Northwest Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine

National guidelines based on work done in Portland at OHSU have just come out to keep children rear facing as long as possible, from a new evaluation of current injury data.  Be sure to check this link for the story:  http://www.aappublications.org/news/2018/08/30/passengersafety083018  

Happy to discuss at your child’s next preventive or immunization visit. Some good info to get started here: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/qa/misconceptions.htm

Good tips here from the American Academy of Pediatrics:  https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/gradeschool/school/Pages/Back-to-School-Tips.aspx Immunizations are in for back to school, including flu vaccines. Give us a ring to schedule an efficient “shots only” visit, or for any other concerns as our kids join the germ fest!  Dr. Martin reminds all kids to get a good night’s sleep, brush […]

We are….because they were.  Honoring those whose legacy we live, we hope that all of you celebrate well and safely this Memorial Day weekend.  We will have regular hours Friday available for acute care.  Saturday and Sunday we may be in and out of range remembering those on whose shoulders we stand, and enjoying the […]

To help keep your child’s skin safe and healthy this Summer, be sure to follow the advice at the link for safer sunscreens!  Loose fitting light clothing, hats and sunglasses (where possible!) are also key.  We recommend keeping sunscreen by your front door or where you get your child ready as a reminder to use it […]

https://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-aap/aap-press-room/news-features-and-safety-tips/Pages/Halloween-Safety-Tips.aspx    Good advice from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Click the link here for good Halloween tips before you head out.

Here’s a link to the latest safer sunscreens guide.   Always be sure to test new sunscreens by putting a patch of it on the leg before putting it all over your child’s body.  Be sure to drink extra water, wear your sunglasses/sun hats, and consider swim lessons, making sure younger children are observed at […]

Good tips here: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/news/Pages/Back-to-School-Tips.aspx http://www.pbs.org/parents/education/going-to-school/parent-involvement/ Be sure to let us know if your child has any health concerns going into the school year.  This might include not only illness, but improving their nutrition or exercise status, and of course includes their emotional health and overall well being.  Setting up ahead of time for organizational success […]

We like to be sure to be available to you for your kids and teens, and offer more access to care for your child and teen than any other clinic in the area!  In addition to our regular hours Monday through Friday, we do our best to offer acute care on call 7 days a […]