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Source: Pediatric Health Associates - July 2, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: news
Ethan is a hero-- he kept his helmet on and avoided a serious injury.
Meet Ethan. He suffered a head injury while riding his bike. His forehead was bleeding profusely and his worried parents took him to the emergency room where he had a several x-rays taken. Although his helmet was cracked in the accident, we are happy to report that his head injury was minor. Ethan, we're glad that you were wearing your helmet! Keep up the good work!Sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words....if your child is resistant to wearing a helmet, perhaps Ethan's picture might help them see why it's important. (Source: Pediatric Health Associates)
Source: Pediatric Health Associates - July 2, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: news
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And the winner is:Congratulations to our first mini iPad winner!There’s still time for you to be entered into our raffle for another mini iPad in September. All you have to do is sign into your patient portal account! Wouldn’t this be a great gift for back to school or Christmas? ******************ATTENTION PARENTS: Check up season is here and appointments are going fast! If you child needs a school or sports physical before school starts in the fall, we suggest you call the office at 630.717.2300 to make an appointment asap. ******************Fourth of July Schedule:We will be closing at 4:00 pm on...
Source: Pediatric Health Associates - June 23, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: news
Random Acts of Kindness
Happy Memorial DayKindnessIn a long term research study of 400 “tweens” in Canada, scientists found that children who performed acts of kindness towards their peers had a greater level of acceptance. Peers responded more positively and bullying incidents were reduced. Kind children were chosen most often by others as a person other kids wanted to work with.None of us knows what another person may be going through in life. It is important for us to teach our children that bullies often act out towards others because they are insecure themselves. Most bullying is in the form of teasing...
Source: Pediatric Health Associates - May 23, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Healthy Habits Source Type: news
We wish all our moms and grandmothers a very Happy Mother's Day!
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Source: Pediatric Health Associates - May 9, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: news
Have a media plan
Ah, the electronic age….connected 24/7/365! Isn’t it great to touch base with everyone on your list via facebook, text, email, instagram or old fashioned phone calls? Here’s some suggestions to help your family in the electronic world.Discuss with your kids the consequences of sharing too much. What goes out on the internet can stay there forever. Future employers and college admission departments are searching the web for info about the person they’re considering.Don’t forget to discuss “Stranger Danger” on the internet. Institute rules for what they are allowed to s...
Source: Pediatric Health Associates - May 9, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Healthy Habits Source Type: news
360 youth
Parents, Just for YOU!360 Youth Services is offering a parenting seminar series that will equip parents with practical, everyday tools to use with their children. Each seminar will focus on the needs of a different age group, and licensed counselors and experts will present tips on how to communicate effectively with your child and prepare them for the challenges and opportunities life brings.May's Topic: "Launching Your Teen into Successful Adulthood" Presenters: Angie Michalak, LCPC and Christina Melville, LCPC Date: Saturday, May 10th Time: 9:30am - 11:00am Location: 360 Youth Counse...
Source: Pediatric Health Associates - May 9, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Welcome to Pediatric Health Associates Source Type: news
Do you know someone who has a child with special needs? Please share with them that there is a Special Needs Expo this Saturday, May 3rd.
From the desk of nurse manager, Heather Dahl RNChildren with special needs hold a special place in our hearts here at Pediatric Health Associates. Our Medical Home program, which includes our Medical Home coordinator, Julie Blazek, RN, board certified pediatricians, and our registered nursing staff, can provide you and your child with extensive services.Caring for a special needs child can be overwhelming at times. The long lists of specialist appointments, diagnostic testing, procedures, surgeries, and follow up appointments can create feelings of anxiety, intimidation, and discouragement.Here at ...
Source: Pediatric Health Associates - May 1, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: news
Tidbits
We join the Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (ICAAP) in mourning the loss of Chicago pediatrician Jerry Umanos who died in an attack at CURE children’s hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan. Dr. Umanos devoted his time volunteering in Afghanistan to care for the children of the war-torn country and to train physicians. He also helped to institute a program to teach Afghan women basic health skills to care for mothers and children in their communities.He was a pediatrician at the Lawndale Christian Health Center in Chicago for 25 years. A man of deep faith, he felt it was his calling to he...
Source: Pediatric Health Associates - April 25, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Healthy Habits Vaccination Information Source Type: news
32 gigs of Memory
From the desk of Brittany Jimenez, RN We often hear in the media how to limit smart or cell phone use in teens and young children, and the other potential dangers that smart phones may pose in brain development and in causing neck and back pain. But frankly, maybe we need to look at ourselves ‘the adults’, and see that we may be doing to harm the relationships in our lives that mean the most. A recent study in the journal Pediatrics made some interesting observations regarding cell phone use- not use by young children or teens, but by their parents!!...
Source: Pediatric Health Associates - April 18, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Healthy Habits Source Type: news
We've added some new tools for you!
The robins are back so spring must be coming! You’ve survived a long, hard winter and we’re sure you’re looking forward to summertime activities. Why not get your school and sports physicals out of the way now so that you can just have fun with the kids this summer?PHA has added the following benefits for our families!1) Often we find that families want to share with expectant parents or new neighbors information about our practice. We now have a video on the website which will give them an overview about the practice. Feel free to direct your friends/family to our website or you can view the...
Source: Pediatric Health Associates - March 28, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Changes at PHA Source Type: news
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Announcing the newest members of our family! Congratulations to Nurse Practitioner Kim Gubbins who welcomed her first child, Rosie, into the world on March 1st. Mom and baby are doing very well and we can’t help but oooh and aaah over this little adorable one!Congrats are also in order to Julian TangMD on the birth of his little sweetie, Emilia! Born on St. Patrick’s Day, she was welcomed home by twins Ian and Jia. Dr. Tang has a knack for having his kids on holidays since the twins were born on Valentine’s Day 2012! Welcome to the world, sweet l...
Source: Pediatric Health Associates - March 21, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Changes at PHA Source Type: news
Great Job, Parents!
From the desk of Nurse Practitioner Romina GiesemanRomina Gieseman, CPNPAccording to the New York Times, federal authorities reported a 43 percent drop in the obesity rate among 2-to 5-year-old children over the past decade. This is a significant finding that has given some researchers hope that policy changes, may positively affect health behavior. The behaviors cited that are believed to have contributed to the decline are:1. Children now consume less calories from sugary beverages than they did in 1999 and consume 4-7% less calories than they did ten years ago (down 7% for boy...
Source: Pediatric Health Associates - March 21, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Healthy Habits Source Type: news
Don't Forget to Talk to your Baby
As parents, we are our child's first teacher. That teaching begins at birth. Baby and toddler brains are like sponges that soak up all the language we direct at them. The earlier you start explaining the world to your baby, the better. Talking, singing and reading to your baby is essential, even before they can respond . Research has shown that how much and how well you talk with your babies and toddlers directly effect how well they learn to speak. Parents need to have conversations with their little ones. Don't just say, "Doggie", but elaborate and sa...
Source: Pediatric Health Associates - March 7, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Healthy Habits Source Type: news
Introducing young children to the world of computer programming
Shelly Flais, MDWe at Pediatric Health Associates support your child's health and medical concerns, and we also seek to nurture kids as a whole, including both mind and body. In this spirit, today's blog post is on the topic of childhood education, to provide food for thought for parents in the evolving 21st century. As Illinois schools implement newer Common Core standards, the face of education continues to evolve. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) curricula are gaining more attention as these fields foster particular skills that will be necessary for the workforce over the next few decades. Computer scie...
Source: Pediatric Health Associates - February 28, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Healthy Habits Source Type: news
