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Dealing With a Broken Bone
posted: Mar. 20, 2019.
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 moreCategory: Pediatric Care -
Dealing With Chickenpox
posted: Mar. 04, 2019.
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 moreCategory: Child Care -
Why Hearing Screenings Are Important For Your Child
posted: Feb. 15, 2019.
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 moreCategory: Child Care -
What is Whooping Cough?
posted: Feb. 06, 2019.
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 moreCategory: Child Care -
Caring For Your Newborn
posted: Jan. 17, 2019.
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 moreCategory: Pediatric Care -
Does Your Child Have Vision Problems?
posted: Jan. 10, 2019.
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 moreCategory: Child Care -
Helping Your Child Manage a Healthy Weight
posted: Dec. 17, 2018.
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 moreCategory: Child Care -
When To Take Your Child To Urgent Care
posted: Dec. 07, 2018.
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 moreCategory: Children's Health -
The Importance of Immunizations
posted: Nov. 19, 2018.
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 moreCategory: Child Health Care -
Cold Vs. Flu
posted: Nov. 05, 2018.
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 moreCategory: Child Care -
Common Sports Injuries and How Your Pediatrician Help
posted: Oct. 17, 2018.
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 moreCategory: Child Care -
What to Expect at a Sports Physical
posted: Oct. 01, 2018.
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 moreCategory: Pediatric Care -
When to Visit a Pediatrician
posted: Sep. 17, 2018.
Finding out you’re pregnant is a wonderfully exciting and whirlwind time. There are so many decisions to make as you watch your bump grow: What color should I paint the Read moreCategory: Child Care -
Should My Child Have a Behavioral Consultation?
posted: Sep. 14, 2018.
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 moreCategory: Child Care -
Signs Your Child May Have Asthma
posted: Jul. 16, 2018.
Childhood asthma is more common than you might think. In fact, it is the most common chronic disorder in children, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Asthma Read moreCategory: Children's Health -
The Importance of Well Child Visits
posted: Jul. 03, 2018.
The number one goal of parents is to make sure their little ones are healthy and have the best quality of life possible. Of course, this means having a pediatrician Read moreCategory: Children's Health
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