Summit Pediatrics

03/24/2026

🚨 Medication Check, Parents! 🚨

The FDA has recently issued a recall involving certain ibuprofen products distributed by Taro Pharmaceuticals, so it’s a great time to take a quick peek in your medicine cabinet 👀 Ibuprofen from other manufacturers is still safe to use as directed!

💊 Recalls can happen for a variety of reasons—like labeling issues, packaging concerns, or quality problems—and are meant to keep your family safe.

👉 What you can do:
✔️ Check lot numbers & expiration dates
✔️ Avoid using any recalled product
✔️ When in doubt, call your pediatrician or pharmacist

💛 Reminder: Ibuprofen is still safe and effective when used correctly in children over 6 months—check with your pediatrician for dosing!

If you’re unsure about a product you have at home, we’re always happy to help you double check 😊

03/16/2026

02/24/2026

🌟 Provider Spotlight 🌟
Meet Dr. Sriharsha Rallapalle (“Dr. R”)!

🎓 Education:
University of South Alabama

🏀 Hobbies:
Playing tennis and basketball

🍗 Favorite Food:
Chicken wings

🐭 Favorite Disney/Cartoon Characters:
Simba (from The Lion King) and Hercules

We are so lucky to have Dr. R taking care of our patients and helping families feel right at home at Summit Pediatrics Valleydale and Sylacauga Pediatrics! Be sure to say hello next time you see him in the clinic! 💙

02/11/2026

Tiny tummies, we’ve got you covered! 🐻🍼

We currently have formula samples that are approaching their expiration date and would love to pass them along to families who can use them soon.

If you’re interested, give our Chelsea location a call at (205) 678-0861 or send us a message!

Available while supplies last 💛

01/31/2026

❄️ Weather Update ❄️
Summit Pediatrics will be closed on Saturday, January 31 due to extreme cold and the potential for icy roads.

Thank you for your understanding as we prioritize the safety of our patients and staff. Stay safe and warm! 💙

01/29/2026

Happy National Pediatrician Day to our very own phenomenal pediatricians! We are so thankful for your continued dedication to our pediatric patients! ❤️

01/26/2026

❄️ Weather Update ❄️
Summit Pediatrics will delay opening until 10:30 AM on Monday, January 26 at both our Chelsea and Valleydale locations due to the potential for icy roads.

Thank you for your understanding as we prioritize the safety of our patients and staff. Stay safe and warm! 💙

12/04/2025

It’s National Cookie Day and we’re serving up sweetness and safety! 🍪💛

Keep those tiny tummies happy with a few crumb-sized tips:
• Stick to soft, easy-to-chew cookies for little learners
• Watch out for nuts that can be choking hazards
• Skip the raw dough—no sneaky bites with raw eggs!
• Soft textures = happy early eaters

Now tell us in the comments… what’s your go-to cookie flavor? 🍪✨👩‍🍳