Holyoke Pediatric Associates

02/06/2026

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Healthy sleep supports children’s growth, learning, and emotional well-being. Learn why quality rest is essential at every age.

02/04/2026

Here's what's happening at HPA this month! Stay healthy and warm everyone 😊

02/04/2026

Our weekly playgroups are on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:00am. Monday's group is at Playful Minds in Chicopee. Tuesday's group is at the Holyoke Library. Thursday's group is for infants/toddlers at Head Start on Maple St. Please join us!

01/29/2026

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Learn about common winter illnesses in children, how to prevent them, recognize symptoms early, and know when to call a pediatrician.

01/23/2026

Our offices will be closed on Monday 01/26/26 due to the impending snowstorm. Our on-call service will be still be available for any urgent questions or concerns. Our team is actively working to reschedule all of Monday's appointments, but please give the office a call if you have not heard from us already. At this time, we will still be open on Saturday and Sunday morning for sick visits only. Stay safe and warm this weekend!

01/23/2026

We wanted to share this upcoming webinar on childhood vaccines, offered by HealthyChildren.org (The American Academy of Pediatrics website for parents).

The session will cover:
1) Ideal timing for childhood immunizations
2) Why some immunizations are recommended at specific ages
3) What to expect after immunization

This is a great opportunity to learn reliable, science-based guidance on vaccines to help you make informed, confident choices for your kids. Use the link below to register.

Routine childhood immunizations are an important part of the path to lifelong health. Misinformation about vaccines has made it harder for families to know who or what to trust. Reliable, science-based guidance can help you make informed, confident choices for your kids. Join Dr. Jennifer Shu, Medic...

01/16/2026

A statement on childhood vaccines at HPA: We at Holyoke Pediatric Associates firmly believe in the value of vaccines as a key tool for child health and well-being. Vaccines are safe and prevent disease. We continue to follow the thoroughly studied, validated vaccine schedule from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, as we always have here at Holyoke Pediatrics. The schedule is found below. All vaccines will still be free and no-charge to families for those under 19 years of age. If you have questions or concerns regarding vaccinations, we encourage you to schedule a visit with your child's provider.

01/15/2026

If you have a young child at home, check out these great learning and play opportunities through Holyoke Chicopee CFCE this month!

01/14/2026

01/14/2026

Vitamin D is crucial for supporting children’s bone health and immune systems—especially during the cold winter months! The AAP recommends that all children begin receiving vitamin D supplements shortly after birth. Babies younger than 12 months of age should receive 400 IU of vitamin D each day, and toddlers and older children should receive 600 IU. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4inQanF

01/13/2026

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Routine pediatric checkups support healthy growth, preventive care, and early detection. Keep your child thriving at every stage.

01/08/2026

If you have visited us in the office this week, you may have noticed that our staff has started wearing masks again for all patients. This decision was made to protect our staff and all of our patient families; due to very high rates of flu activity here in Western Mass. Masking is not mandatory for patients, however we do ask that you and/or your child wear a mask when here in the office with any sick symptoms. Remember to wash your hands frequently, cover your cough, and stay healthy! We are still offering Flu and COVID vaccines in both offices.