronavirus COVID-19
posted: Mar. 11, 2020.
How Amherst Pediatrics is responding Amherst Pediatrics is taking the new coronavirus threat seriously. We are working closely with local health officials and hospitals to put in place mechanisms to keep Read moreCategory: Child Care,  Skin Care,  Child Safety,  Child Health Care,  Pediatric Health Care,  Children's Health,  Pediatric Care,  Child Healthcare -
Can you treat a cold?
posted: Jan. 25, 2020.
(This post was written by John Snyder, MD and is reprinted from the blog sciencebasedmedicine.org) Every drug store has row upon row of medicines designed to treat or prevent an acute Read moreCategory: Child Care,  Skin Care,  Child Safety,  Child Health Care,  Pediatric Health Care,  Children's Health -
Treating Your Child's Ear Infection
posted: Jan. 03, 2020.
An ear infection is one of the most common infections that children have to deal with. In fact, most children will experience at least one ear infection by the time Read moreCategory: Child Care,  Skin Care,  Child Safety,  Child Health Care,  Pediatric Health Care,  Children's Health,  Pediatric Care,  Child Healthcare,  Pediatric,  Diet and Nutrition,  Children's Oral Health,  Skin Condition -
FAQs About Car Seats and Recommendations
posted: Aug. 07, 2019.
Kids may complain about being restrained in the car, but car seats and booster seats save lives. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that using a car Read moreCategory: Child Safety -
Tick Season is Here!
posted: May 19, 2019.
It's Springtime in the Pioneer Valley, which means it's high tick season! If you find a tick attached to your skin, there's no need to panic! How to remove a tick There are Read moreCategory: Child Care,  Skin Care,  Child Safety,  Child Health Care,  Pediatric Health Care,  Children's Health,  Pediatric Care,  Child Healthcare,  Pediatric,  Diet and Nutrition,  Children's Oral Health,  Skin Condition -
Tufts Health Together with Boston Children's ACO
posted: Jan. 23, 2018.
A VERY IMPORTANT MESSAGE ABOUT AMHERST PEDIATRICS AND YOUR HEALTH PLAN Attention! There are big changes coming for our patients who have health insurance administered through MassHealth. If your child has MassHealth Read moreCategory: Child Care,  Skin Care,  Child Safety,  Child Health Care,  Pediatric Health Care,  Children's Health,  Pediatric Care,  Child Healthcare,  Pediatric,  Diet and Nutrition,  Children's Oral Health,  Skin Condition -
Join Our Summer Health Challenge!
posted: Jul. 25, 2017.
Have you heard about the Amherst Pediatrics Summer Health Challenge? The Challenge lasts all summer: June 26th-August 25th and is a fun way for you and your family to make healthy Read moreCategory: Child Care,  Skin Care,  Child Safety,  Child Health Care,  Pediatric Health Care,  Children's Health,  Pediatric Care,  Child Healthcare,  Pediatric,  Diet and Nutrition,  Children's Oral Health,  Skin Condition -
Free Meals - Summer 2017
posted: Jul. 08, 2017.
Summer is here and that means a lot of kids are not getting their daily breakfast, lunch, andsnacks at school. This added cost can be a burden for some families. Read moreCategory: Child Care,  Skin Care,  Child Safety,  Child Health Care,  Pediatric Health Care,  Children's Health,  Pediatric Care,  Child Healthcare,  Pediatric,  Diet and Nutrition -
Farmers Markets
posted: Jun. 28, 2017.
Farmers Markets: A Benefit for You and the Community There are many ways to get involved in your community this summer. One of the most delicious and healthy ways is by visiting your local Read moreCategory: Child Care,  Skin Care,  Child Safety,  Child Health Care,  Pediatric Health Care,  Children's Health,  Pediatric Care,  Child Healthcare,  Pediatric -
Health Challenge
posted: Jun. 07, 2017.
What are you and your family up to this summer? Whatever it is you’re doing this summer, we hope you will join us in the Amherst Pediatrics Summer Health Challenge, Read moreCategory: Child Care,  Skin Care,  Child Safety,  Child Health Care,  Pediatric Health Care,  Children's Health,  Pediatric Care,  Child Healthcare,  Pediatric,  Diet and Nutrition