Springdale-Mason Pediatrics

01/19/2026

Today we’re wishing Holly a very Happy Birthday! 🎈 🥳
Holly helps keep our office flowing smoothly and plays an integral role in making our patients feel right at home. We hope you have a wonderful day celebrating your birthday!

01/18/2026

🎈 Happy Birthday Angie! 🎈
Angie wears many hats in our office and somehow still finds time to be the life of the party! Thanks for keeping us laughing, energized, and on our toes. Wishing you a day full of cake, fun, and well earned celebration!

01/16/2026

The most important vitamin many kids aren’t getting enough of? Vitamin D.

Even with a balanced diet, vitamin D is hard to get from food alone. The only foods that contain it are fatty fish, mushrooms, eggs, and fortified products like milk and cereal— that’s it! Yes, our skin can make it through sun exposure. But add in sunscreen, indoor time, and the long winters here in the Midwest—and many children fall short.

Why it matters 👇
🦴Supports strong bones & teeth
🦠 Plays a role in immune health
🧠 Important for growth and development

Most kids don’t need mega-doses—but many do benefit from a daily supplement, especially infants, breastfed babies, and kids who don’t drink much fortified milk.

💡 Talk with your child’s provider about what’s right for your child—because nutrition isn’t one-size-fits-all.

01/13/2026

We wanted to offer all of our patients and their families an update on our approach to vaccines in light of the revised vaccine schedule released by the CDC last week. In short, our care and recommendations will remain rooted in science. At this time, we will not be making any changes. We will follow the data, not a political agenda, be it left or right. Your children deserve the best possible care that we can offer. Our providers are happy to answer your questions or concerns. As always, are here for you.

01/12/2026

01/06/2026

✨ Can I rely on AI for my health questions? ✨

AI is everywhere! We’ve been told by a parent or a patient that they asked Chat GPT about symptoms and it told them what may be going on. Sometimes patients come in telling us they have something, based on what an AI app told them. Yes, AI can absolutely be helpful. But when it comes to medical advice, it’s important to use it wisely!

🧠 What AI can help with:
• Understanding medical terms or diagnoses
• Learning about treatment options
• Preparing questions for your visit with us
• Getting general health education

🚫 What AI can’t replace:
• A physical exam
• Your full medical history
• Clinical judgment
• Personalized risk assessment
• Follow-up care or accountability (!)

⚠️ Why relying on AI can be risky:
• AI can sound very confident, even when it’s wrong
• It only knows what you tell it—not what you don’t, and it may not ask the right clarification questions
• It can miss red flags that a clinician would catch
• It can lead to delayed care or false reassurance

👩‍⚕️ Doctors don’t just get and give information—we interpret it. Medicine unfortunately has a lot of nuance, uncertainty, and requires knowing you or your child as a patient to get the best care. That’s something AI simply can’t do.

✅ Best approach: Use AI to educate yourself, but please come see us, and let us help you get the right diagnosis and treatment, if you’re concerned something is wrong. AI is a tool—not a replacement for medical evaluation and care.

01/02/2026

Starting this Monday January 5th!

12/25/2025

Happy Birthday Sue! We are incredibly grateful for you and for the thorough, compassionate care you give every single day. Your kindness, dedication, and genuine love for our patients truly make a difference and it does not go unnoticed. You are a bright light on our team and we are so lucky to have you. We hope your day is as wonderful as you are.

12/24/2025

Figgy & Joy spent their last day playing tricks on us before “rolling out!” See the comments for Figgy’s trick today! Happy Holidays❤️💚

12/23/2025

Jayna gave Figgy a picture for Santa today and Figgy will be heading off soon to the North Pole!

Joy was making and passing out hot chocolate and spreading a little holiday cheer. 🎄