Pediatric Associates of Saratoga

10/08/2025

🌟 Happy PA Week! 🌟

Today—and every day—we celebrate the powerhouse Physician Assistants who bring compassion, expertise, and heart to our practice. Stephanie Messercola PA-C, Ashley Novak PA-C, and Megan Billert PA-C are more than just clinicians—they’re advocates, educators, and everyday heroes for our patients and families.

Their dedication, teamwork, and tireless commitment to pediatric care make a lasting impact in every exam room, hallway, and heart they touch. We are endlessly grateful for the way they lead with empathy, listen with intention, and heal with excellence.

Thank you, Stephanie, Ashley, and Megan, for being the soul of our practice and the reason so many families feel seen, heard, and cared for. You inspire us all 💙

Leave a comment and we would be happy share those with Stephanie, Ashley and Megan !!

09/26/2025

🧸🚗 Car Seat Safety Starts with Us! 🚗🧸
At Glens Falls Pediatric Consultants, your child’s safety is our top priority—from the exam room to the back seat. Did you know:

✅ Rear-facing seats are safest for toddlers under age 2
✅ Harness straps should be snug—no slack, no twists
✅ Booster seats are essential until seat belts fit properly (usually around age 8-12)
✅ Car seats expire! Check the label for the date

Clifton Park & Halfmoon EMS: Offers car seat safety checks and has a scheduling page online to book appointments.

Mechanicville Police Department: Provides specially trained officers for car seat installation and inspection appointments.

Saratoga County Cornell Cooperative Extension: Hosts monthly safety checks and offers free car seats for eligible families.

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09/25/2025

🚨 We're Hiring! Pediatric LPN Opportunity 🚨

Are you a Licensed Practical Nurse with a passion for working with children? Our busy pediatric practice — with locations in both Glens Falls and Saratoga — is looking for a caring, energetic LPN to join our team!

✨ What we’re looking for:

Comfortable working with kids of all ages

Skilled in giving vaccines and rooming patients

Medent experience is a plus

Availability for some evening shifts — we’re open 7 days a week!

If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of local families and work in a supportive, fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you!

📩 Apply today or tag someone who’d be a great fit!

Interested candidates please send resumes to hgoodsell@gfpeds.com.

09/24/2025

🧠💬 With so much noise in the media lately—especially surrounding children's health and recent statements from public figures - we know it can be hard to know what to trust.
As your local pediatric team, we want to point you toward a resource we rely on ourselves: HealthyChildren.org, the official parenting site of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
✅ Backed by over 67,000 pediatricians
✅ Grounded in the latest science
✅ Reviewed by experts who care deeply about children and families
✅ Free of ads, misinformation, and political agendas
Whether you're wondering about vaccines, nutrition, developmental milestones, or just need reassurance in uncertain times, HealthyChildren.org offers clear, compassionate, and evidence-based answers.
We encourage you to bookmark it, follow them on social media, and use it as your go-to when questions arise. And of course, we're always here to talk—no question is too small when it comes to your child’s health.
👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ Your pediatric team

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/Media/Pages/follow-pediatricians-for-trustworthy-content-on-childrens-health.aspx?utm_source=MagnetMail&utm_medium=email&utm_term=PA%5FMessage%20From%20President&utm_campaign=All%20Member%20Aug%2028

​Here are some pediatricians, medical researchers and children’s health experts the American Academy of Pediatrics trusts to be accurate and honest and to speak from a place of caring for kids.

09/23/2025

As a pediatrician and as a father to a child with autism, I want to respond to the comments made last night. “The crisis of autism, the horrible horrible crisis”.

First, autism is not a ‘horrible crisis.’ My son and so many other children on the spectrum are not a crisis, they are children with unique strengths, challenges, and incredible potential.

Using language like that fuels stigma and fear, and that does real harm to families who are already navigating a lot.

You can advocate for children, want more research, Looks for environmental causes and still choose to see our children are not a crisis.

Yes, the number of autism diagnoses has increased over the years. But that rise is due to better awareness, improved screening, and broader diagnostic criteria. We are identifying children who, in past generations, would have been overlooked or misunderstood. That is progress, not catastrophe.

What families need is not fearmongering or blame. What we need is action, more support, more resources, more inclusion in schools and communities, and more investment in therapies and research that improve quality of life.

Autism is part of my son’s story, but it does not define his worth. He is joyful, capable, and loved. And every child with autism deserves to be seen in that same light.

