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What You Need to Know About Babies & Sunscreen
If you’re going to the beach or you’re heading outside for a day in the sun, the first thing you should do is apply sunscreen. It helps block harmful UV rays that can cause burns, blisters, and even skin cancer. But, should sunscreen be applied to a newborn baby’s skin? New studies suggest that sunblock isn’t safe for infants, and here are the reasons why. » Read more about: What You Need to Know About Babies & Sunscreen »
Ensure Your Child Gets Enough Sleep This Summer
It’s summer time, school is out of session, and your child just gained a lot of extra free time. This is a cycle parents will go through for a number of years, so it’s important to make the most of that time for both you and your child. While being active during the day can certainly help children, having a sufficient amount of sleep each night is equally as important. Is your child getting enough sleep? » Read more about: Ensure Your Child Gets Enough Sleep This Summer »
Water Safety Tips for Children
As the weather gets warmer, it can be a fun family activity to spend hot days by a pool or body of water, but taking the right precautions is key. Each year nationwide, approximately 2,600 children are treated in hospital emergency rooms from near drowning incidents and 350 children under the age of five drown in pools.
While accidents can and do happen, parents can take several preventative measures in order to keep their children safe in the water. » Read more about: Water Safety Tips for Children »
Patient Portal
Please take a few moments to contact the office for your Patient Portal log in information. Check out our video tutorial for more information. » Read more about: Patient Portal »
Now booking appointments for flu vaccine
We are now booking appointments for flu vaccine. It is recommended that all children receive an annual flu vaccine. » Read more about: Now booking appointments for flu vaccine »
Walk-in hours for flu vaccination
New for 2016: we will be offering limited walk-in hours for flu vaccination. No appointment necessary, you may walk in any Thursday in October or November between 3:30 pm and 5 pm for flu vaccinations (this is only open to established patients of our practice). » Read more about: Walk-in hours for flu vaccination »