Pediatric Associates of Lancaster, Inc.

02/02/2026

01/29/2026

Temps are LOW.
Rate of school closings are HIGH.
Here is a sweet fruity treat to try at home *with the kids* to help past the time!
Creating a treat like this together with your child can improve communication and mobility skills - as well as a bit of math, color recognition, and the sweet reward of a job well done!

I love to prepare these cool, fluffy fruit cups to give a refreshing boost to many meals. They've been well received at family gatherings and summer barbecues. There's no last-minute fuss since you make them well in advance. —Karen Hatcher, St. Amant, Louisiana

01/28/2026

Are you a warm-weather lover or a winter enthusiast? Be a part of the Lancaster tradition and come downtown to the Zane Square Gazebo on Monday, February 2nd, to see if Poppy the Skunk predicts an early spring or late winter! 🌦

The Lancaster Parks and Recreation Department will be by with the guest of honor bright and early at 7:30 am. Meet Poppy and see if we'll get an early spring! Can't make it downtown? Vote below by January 30th on what Poppy will choose. Who needs Punxsutawney Phil when we have our very own POPPY? 🦨

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdfI1q49OP3w1hGRApw-mTB2z6NsaUZYYKj72im9AdJ1kDImA/viewform?usp=send_form"

01/28/2026

Bored at home? Us too!! We’ll be open today, January 28, 2026 😀

01/28/2026

Take a moment to make a difference. Donate a gently used coat and help keep someone warm this winter. Drop off your coat at Fashion Cleaners, and we’ll make sure it gets into the hands of those in need at JFS.

01/28/2026

Winter got you feeling like a couch potato? 🥔
Are you counting down the days until your mini-mes can ditch the snowsuits and get their energy out on the field?

Good news! 📢
Registration is open for Youth Soccer, Youth Flag Football & our new Youth Volleyball 🏈⚽🏐

Visit: lancasteroh.myrec.com to register!

01/28/2026

Happy National Pediatrician Appreciation Day to Dr. Miller and Dr Hensley!
We are so grateful for their tireless efforts to provide informative and healing care!

01/26/2026

01/26/2026

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

01/25/2026

Well that didn't take long.
For the safety of our staff and patients - we will be closed Monday January 26th due to the bazillions of snowflakes in our streets!
If you have an appointment for tomorrow - please call the office on Tuesday (🤞🤞) to reschedule.
Happy shoveling, sledding, and hot cocoa drinking!

01/25/2026

Some weather we are havin', ain't it!?!
If Fairfield County stays a level 3 snow emergency the office will be closed Monday, January 26th.
However, even in a level 2 the roads are significantly hazardous. Depending on conditions, we may open late, or not at all.
We recommend not coming to the office without calling first/checking our fb page.
Stay safe and warm!

01/09/2026

This is a great summary of the new recommendations from our COPC friends

The USDA has released its most current version of dietary recommendations for Americans and as you can see, they kind of flipped the old Food Pyramid on its head.
There is a lot to like with these new guidelines. For example the first statement in these guidelines is, "The message is simple: eat real food." The guidelines make a strong point of avoiding highly processed foods and focusing on whole, nutrient-dense foods—protein, dairy, vegetables, fruits, healthy fats. There have been some criticisms of the renewed emphasis on red meat and whole milk and I can't say that I am a big fan of beef tallow. However, I feel that this is a minor issue and less important than the overall message. Also, the new guidelines do still include a long held recommendation to limit saturated fat to 10% of your daily calories. In response to these changes, the American Heart Association does encourage consumers to "prioritize plant-based proteins, seafood and lean meats and to limit high-fat animal products including red meat, butter, lard and tallow, which are linked to increased cardiovascular risk."