Did you know that routine prescription refills can be submitted through our Patient Portal or the HEALOW app? This is an easy way to request a refill for your child’s medication when it is convenient for your schedule. Below you will find instructions on how to request a refill using both the portal and the HEALOW app. As a reminder, … Read More
Fireworks and sparklers cause 1000s of injuries to children and teens every year in the United States. Small bottle rockets and sparklers cause many injuries despite their small size. Please follow local laws. Do not allow children to play with or light fireworks and sparklers. Older teens using fireworks should be supervised by adults and practice good safety guidelines (keep … Read More
The weather is nice now (most of the time) and we encourage kids to play outside. But there are some things to remember before heading for the great outdoors. First, don’t forget to use sunscreen and to avoid another rash we are seeing a lot of; remember, “Leaves of three, let it be.” The poison ivy plant often grows as … Read More
Swimmer’s ear is a common childhood infection where bacteria infect the skin or lining of the ear canal. It is most commonly seen after swimming, but can occur after long showers or getting the ears damp with baths. Swimmer’s ear is more common when the water is untreated (ocean, lakes, ponds). Often the outer ear will be tender when tugged … Read More
Summer is here and the pools are open! Let’s grab our swimsuits and sunscreen and go have some fun. Cooling off on a hot summer day at the pool/lake is always great, but we must remember how to stay safe. Here are a few reminders of how to keep kids safe near the water: Never leave children alone in or … Read More
Insect Bites: We are getting to that time of year when your children (who seem to attract mosquitoes) will get covered in bites. Some of these can be dramatic, and we get many phone calls for reactions 2-4 inches in diameter. Thankfully, these are almost never dangerous and resolve over 2-3 days. We recommend symptomatic therapy such as Benadryl, cool … Read More
Our physicians and staff are excited to begin vaccinating children 12 years and older with the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. We hope you enjoy our fun take on Baby Shark to encourage all kids to get vaccinated when they are eligible. Credit (and blame) for the idea and lyrics goes to Dr. Rob. Also a huge thanks to Dr. Tim for … Read More
As many of you may be aware, 12 to 15 year olds may soon be eligible to receive the COVID-19 Vaccine. In this video, Dr. Rob reviews the reasons why our physicians recommend the vaccine. As always, please feel free to call with questions.
