Pediatrics at Brookstone Centre

12/30/2025

🌬️ Tis the season for lots of viruses! 🌬️

If your baby or infant is congested, here are a few things you can do at home to help them feel more comfortable:

✔️ Run a cool-mist humidifier in the room during sleep to keep the inside of the nose moist.
✔️ Remove visible mucus by placing a drop of nasal saline (or breast milk) in each nostril, then gently suction with a bulb syringe.

🚨 When to be seen:
If congestion is interfering with your baby’s ability to eat or sleep, if your baby develops a fever, or if you notice labored or fast breathing, those are important reasons for your child to be evaluated.

12/26/2025

Sharing the latest CDC map for flu activity. As you can see, Georgia is currently experiencing high flu activity. We are seeing a significant number of Influenza A cases in the office.

Certain children are at higher risk for complications from the flu, including children under the age of 2 and those with underlying conditions such as asthma. Complications can include ear infections and pneumonia.

12/25/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas! 🎄
We hope everyone is having a wonderful time celebrating with their families.
Our office is closed today for the holiday, but we will be open tomorrow, Friday, December 26th.
Wishing you a joyful and safe holiday season!

12/18/2025

💤 Sleep Matters for Kids Too 💤

Recently, we have seen a number of children with obstructive sleep apnea in the office. Many people think sleep apnea only affects adults, but it can occur in young children as well.

If your child snores several nights a week, has pauses in breathing, or gasps while sleeping, this is something to pay attention to. Quality sleep is essential for a child’s growth, learning, and behavior.

For older children, signs may include falling asleep at school, needing daytime naps, difficulty focusing, or ongoing fatigue—especially when combined with snoring or restless sleep.

If you notice these symptoms, please let your pediatrician know so we can evaluate and guide you on next steps. Early recognition can make a big difference in your child’s health and well-being.

12/10/2025

Due to ongoing construction on Bradley Park, traffic is heavier than usual. Please allow extra travel time when coming to your appointment.

12/10/2025

We have appointments available today as well as this Saturday. This would be a great time to get those spring sports physicals completed !

12/09/2025

It is no secret that health insurance rates have increased significantly.
If the new rates have priced you out of the market, or you decide to forgo classical health coverage, you do not need to give up your pediatrician.
We welcome and work with families without insurance. Contact us for more details.

12/08/2025

“A day that will live in infamy”

12/03/2025

We have appointments available this Saturday, December 6th. If your child needs a well visit or a sports physical, this would be a great time to get it done without having to miss school or work!

11/26/2025

We hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving! Our office will be closed this Thursday and Friday.

11/23/2025

If you have a child under the age of 5 and live in Muscogee or Harris County, you can receive a free book every month in the mail through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library!

I’m sharing the link below because this program is truly wonderful. I did this for all three of my kids, and they loved getting their own books in the mail. It’s such a fun and easy way to build your home library and encourage early reading.

If you start at birth, that adds up to 60 books over the first five years of life! 🎉

The Chattahoochee Valley Imagination Library is dedicated to inspiring a love of reading by gifting books free of charge to children from birth to age five, through funding shared by Dolly Parton, the United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley, and administrative support from the Chattahoochee Valley Li...

11/21/2025

📅 Saturday Appointments Available!

We have openings tomorrow, Saturday, Nov 22nd, for both sick and well visits. This is a great opportunity to bring your child in before the holiday rush if they need to be seen.

Weekend appointments are a convenient way to take care of your child’s health without missing school or work.

Give us a call to schedule—we’re here for you! 💙👶🩺