Central Coast Pediatrics Inc

12/23/2025

Happy Holidays to all of our families! Wishing you much deserved time to enjoy family and friends 💖

10/30/2025

Many are hesitant to vaccinate their children because of the aluminum content in vaccines. Scientific research and safety data support that the amount of aluminum in vaccines is safe and that humans ingest multiple milligrams of aluminum per day by living on this earth alone.
The providers at Central Coast Pediatrics continue to recommend childhood vaccines. Our stance has not changed.

10/29/2025

Central Coast Pediatrics has been nominated for the 2026 Best of the Central Coast Contest! If you're interested in voting, here's the link. We appreciate the love and support from our wonderful families 🥰
https://www.votecentralcoast.com/

09/23/2025

Central Coast Pediatrics supports and aligns with the recommendations and advisement of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) and the American Academy of Pediatrics that Acetaminophen is a safe medication and has no link to autism when used in children nor mothers. Please turn to your pediatrician and health care provider if you have further concerns or questions. 🩺

09/04/2025

The providers at Central Coast Pediatrics stand behind the American Academy of Pediatrics' recommendation on childhood immunizations and schedule. With the influx of information on vaccinations families are facing, we hope to provide evidence based guidance and support. Find more information and links on our website, or visit the Vaccine Education Center by The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. https://www.chop.edu/vaccine-education-center

The AAP believes every family should have access to immunizations to keep their community healthy. Schools are an important part of that community, but close contact with other kids makes it easy for contagious diseases to spread quickly. That’s why most schools require routine childhood immunizations. When everyone in a school is vaccinated, it’s harder for diseases to spread.

Today, Governor DeSantis shared his plans to end vaccine requirements in the state of Florida. We are concerned that today's announcement will put children in Florida public schools at higher risk for getting sick, and have ripple effects across their community.
https://wapo.st/4p7bTnE

08/27/2025

After an incredible 38 years of unwavering dedication and tireless hard work, Dr. Macias is finally embarking on a well-deserved retirement! His last day in the clinics will be December 19th, 2025.

Dr. Macias was a visionary co-founder of Central Coast Pediatrics, establishing the practice alongside his esteemed partners, Dr. Rowland and Dr. Long. From humble beginnings, their shared commitment to pediatric care has blossomed into a true pillar of the community. Today, Central Coast Pediatrics proudly boasts a team of over 10 dedicated providers, serving generations of families on the Central Coast.

Central Coast Pediatrics will undoubtedly feel the absence of Dr. Macias's warm presence and extensive expertise in the office, but his legacy of quality, compassionate patient care lives on with our dedicated team of providers and staff. He will leave the practice in the very capable hands of his partners, Dr.’s Anselmo, Battle and Bryden. The entire CCP family extends its deepest gratitude for his profound impact on countless lives and wishes him a retirement filled with joy, peace, and excitement.

07/31/2025

Check out Dr Bryden on KSBY news talking about back to school vaccines!

https://www.ksby.com/san-luis-obispo/what-local-parents-should-know-about-back-to-school-vaccinations What local parents should know about back-to-school vaccinations

Back to school is top of mind for many local families, and one way they are preparing is by ensuring they are up to date on vaccines. Here's what local pediatricians have to say.

07/17/2025

We’re so excited to see Dr Macias being honored for his commitment to our community! Please help us congratulate him on this amazing award! Thank you CenCal Health for the nomination 😍

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to our longtime provider partner, Dr. Richard Macias, for being honored as a recipient of the Latino Business Awards by the Pacific Coast Business Times.

As a co-founder of Central Coast Pediatrics Inc., Dr. Macias has devoted decades to enhancing the health and well-being of communities in San Luis Obispo County.

Each day, he not only impacts the lives of his young patients but also extends his expertise beyond borders, actively supporting international relief efforts in countries such as Mexico and Haiti.

We are proud and grateful to have you as our partner, Dr. Macias!
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05/16/2025

Happy Friday families! With so much information circulating about vaccines 💉, we hope you will read this factual article that explains how vaccines are made and how they work. Central Coast Pediatrics 🩺 recommends being informed of the sources of your information 📖, so that you can make evidence based decision regarding your child’s healthcare along with your provider. The American Academy of Pediatrics’ 📚parent website, www.healthychildren.org, is where we hope you will go for evidence based information ℹ️ when you have questions about your child’s health.

By the time a vaccine reaches your child, it has gone through many years of scientific testing and regulatory review. Hhere are the steps involved to ensure the safety and effectiveness of vaccines, from early research to rigorous testing to approval and long-term monitoring.

04/21/2025

Come walk with us and join Landon's Super Squad at the Walk for Autism on Sunday, April 27th at Mission Plaza in SLO!
CCP is proud to be a sponsor for the Walk for Autism, a cause we are all very passionate about. This year, we are so excited to be supporting our very own Nurse Practitioner, Kate Ludwig, and her adorable son, Landon!
Our team will be there from 12-4pm with the walk starting at 2:30PM, handing out resources, goodies, and sensory toys.
Looking forward to walking with our community and hope to see you there!
Go Landon's Super Squad!

03/12/2025

The latest update on the measles outbreak:
1. It continues to spread
2. There have now been 2 deaths
3. Vaccination is the best prevention
4. Discuss early vaccination with your pediatrician if traveling to an endemic area or internationally

03/04/2025

In light of the current measles outbreak, we would like to share some very important information as we know many of you have questions. Many don’t realize that measles has a death rate of 1/1000 and can cause a serious post-infection encephalitis (a neurologically devastating brain disease) even 10 years after someone has sustained an infection from the measles virus. 
Check out this very educational post from the American Academy of Pediatrics that will likely answer many of your questions. As always, please do not hesitate to reach out to our office with your concerns.