Champs Pediatrics: CHild and Adolescent Maui Physicians

10/29/2025

Do you know about the Teal Pumpkin Project? This Halloween stop by our Kahului office for allergy safe treats! If you have an appointment costumes are encouraged!!
Teal Pumpkin Project™ is a global initiative to make Halloween safer and more inclusive for children with food allergies by encouraging households to offer non-food treats in addition to candy. To participate, simply place a teal pumpkin in front of your home, or a sign, to signal that you have non-food treats like glow sticks, pencils, or stickers available for trick-or-treaters. This simple act allows children with food allergies, celiac disease, and other medical conditions to participate in the fun without risk.

10/28/2025

Have you or someone you know had any experience with an RSV infection? It is the most common reason for infants being hospitalized. With no Neonatal and Pediatric ICU bed in the outer islands in Hawai’i, these new ways of protecting our babies have become an invaluable tool. Ask your Pediatrician about this!
References:
Drysdale SB, et al HARMONIE Study Group. Nirsevimab for Prevention of Hospitalizations Due to RSV in Infants. N Engl J Med. 2023 Dec 28;389(26):2425-2435. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa2309189. PMID: 38157500.

Hawaii DOH

10/22/2025

08/28/2025

Little doctor on duty in our Kahului office!Prevention today; big dreams tomorrow!! 🩺✨

Offices designed with the child in mind first; easy access for the parents.

Share with a little friend that is due for a check up!

CH.A.M.PS Pediatrics
53 S Puunene Ave Ste 136
Kahului , HI
96732

808 495 9616

08/01/2025

Everything you need to know about Tuberculosis clearance for schools in the state of Hawaii:
Acceptable Clearance for Child Care Attendees or School Students
🏫 On or after the first birthday (12 months of age or older):
• Negative Risk Screen
• Negative TB test (TB skin test for any age or T-spot / Quantiferon Gold In-Tube blood tests
for 5yrs and older)
• Positive TB test and Negative Chest X-ray
Parents who do not want skin tests for children under 5 years of age need a physician letter stating the
skin test is medically contraindicated.
🩺For high school students, taking college classes on college campuses, new TB clearance needed on or
after 16th birthday.
TB clearance not needed for students taking online or off campus classes only.
👩‍⚕️ Acceptable Clearance for School Employees and Post-Secondary
Students/Employees
On or after the 16th birthday or within 12 months of attending:
• Negative Risk Screen
• Negative TB Test (TB skin test, T-Spot or Quantiferon Gold In-Tube)
• Positive TB Test and Negative Chest X-ray
TB clearance not needed for students taking online or off campus classes only or for school volunteers
anticipated to work for 30 days or less in 12 months.
TB clearance not needed for post-secondary school students whose planned course of study is 120 days
or less.
🧑‍🏫 Acceptable Clearance for Child Care Employees/Volunteers
Within 12 months of employment:
• Negative Risk Screen
• Negative TB Test (TB skin test, T-Spot or Quantiferon Gold In-Tube)
• Positive TB test and Negative Chest X-ray

05/15/2025

“Similar to humans, medications have natural life cycles. They are discovered and researched with the hope of providing effective interventions for the underlying causes and symptoms of specific diseases. Over time, as a medicine’s usage grows, its indications may be expanded, and its safety profile becomes better understood. Eventually, competition from newer medications with equal or better efficacy or fewer adverse events exceeds the comparative risk-benefit ratio of the earlier medication, often decreasing it to the point where it should be retired.”
👩‍⚕️These are not failures, we just have better options now. Very nicely explained in this article: Diphenhydramine: It is time to say a final goodbye
Clark, James H. et al.
World Allergy Organization Journal, Volume 18, Issue 2, 101027

05/12/2025

🌸 Happy Mother’s Day from CHAMPS Pediatrics! 🌸

Today, we honor moms; who, whatever way they may have become mothers, having an instinct that really no one else has and are the true specialists of their children. At CHAMPS Pediatrics, we recognize that no one knows your child better than you do. Your insights, experiences, and instincts are vital in shaping their health and happiness.

We deeply respect your opinions and the hard work you put into nurturing your little ones. Your dedication to their well-being inspires us every day, and we are here to support you in every step of your parenting journey.

Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your family’s health care. On this special day, we celebrate you and the incredible bond you share with your children.

Wishing you a day filled with love, joy, and the appreciation you deserve! 💖

05/03/2025

What infections we saw this week…

Keep washing those hands!

04/29/2025

Having fun at our check ups in our Kahului office.

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808 495 9616
www.champspediatrics.com

CH.A.M.PS Pediatrics
53 S Puunene Ave Ste 136
Kahului, HI
96732

1300 N. Holopono Str Ste 115
Kihei, HI
96732

03/04/2025

Tuesdays and Thursdays we are in our Kihei office. For infants, kids and teens only!
Share with a family that needs to hear this.

1300 N. Holopono Str
Suite 115 Kihei, HI
96753

808 495 9616

By appointment only

02/08/2025

Want to learn more about bleach baths?

👩‍⚕️ Disclaimer: posts for educational purposes only and are not intended to diagnose or treat any conditions. ALWAYS consult with your doctor first.

02/01/2025

As per the DOH report, we are seeing a slight decrease in the number of respiratory infections this week. The majority continue to be in infants less than a year old.
General rules: (always consult with your doctor)
When To Call for infants less than a year old:

Call 911 Now if:
Severe trouble breathing (struggling for each breath, can barely cry)
Fever in an infant less than 2 months okd
You think your child has a life-threatening emergency
Go to ER Now if:
Not alert when awake
Ribs are pulling in with each breath

Call your Doctor or Seek Care Now if:
Trouble breathing, but not severe. Exception: gone after cleaning out the nose.
Wheezing (purring or whistling sound) occurs
Breathing is much faster than normal
Trouble swallowing and new onset drooling
Dehydration suspected. No urine in more than 8 hours, dark urine, very dry mouth and no tears.
Milk amount taken is less than half of normal
High-risk child (such as with chronic lung disease)
Weak immune system. Examples are sickle cell disease, HIV, cancer, organ transplant, taking oral steroids.
Fever higher than 104° F (40° C)
Fever in baby less than 12 weeks old. Caution: do NOT give your baby any fever medicine before being seen.
Your child looks or acts very sick
You think your child needs to be seen, and the problem is urgent
Source: AAP.org