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Promoting Healthy Eating Habits in Children
posted: Feb. 06, 2023.
Category: Child Care, Child Health Care, Pediatric Health Care, Children's Health, Pediatric, Diet and Nutrition
You want your child to be healthy, and one of the cornerstones of good health is nutrition. If your child is a picky eater, likes to eat junk food, or
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The Role of Nutrition in Promoting Healthy Development in Children
posted: Dec. 19, 2022.
Category: Child Care, Child Health Care, Pediatric Health Care, Children's Health, Child Healthcare, Pediatric, Diet and Nutrition
Good nutrition is important for everyone, especially children. Your child isn’t through growing and developing. Your child’s body needs help from the nutrients and vitamins contained in foods.
Good nutrition plays
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FAQs about Children's Nutrition
posted: Jul. 12, 2022.
Category: Child Health Care, Pediatric Health Care, Children's Health, Diet and Nutrition
Get the facts on your child’s ideal diet and more.
We know how challenging it can be for kids to get all the nutrients they need from diet alone, especially if
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Summer Safety Tips for Children
posted: Jun. 03, 2022.
Category: 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 -
The Importance of Children's Nutrition
posted: May 04, 2022.
Category: 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 -
Helping Your Child Deal With Minor Illnesses or Injuries
posted: Apr. 20, 2022.
Here’s your first-aid guide on how to care for minor childhood injuries. In a perfect world, your child would never get injured, sick, or hurt; unfortunately, this just isn’t 100 percent 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 -
Get Your Child Vaccinated!
posted: May 29, 2021.
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Our Flu Clinic is Open!
posted: Aug. 29, 2020.
We are happy to announce the opening of our flu clinic for the 2020-21 flu season. This year, in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, the importance of being immunized 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 -
Mask-up!
posted: Aug. 04, 2020.
Though Summer is in full swing, Fall and the new school year (whatever that may look like) will soon be upon us. While we may welcome the cooler air and the beauty 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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
The Importance of Nutrition in Your Child's Health
posted: Jun. 14, 2018.
Your child is growing by leaps and bounds, so it should go without saying that the foods they consume can provide ample energy and fuel their mind and body, or Read moreCategory: Diet and Nutrition -
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
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Amherst, MA 01002
Tel: (413) 253-3773
Fax: (413) 256-0215
Email: [email protected]
Please note temporary office hours
during the COVID-19 pandemic
Patient Care Hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00 AM - 4:45 PM: In-office and MyChart Telehealth visits
4:45 PM - 6:00 PM: MyChart Telehealth visits only
Sat-Sun
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM: MyChart Telehealth visits only
The COVID-19 situation is ever unfolding. We are dedicated to the safety of our patients and staff. Please refer to our website for updates on this changing situation.
* Please note: It is our policy that we do not approve referral requests for visits to outside urgent care centers during times that our office is open.
Holidays
We are open for urgent visits only on most Holidays. However, our office is closed on the following holidays:
- New Year's Day
- Easter Sunday
- Memorial Day
- July 4th
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
For urgent concerns, you can always reach an on-call provider, even when our office is closed.