Sunscreen and Sunglasses Ahhh, spring. The birds are chirping, the sun is shining (in between the rain and random snow!), the sunburns are burning. Wait, what?! Yes, it’s true! We start to see lots of sun-related skin conditions, most commonly sunburns, in the spring. Often, we parents (myself included) simply forget the sun protection as we have been cooped up indoors … Read More
There are currently several local outbreaks of measles across the country, including Ashtabula and Knox counties in Ohio (ODH Press Release). Currently there are no active cases in Franklin County. Hilliard Pediatrics’ physicians are monitoring the situation and are in communication with infectious disease doctors at Nationwide Children’s Hospital for the latest information and updates.What is Measles? Measles is a … Read More
In our first episode of Vehicle Vitals with Dr. Tricia, Dr. Tricia talks about the recent uptick in cases of influenza in the community and some helpful information about symptoms and management. Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and not intended to be used as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Winter is a time of joy, family, and holidays. Snowball fights, sledding, and ice skating are favorite activities of kids and parents alike, and when done safely can be a great form of cold-weather exercise! Read on for some winter safety tips to keep your family happy and healthy this season.Bulky coats have no place in car seats! Little ones … Read More
With Autumn quickly approaching, here are some fall safety tips to keep in mind as the temperatures drop and the days get shorter!
As the weather improves, we hope to see more kids going outside to play and stay active. Here are a few tips to keep kids of all ages safe this Spring:
As the cold weather approaches, we all need to find ways to stay active. Exercise has numerous physical and mental health benefits for the whole family. Let’s put down our phones and turn off the TV and get moving as a family! See Dr. Beth’s list of winter exercise ideas for some ways to get fit and stay active! Family … Read More
Dr. Tricia’s 3rd round of Pediatricians in Cars discusses bullying and how to help kids know what to do if bullying occurs.
It’s one of the most dreaded signs to see hanging on the door of your child’s daycare room door – “There has been a case of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease in the classroom.” Nooooo! Hand, Foot, and Mouth (HFM) Disease is viral infection cause by a Coxsackie virus. It is a very common childhood viral infection. Typical symptoms include … Read More
In this video, Dr. Rob introduces us to his pets. Connect with us on Facebook (@HilliardPediatricsInc) and share a photo of your pet.
