Zika in the news
Mosquitoes and Zika are much in the news-- until now it was an issue of ' should I travel to the Carribean ' …however now the mosquito carrying the Zika virus is in a large neighborhood of Miami. The illness can be a prolonged one in both kids& adults, however80% of those infected do not experience any symptoms. Usually it ' s a flu-like illness that resolves in a few days.Pregnant women are at the greatest risk. Those infected have afairchance of passing the virus to their unborn child. Babies are born wi...
Source: Pediatric Health Associates - August 5, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Healthy Habits Vaccination Information Source Type: news
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Source: Pediatric Health Associates - July 29, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Vaccination Information Source Type: news
Pok émon Go
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Source: Pediatric Health Associates - July 29, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Healthy Habits Safety Source Type: news
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Have a Safe and Happy Fourth! &n...
Source: Pediatric Health Associates - June 30, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: news
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Lauren PesolaFrom the desk of PHA staff member Lauren Pesola:PHA, along with the American College of Sports Medicine, recommends that children and adolescents participate in at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day. Is your child meeting this guideline? Regularly participating in physical activity provides many benefits to your child. Those that are physically active are more likely to maintain a healthy weight and develop strong bones, joints and muscles. Participation in routine physical activity also decreases your child’s risk of developing conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, high cholesterol and hig...
Source: Pediatric Health Associates - June 10, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Healthy Habits Source Type: news
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Dr. Wall is featured on the Crain’s Chicago Business article regarding the state budget crisis causing hospitals and practices to have significant financial debt due to the lack of payment from the state for healthcare services. The link is below:http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20160604/ISSUE01/306049992/hospitals-biggest-deadbeat-illinois**********************************************************************There will be an event on social media tomorrow from 1-2 p.m tomorrow for parents encouraging the avoidance of using laundry pods to reduce the risk of accidental ingestion. You can join by using hashtag&...
Source: Pediatric Health Associates - June 6, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Safety Source Type: news
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Congratulations On Your New Addition!Lactation Consult visits now available in Naperville. Questions about breastfeeding? Whether you are a new mother or experiencing challenges after several months of breastfeeding, we are here to help! We want to help you achieve your breastfeeding goals. Pediatric Health will be offering lactation visits on Saturdays starting in May. If you need assistance with achieving a proper latch, have concerns about low supply, need help with pumping and preparing for returning to work or have any other breastfeeding concerns, please call our office to schedule ...
Source: Pediatric Health Associates - May 4, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Changes at PHA Source Type: news
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Sofia Shakir, MDJihad Shoshara, MDSince the medical mission trips to Jordan by Dr. Shoshara and Dr, Shakir, we are keenly aware of the tragic situations facing the Syrian people. This past week we learned of the senseless bombing of the Children's Hospital in Aleppo, Syria. We think of the families who lost children, and also the family of Dr. Wasim Muaz. He was the last pediatrician working in that city. We salute our colleague, who sacrificed his life caring for children who have suffered so much. Please join us in praying for all the families and children so affected by the Syrian tragedy, e...
Source: Pediatric Health Associates - May 4, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: news
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Dr. Shoshara just returned from leading a week-long medical mission trip serving Syrian refugees in Jordan for the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS). For 6 days, Dr. Shoshara led a team of over 60 physicians who cared for Syrian refugees all across the country. In total, his team treated over 6,000 patients. Among them, his team’s surgeons provided needed reconstructive surgeries to 34 refugees, and their cardiologists provided 39 cardiac catheterizations to refugees with critical heart disease. We at Pediatric Health Associates salute the service of our physicians to patients acros...
Source: Pediatric Health Associates - April 12, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Volunteer Opportunities Source Type: news
Free Event: An Evening For Parents: Tough Teen Topics - A Discussion on Technology, Addictions & Sexuality
Discussion on Technology, Addictions & amp; Sexuality. < /i > < /span > < /b > < /span > < /b > < br / > < b > < span style= " font-family: & quot;georgia & quot; , & quot;times new roman & quot; , serif; " > < b > < span style= " font-family: & quot;georgia & quot; , & quot;times new roman & quot; , serif; " > < br / > < /span > < /b > < /span > < /b > < b > < span style= " font-family: & quot;georgia & quot; , & quot;times new roman & quot; , serif; " > < b > < span style= " font-family: & quot;georgia & quot; , & quot;times new roman & quot; , serif; " > Presenters are Cindy Baleskie, Melissa Pasquinelli and Cynthia Ave...
Source: Pediatric Health Associates - April 8, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Healthy Habits Source Type: news
Free Event: An Evening For Parents: Tough Teen Topics - A Discussion on Technology, Addictions & Sexuality
Discussion on Technology, Addictions & Sexuality.Presenters are Cindy Baleskie, Melissa Pasquinelli and Cynthia Avers. They will discuss current trends, offer suggestions to parents on how to broach these topics with their teens and ways to help teens avoid falling into unhealthy patterns.The presentation will be held on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 from 6:30 - 8:15 pm at:The Naperville Chamber of Commerce55 South Main StreetSuite 351Naperville, IL 60540You may register thru the below link.https://napervilleilcoc.wliinc23.com/external/wcpages/wcevents/eventregistration.aspx?eventID=26192R2J5H (Source: Pediatric Health Associates)
Source: Pediatric Health Associates - April 8, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Healthy Habits Source Type: news
Peak flu season generally starts in February.
Zeba Hasan MDEven though it has been a mild winter, we are still seeing the usual winter viruses and infections in our pediatric patients. If your child hasn't received their flu shot yet, now is a great time to do so! Infants and children 6 months and older can receive the flu vaccine. Influenza activity often peaks in February and can last into May. It's definitely not to late to get immunized. Just a reminder, for babies who are receiving the flu shot for the first time, they will need a booster dose one month after the first dose.Symptoms of the flu include fevers, muscle aches, and fatigue. They can also in...
Source: Pediatric Health Associates - February 3, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Healthy Habits Vaccination Information Source Type: news
Zika virus
From the desk of Katie Faragher, CPNPKatie Faragher, CPNPWhat is Zika virus?Zika virus is spread to humans through mosquito bites. Twenty percent of people infected with the virus become ill. The most common symptoms of Zika virus include fever, rash, joint pain, and red eyes. Less common symptoms include muscle pain and headache. The time of exposure to the virus to symptoms is unknown, but thought to be a few days to a week. Symptoms typically last several days to a week. Treatment is supportive care and infected people are not contagious.There is no vaccination or prophylactic medicat...
Source: Pediatric Health Associates - January 26, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: news
Baby it ’s cold outside!
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Source: Pediatric Health Associates - January 12, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Healthy Habits Source Type: news
Baby it’s cold outside!
Along with the American Academy of Pediatrics we would like to remind our parents that children are much more susceptible to the cold which can lead to hypothermia. Symptoms of hypothermia can include shivering, goose bumps, clumsiness, slurring of speech and becoming lethargic. If your child or someone you know is experiencing these symptoms, call 911 immediately. While you are waiting for help to arrive, get indoors, remove any wet clothing and cover them with blankets. If breathing stops or you can’t find a pulse, begin CPR.Frostbite is another concern this time of year. ...
Source: Pediatric Health Associates - January 12, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Healthy Habits Source Type: news
