Sapphire Pediatrics

03/14/2026

03/08/2026

Happy international women's day! We at Sapphire are proud to have an all female crew!

03/08/2026

In this visual guide, certified car seat experts walk through common installation mistakes and how to fix them. Learn what a secure car seat base and a tightly fastened tether look like and more.

03/08/2026

Vaccination with the MMR vaccine can keep your child healthy and from getting complications from measles including (but not limited to) pneumonia, brain swelling, blindness, deafness, cognitive impairment, and death. It also protects those too young to get their vaccine. As we look at spring break- make sure your kids are up to date on vaccines and consider postponing air travel with those younger than 1 year who are not eligible for the MMR.

03/07/2026

03/03/2026

2 cases of measles have been reported at Broomfield High school. One of the cases went to the UC health urgent care in Broomfield. The MMR vaccine is safe and keeps you from getting measles which is a potentially deadly disease in many ways. Measles itself can kill you. But if you survive it wipes out all immunity you had to precious diseases and can cause you to get incredibly ill in the aftermath. Check the CDPHE website for exposure information. If you think you may have been exposed call the health department or message us, but please try to stay home.

02/26/2026

Measles is a highly contagious, but preventable disease. CDPHE said getting vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself, your family and the people around you.

To help protect the community, the Arapahoe County Public Health Department is offering free MMR vaccination clinics for exposed individuals. No appointment is necessary.

Location: 4857 S. Broadway, Englewood, 80113

Date and time: Wednesday, Feb. 25, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Location: St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 6853 S. Prince St., Littleton, 80120

Date and time: Wednesday, Feb. 25, 1 to 4 p.m.

02/23/2026

02/18/2026

02/17/2026

Rebecca Lee Crumpler, MD was the first black woman to become a doctor in the United States. She was also one of the first female physician authors. In 1883, she published "A Book of Medical Discourses" which covered several medical issues in women and children, including the prevention and cure of infant bowel complaints.

02/14/2026