We were thrilled to once again support area school programs in supporting Families in the Park this year. It was great to see such good turnouts at the events, and so many happy kids getting that energy out! We seemed to have made those kids even a little happier with a variety of gifts, but … Read more
Follow this link to check for relative toxicities of ingredients in current sunscreens. Use lower toxicity products whenever practical, just keep in mind that this guide rates according to (lack of) toxicity, not necessarily effectiveness or ease of use. Many of the lower toxicity sunscreens are in a base of zinc oxide, which is … Read more
http://breakingnews.ewg.org/2011sunscreen/ Now that Summer’s finally here, don’t forget to protect your family with sunscreen. Keep a bottle by the door so you remember! The above guide rates based on relative toxicity of ingredients, not effectiveness, but many products are both safe and effective. As always with sunscreens, test a small patch on the back or … Read more
http://abcnews.go.com/WNT/video/whooping-cough-surges-us-16282723 With over 1200 cases confirmed in Washington as of 5/10/12, and 169 in Oregon, including 2 in Hood River and Wasco Counties, it’s never been a better time to make sure your children (and you!) have updated your immunizations recently. Current vaccines given to adolescents and older for tetanus (the TDaP vaccine) also protect … Read more
The team at Northwest Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine is excited to say “We’re Open!” and to have welcomed your children as the first patients to a pediatrics office in Hood River! An official “Grand Opening” is in the works, but for now, we’re just busy seeing area children and putting finishing touches on our cozy … Read more
Follow this link to avoid allergy pitfalls for Halloween. Of course, it may be wise for your child to take or continue taking any allergy medicines previously used for allergies…and brush those teeth! Have a happy and safe Halloween….we will see you soon! http://acaai.org/press/news-releases/2011/Pages/Don’tLetAllergies,AsthmaSpoilHalloweenFun.aspx
Short answer is, “a lot!” We are a team dedicated toward children of all ages, through young adulthood. Typically that means birth (even pre-conception) through 21, though Dr. Martin sees his patients through the occasional “home from college” visits as well, helping them eventually transition effectively to an “adult” doctor. Our team aims to … Read more
Thanks so much for joining us at Families in the Park. In Dr. Martin’s 5 years in Hood River, he’s become very involved in many things related to children in the community (tends to happen when you’re the only pediatrician in town!), and certainly one of the best things to support is education in our … Read more
Our new organization supports local kids on so many levels, and is proud to support local schools by helping to sponsor Families in the Park! We look forward to seeing you at Jackson Park in Hood River on August 11th and 18th for 2 awesome events for families and kids. August 11th is … Read more
With the 4th of July weekend here, it is especially important to remember to practice fireworks safety. Not that fireworks and safety really go together! We strongly recommend that you not use any fireworks at home. Enjoy the professional display over the river! Hood River Police have also indicated that any firework that explodes or … Read more