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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 -
Fever Phobia? When Parents Should Call Their Pediatrician
posted: Jul. 05, 2017.
Generally, a fever is brought on by an infection from a virus or bacterial infection. While many times a parent’s first instinct is to worry when their child has a Read moreCategory: Child Health Care -
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 -
Introducing Solids: How to Transition from the Bottle to Spoon
posted: Jun. 15, 2017.
Giving your baby his first spoonful of solid foods is an exciting time! Many parents look forward to the day their little one takes their first bite of rice cereal, Read moreCategory: Diet and Nutrition -
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 -
Is Eczema Causing My Child's Rash?
posted: Jun. 02, 2017.
It’s normal for a child to get a rash at one time or another. But one common type of rash, known as eczema, can be especially troubling. Eczema refers to Read moreCategory: Skin Condition -
How To Remove A Tick
posted: Jun. 01, 2017.
How to remove a tick 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. There 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 -
Understanding Childhood Asthma
posted: May 16, 2017.
A common condition seen in kids and teens, asthma is a lung condition that causes trouble breathing and shortness of breath. During an attack, the bronchial airways become inflamed and 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 -
Summer Camp
posted: May 13, 2017.
Summer is right around the corner! Have you thought about what your child is going to do once the school year ends? Western Massachusetts has tons of great summer camps for 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 -
How to Help Your Teen Make Healthy Eating Choices
posted: May 02, 2017.
As children grow into adolescence, their bodies require more nutrients to grow healthy and strong. But as many parents know, for those teens with busy school schedules, sports practices and Read moreCategory: Children's Health -
Bug Bite Safety
posted: Apr. 24, 2017.
As the spring & summer seasons approach, let's review some recommendations about bug bite safety. Most bug bites are harmless; however, insects can expose children to disease and health risks. Read moreCategory: Child Care, Skin Care, Child Safety, Child Health Care, Pediatric Health Care -
New Parents: How to Select the Right Crib for Your Baby
posted: Apr. 18, 2017.
A new baby needs a lot of things. From bottles and car seats to high chairs and baby monitors, an expectant parent has a lot of decisions and purchases to Read moreCategory: Child Care -
Sun Care
posted: Apr. 16, 2017.
As we welcome this unseasonably warm weather into the Pioneer Valley, our kids will be spending more and more time outside. While that's a good thing, it's important to remember 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 -
Fostering Responsibility
posted: Apr. 05, 2017.
Developing a sense of responsibility is a step-by-step process that will benefit your child throughout their lifetime. As children develop, it is important to teach them responsibility in ways that Read moreCategory: Child Care, Skin Care, Child Safety, Child Health Care, Pediatric Health Care, Children's Health, Pediatric Care, Child Healthcare, Pediatric -
Understanding Tonsillitis
posted: Mar. 31, 2017.
The tonsils are oval-shaped, pink masses of tissue on both sides of the throat. They are part of the body's immune system, designed to fight off bacteria and viruses that Read moreCategory: Pediatric Care -
Headaches and Children: Knowing When to Call the Pediatrician
posted: Mar. 14, 2017.
A number of factors can cause a child to develop a headache, such as stress, lack of sleep, skipped meals and certain medications. Other times a child may suffer from Read moreCategory: Pediatric Care
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Email: [email protected]
Patient Care Hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00 AM - 4:45 PM: In-office and MyChart Telehealth visits
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Sat
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* 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.