Samantha Purdy, CPNP

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11/13/2024

Open wide 😱 Is your kid about to start their teething journey? Peek at our roadmap to see what’s ahead...

05/11/2023

Car Seat safety checks with Faith Community Health System's certified child passenger safety technicians.

Call to register ahead of time: 817-229-4609

Line up for car seat safety check:
- From Third Street drive behind Nifty Thrifty / Crisis Center
- At the intersection of Summitt and Second Streets enter the Eastside Church of Christ parking lot
- Families will be directed to park where certified technicians will conduct the safety check

07/30/2022

We now have two confirmed cases of monkeypox in young children in the United States. Here’s what you need to know:

https://www.checkupnewsroom.com/what-parents-caregivers-should-know-about-monkeypox/?utm_source=Instagram&utm_medium=OrganicSocial&utm_campaign=Monkeypox&utm_term=2022_July&utm_content=Monkeypox

By Jean YaegerThe global outbreak of monkeypox has raised concern now that at least two children in the United States have been diagnosed with the rare contagious disease.Increasing cases of the rare monkeypox virus, which causes a rash and flu-like symptoms, prompted the World Health Organization o...

07/05/2022

Babies should always sleep alone in their crib or bassinet. Remove all toys, pillows, blankets and crib bumpers. Learn more from Healthy Children: https://bit.ly/3xpzNR5

06/23/2022

To help ease the national shortage of baby formula, the U.S. government is importing several brands that weren't previously sold here. Healthy Children shares helpful facts, tips and more about imported formula for families: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/tips-tools/ask-the-pediatrician/Pages/why-are-we-seeing-baby-formula-brands-on-the-shelves-from-companies-i-havent-heard-about-before.aspx

06/15/2022

Time for tick season! Illness from biting insects is on the rise, but arming yourself with knowledge can help protect you and your loved ones.

06/09/2022

05/20/2022

Formula substitution list! From Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

05/18/2022

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/tips-tools/ask-the-pediatrician/Pages/Are-there-shortages-of-infant-formula-due-to-COVID-19.aspx

​Shortages of infant formulas have occurred in some stores, mostly due to pandemic-related supply chain issues and a recent large-scale recall of contaminated products. Read on for tips for families struggling to find infant formula.