So instead of framing autism as a crisis, let’s frame it as a call to build a more inclusive, supportive society, where every child is given the chance to thrive.

09/23/2025

🚶‍♂️ Walk-In Sick Visits Available!

Available in our Glens Falls Location
Glens Falls Pediatric Consultants
📍 1 Lawrence Street, Glens Falls, NY
🕒 Monday–Friday | 7:30 AM – 8:00 AM
📞 518-798-9985

Need a quick check before school? We’ve got you covered.

Our early morning walk-in sick appointments are perfect for:
✔️ Strep throat testing
✔️ Ear infections
✔️ Rashes
✔️ Other simple, acute concerns

No need to wait in the ER or urgent care—just stop by! These visits are designed for straightforward issues only. For chronic or complex concerns, please call to schedule a regular appointment so we can give your child the time and attention they deserve.

We’re here to make your mornings easier and your kids healthier. 💙

09/23/2025

Some individuals wrongly assert there is a link between vaccines and autism. Before the claim was discredited, researchers took it seriously, investigated it thoroughly, and found no link. This research, in many countries, involving thousands of individuals, has spanned multiple decades. Any effort to misrepresent sound, strong science poses a threat to the health of children and does a disservice to the autistic community.

Immunizations are important to help children stay healthy, so they can learn, grow and thrive. If parents have questions about vaccines or autism, we encourage them to talk to their child’s pediatrician. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4nI0Rnb

09/22/2025

🩺 Managing Chronic Conditions Starts with Your Primary Care Team

When your child is dealing with a chronic medical condition—whether it’s asthma, ADHD, diabetes, or something more complex—the best place to start is with their primary care provider.

Why? Because we know your child. We know their history, their medications, their growth, their challenges—and we take the time to look at the full picture.

💡 Why Primary Care Matters
We track your child’s progress over time

We coordinate with specialists when needed

We spend the time to listen, evaluate, and adjust treatment plans

We’re your partner in long-term health—not just quick fixes

If your child has ongoing symptoms, needs a medication review, or hasn’t had a chronic care check-in recently, let’s get that appointment scheduled.

Our staff will work with you to find a time that best fits your schedule and the schedule of your primary care provider.

📍 4 Carpenter Lane, Saratoga Springs, NY
🗓️ Call us today: 518-587-3823
Let’s work together to keep your child thriving.

09/19/2025

09/19/2025

🛡️ Flu Clinic This Weekend!
Protect your family—fast, easy, in our Glens Falls location.

📍 Glens Falls Pediatric Consultants
🗓️ This Saturday
⏰ 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📌 1 Lawrence Street, Glens Falls, NY
📞 Call to schedule: 518-587-3823

We’ve got plenty of appointments available—no long waits, just quick protection for your little ones and peace of mind for you. 💉

Getting the flu shot is one of the best ways to keep your child healthy this season. Let’s team up to keep our community safe and strong!

✅ Open to current patients
✅ Kid-friendly staff
✅ Fast and efficient visits

Tag a fellow parent and spread the word!

09/18/2025

💉 Post-Vaccine Fevers: What’s Normal & When to Call Us

It’s common for children to develop a mild fever after routine vaccinations. This is a normal immune response—and usually nothing to worry about!

✅ What’s Normal
Fever (under 104°F) within 24–48 hours

Fussiness, sleepiness, or mild swelling at the injection site

Fever that resolves within a day or two

You can offer comfort with:

Extra fluids 💧

Light clothing 👕

Fever reducers like acetaminophen or ibuprofen (ask us for dosing!)

🚨 When to Call Us
Please call our office at 518-587-3823 if:

Your child’s fever goes over 104°F

The fever lasts more than 48 hours

Your child is unusually sleepy, irritable, or hard to wake

You notice a rash, trouble breathing, or swelling beyond the injection site

We’re here to help you navigate every step of your child’s health journey. Never hesitate to reach out—we’d rather you call and feel reassured than worry alone.

📍 Serving families with care, compassion, and clarity

We also have the dosing charts pinned to the top of your page for future reference

09/14/2025

👵👴 Happy Grandparents Day! 💙

At Pediatric Associates of Saratoga, we celebrate the love, wisdom, and support that grandparents bring to our families and community.

Whether they’re reading bedtime stories, cheering from the sidelines, or sharing life lessons, grandparents play a special role in helping children grow up happy and healthy.

Take a moment today to call, hug, or honor the grandparents in your life. They’re truly irreplaceable 💐