Kids.Healthcare PC

11/26/2025

Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy your holiday with your families.
We are closing for the night and will see everyone Friday and Saturday from 10am-1pm.

11/26/2025

🍼 Helping Clear Your Baby’s Stuffy Nose with a Bulb Syringe (AKA the bo**er sucker)

A stuffy nose can make feeding and sleep tough for little ones. Here’s a simple, gentle way to help:

How to Use a Bulb Syringe:
-Lay your baby on their back on a comfortable surface.
-Put 2 saline drops in each nostril to loosen mucus.
-Squeeze the bulb first, then gently place the tip just inside the nostril.
-Slowly release the bulb to suction out the mucus.
-Repeat on the other side and wipe away any remaining mucus.

✨ Try clearing the nose before feedings and bedtime to help your baby breathe easier and rest more comfortably

11/25/2025

There's still time to get your child their flu shot.
Schedule or walk-in for a flu vaccine anytime.

11/24/2025

Kids.Healthcare is wishing all of our families a warm and Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍁
Please note we will have adjusted hours this week in observance of the holiday. Wishing you a safe, restful, and joyful weekend with the ones you love

11/20/2025

2025 is rapidly coming to a close!
If your kiddo has not had their well child visit this year, there is still time to schedule.

Text or call us to schedule your child's annual check up today.

11/19/2025

🍁🦃 Thanksgiving is almost here, and Kids.Healthcare is already dreaming about all the delicious holiday foods! From creamy mashed potatoes to that perfectly cooked turkey! We can practically smell the feast! 😋

We want to know what your family’s favorite Thanksgiving dish is!
👉 Cast your vote in our Thanksgiving Food Poll and help us settle the debate once and for all!

Tell us your go-to holiday bite in the comments, too — we love hearing from our families! 💛🍽️

11/17/2025

🍼 Parenting Tip: How to Take Your Child’s Temperature 🩺

If your little one isn’t feeling well, checking their temperature can help you know when to seek care. Here’s a quick guide based on recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics:

✅ Best Practices
-Use a digital thermometer, not a mercury glass one.
-A fever is generally considered 100.4°F (38°C) or higher.
-“Normal” temperature can vary depending on time of day, age, and activity level.

📏 Thermometer Types & Accuracy
-Re**al (bottom): Most accurate, especially for infants under 3 months.
-Forehead (temporal): A reliable option for all ages.
-Ear (tympanic): Good for kids 6 months and older when used correctly.
-Oral (mouth): Best for kids about 4 years and up who can hold the thermometer in place.
-Armpit (axillary): Easiest to use, but least accurate.

👀 When to Call Your Pediatrician
Call right away if your child:
-Is 2 months or younger with a re**al temperature of 100.4°F or higher
-Has a fever above 104°F at any age
-Looks very ill, unusually sleepy, or extremely fussy
-Has symptoms like a stiff neck, severe headache, rash, trouble breathing, or repeated vomiting
-Has immune system concerns, is on steroids, or has had a seizure

💡 Parent Tip: Keep a digital thermometer on hand and read the instructions ahead of time so you’re ready when your child isn’t feeling well.

Feel free to share this with other parents — a little preparation goes a long way!

11/13/2025

🌟 Happy National Nurse Practitioner Week! 🌟

We are so thankful for our amazing NPs — Brittany, Amy, and Mikala — and the incredible care they provide to our patients and families every day. 💙 They are a true resource to our community, going above and beyond to make sure every child feels cared for and supported.

We really hit the jackpot with these three! 🍀 Help us celebrate them by leaving a comment or some ❤️ below to show your appreciation for our wonderful nurse practitioners!

11/12/2025

If your child takes ByHeart formula, stop it immediately and wash any surface that the formula may have come in contact with. Please call/text the office and let our staff know if your child has taken this formula in the last month and we can discuss things to monitor for at home and when your child would need evaluated by a provider.

We also have several formula alternatives on hand, if you are unable to purchase alternative formula

Details on an outbreak of infant botulism linked to infant formula, November 2025.

11/11/2025

Happy Veterans Day! 🇺🇸
Kids.Healthcare thanks all who have served and continue to serve our country. Your courage inspires us every day.

11/10/2025

❄️ Snow Fun, Safely!

Cold weather doesn’t have to mean staying inside. It looks like a winter wonderland outside and Kids.Healthcare wants you to play it safe!

🧣 Top tips:
-Dress kids in layers (don’t forget hats, mittens & boots!)
-Change wet clothes right away
-Watch for frostbite (pale, numb skin) or hypothermia (shivering, confusion)
-Supervise sledding and skating. Pick safe, obstacle-free spots.
-Join the fun! Adults deserve snow days too!

Keep it fun, keep it safe, and warm up with some cocoa after! ☕💙

Learn more from the American Academy of Pediatrics:
👉 https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-play/Pages/Winter-Safety.aspx--

11/08/2025

👣🤒 Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease: What Parents Should Know

We’re seeing a lot of cases of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease since school started (should really be called hand, foot, mouth, butt disease). It is a common childhood illness that spreads easily, especially in daycare and school settings.

👶 What to expect:

Fever, sore throat, and tiny blisters or rash on the hands, feet, buttocks, and in the mouth.

It’s usually mild and lasts about a week.

💧 What to do:

Keep your child comfortable with plenty of fluids and rest.

Use pain relievers (acetaminophen or ibuprofen) as directed.

Keep kids home if they have a fever or open sores that make drooling worse — they can still spread the virus.

🧼 Prevention tips:
Good handwashing is key! Remind little ones to wash hands after using the bathroom, before eating, and after wiping noses.