Of course, we’re big Finding Nemo Fans here, and we can’t wait for the sequel! Especially if Ellen says the story is a good one! More info here: http://www.stack.com/2013/04/06/finding-nemo-2/ On top of that good news, we’re working on an Open House and some additional exciting announcements! We’re so appreciative of our patient family and all … Read more
Globally, hearts are broken over events in Newtown, CT. We’ll be helping lead a discussion locally on the many ways we can make improvements that will help prevent this from recurring here. The response will be thoughtful and multifaceted as the problem, so constructive ideas that move beyond extreme opinion will be encouraged. Contact us … Read more
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/north-america/travel-tips-and-articles/77521?affil=huffpostmod Travel safely and avoid germs for you and your loved ones. If you haven’t yet gotten a flu vaccine, now’s the time to get one to give your body some time to develop immunity before the holiday deluge of germs from all your well wishing friends and family! Here’s a few quick … Read more
Experts: Flu spreading faster than usual Click on the above link, or cut and paste it into your web browser.
A joyous event to help give a chance to one of our favorite Hood River kiddos who’s fighting a rare form of cancer. Volunteer work and donations by Northwest Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, Photographer Erin Tegeler, Rosauer’s, the Hood River News, Walgreens, the Columbia Gorge Hotel, and the Hood River Fire Dept, who will … Read more
As always, prevention is key! Here are some helpful tips, to go along with healthy eating, sleeping, drinking water, checkups, and immunizations to help keep your child healthy this winter. Keep those hands away from the face! Remember to disinfect the commonly touched surfaces in your home, especially doorknobs, smartphones, faucets, and … Read more
At Northwest Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, recycling is just one way that we strive to protect the earth and its resources for the children we serve. Here’s some info about recycling items that can be extra hazardous if wasted as trash! http://www.recyclebank.com/live-green/5-things-you-should-always-recycle/ and don’t forget to wash those reusable shopping bags! Don’t Forget … Read more
Adding to the difficult breathing caused by the Mt. Adams and Sisters area fires, the fire along the banks of 84 is causing severe breathing problems for many people in the area. Please consider indoor activities, or find some fresh air out of the smoke’s reach, particularly if your child has underlying breathing problems like … Read more
http://www.myhealthnewsdaily.com/3124-flu-vaccine-new-season.html It takes a couple of weeks to build the protection from the vaccine, so get your family protected today! Kids through adults (2+) without a history of wheezing or asthma like symptoms can get the version that’s just a puff in the nose! As always, we try to make it easier for parents to … Read more
Over the next month or so, we’re again supporting area student athletes with free sports physicals. Like last year, Northwest Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine and the Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital Foundation are teaming up to make a donation to local schools for each physical donated by Dr. Martin and staff! 2011 physicals generated $1000 … Read more