Clinica del Norte Pediatrics PLLC

02/23/2022

Many current studies are demonstrating an increase in the incidences of child abuse and neglect. I spoke with Univision recently about a horrific case of abuse and neglect that was reported on their station.

El pediatra Eduardo Sánchez describe el trauma físico y emocional que enfrentaron los niños encerrados en un gabinete y cómo ayudar a menores que han pasado por situaciones traumáticas.

05/15/2019

Pool Safety for Children

How can I help keep my child safe around swimming pools?
First, supervision. An adult should always actively supervise children playing in swimming pools at all times. For infants and toddlers, the adult should be within arms reach in the pool. The adult should be free from all distractions, and avoid alcohol consumption.

Maintaining Pool Rules
• Keep toys away from the pool when the pool is not in use.
• Empty blow-up pools after each use.
• No tricycles or other riding toys at poolside.
• No electrical appliances near the pool.
• No diving in a pool that is not deep enough.
• No running on the pool deck.

Also, a pool fence is advisable for a home swimming pool. Children can climb out a window, through a doggy door, or sneak out a door to get to the back yard and the pool. The fence should completely surround the pool or spa. This is in addition to adult supervision at all times.
The following are recommendations for pool fences:
• Be climb-resistant and should not have anything alongside it (such as lawn furniture) that can be used to climb it.
• Be at least 4 feet high and have no footholds or handholds that could help a child climb it.
• Have no more than 4 inches between vertical slats. Chain-link fences are very easy to climb and are not recommended as pool fences. If they must be used, the diamond shape should not be bigger than 1¾ inches.
• Have a gate that is well maintained and is self-closing and self-latching. It should only open away from the pool. The latches should be higher than a child can reach – 54 inches from the bottom of the gate.
• For above-ground pools always keep children away from steps or ladders. When the pool is not in use, lock or remove the ladders to prevent access by children.

There are other measures which can be implemented and they include:
• Automatic pool covers (motorized covers operated by a switch). Pool covers should cover the entire pool so that a child can't slip under them. Make sure there is no standing water on top of the pool cover. Be aware that floating solar covers are not safety covers.
• Door alarms
• Doors to the house that are self-closing/self-latching
• Window guards
• Pool alarms

10/09/2018

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10/02/2018

Clinica del Norte Art Contest!!!!!

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1st and 2nd place winners will get a free turkey to enjoy for Thanksgiving!

Share your joy for art and participate in the Clinica del Norte Pediatrics “WHAT ARE YOU THANKFUL FOR?” Art Contest.

1) Draw on an 8 ½ x 11 size paper (standard sheet of paper) of what you are thankful for this holiday season

2) Turn into our clinic receptionist so that we can display your art. Please add your contact information on the back of your art. We will post your art on our page.

3) Invite your friends and family to like and share your art. The entries with the most likes WIN! Art will be posted November 1st. Please turn in anytime before then. Contest ends November 17th at 12 Noon!

Good luck to all our artist friends!!

09/26/2018

Influenza Vaccine now available🤧

Call today to make your appointment (210) 572-1430

Check out our blog post on some important information about the vaccine on our website!

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09/24/2018

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09/24/2018

Parents get those creative kiddos entered in our art contest! Come by the clinic anytime! You can leave art with our front office ladies🎨

Reminder: Leave information on back please and thank you!

1st and 2nd place winners will get a free turkey to enjoy for Thanksgiving!

Share your joy for art and participate in the Clinica del Norte Pediatrics “WHAT ARE YOU THANKFUL FOR?” Art Contest.

1) Draw on an 8 ½ x 11 size paper (standard sheet of paper) of what you are thankful for this holiday season

2) Turn into our clinic receptionist so that we can display your art. Please add your contact information on the back of your art. We will post your art on our page.

3) Invite your friends and family to like and share your art. The entries with the most likes WIN! Art will be posted November 1st. Please turn in anytime before then. Contest ends November 17th at 12 Noon!

Good luck to all our artist friends!!

09/18/2018

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09/13/2018

Dr. Sanchez speaking with Monica Navarro of Univision 41 about the importance of protecting our adolescent children against Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)

En una conferencia, personas que padecen cáncer presentaron su testimonio y expertos señalaron la importancia de vacunar contra este virus.

09/12/2018

We have a new art contest going on for all our artist friends! Parents make sure to get those creative kids joined!! Rules are listed on our page! Good luck🎨

We have been providing primary medical care to the children of San Antonio and the surrounding areas since 2002.

09/11/2018

1st and 2nd place winners will get a free turkey to enjoy for Thanksgiving!

Share your joy for art and participate in the Clinica del Norte Pediatrics “WHAT ARE YOU THANKFUL FOR?” Art Contest.

1) Draw on an 8 ½ x 11 size paper (standard sheet of paper) of what you are thankful for this holiday season

2) Turn into our clinic receptionist so that we can display your art. Please add your contact information on the back of your art. We will post your art on our page.

3) Invite your friends and family to like and share your art. The entries with the most likes WIN! Art will be posted November 1st. Please turn in anytime before then. Contest ends November 17th at 12 Noon!

Good luck to all our artist friends!!