The Pediatric Specialists Medical Group

11/12/2025

Thanks Jax for the amazing art work! I love how the bunny stretches out to see how many carrots he ate!

11/11/2025

Thank you to all of those who have served!

11/06/2025

Congratulations to our medical assistant Liz for moving on to bigger and better things! Liz is leaving us to pursue her Masters degree and become an amazing PA. Congrats Liz, we’re going to miss you!

11/03/2025

We have had quite a few parents recently questioning the use of metals, specifically mercury and aluminum, in vaccines. This video does an excellent job of clarifying how and why such ingredients are used and why modern vaccines are safe and effective.

It should be noted that thimerosal, a mercury-based preservative that was commonly used in vaccines for decades, was found to be safe but was removed from most vaccines in 1999 as a precautionary measure. The only vaccine that continues to use this preservative is multi-dosed flu vials, which most pediatric practices no longer use.

Aluminum salts are used in some vaccines to help make them more effective. Aluminum is the 3rd most common element on Earth and found almost everywhere. The typical adult and older child consumes about 5-10mg of aluminum every day. A typical formula fed infant will ingest 38mg in the first 6 months of life. During that same time period, a fully immunized infant will have received a total of 4.4mg from vaccines. The amount of aluminum from vaccines is minimal, the vaccines do not increase the amount of aluminum found in the blood, and after 80+ years of studying aluminum in vaccines we can be reassured they are safe.

Watch the video for a more in-depth and interesting explanation!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2p69fduBNiw

11/01/2025

A late Happy Halloween from Dr. Hasell!

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from all the Barbies at The Pediatric Specialists Medical Group!

10/30/2025

Halloween is tomorrow…have fun and be safe!!!

10/02/2025

During office visits we frequently will recommend limiting screen time to a specific amount of time based on the child’s age. We understand that these recommendations may not be realistic for all children but hopefully they reinforce the importance of not allowing technology use to become detrimental. The truth is every child is different, and parents need to tailor the boundaries on technology use to their child’s and their family’s personalities and situation.. The AAP has come up with a more nuanced approach called the 5 C’s to help parents manage their children’s screen time and technology use. The 5 Cs are Child, Content, Calm, Crowding out, and Communication. The link below has a video that describes the basics of the 5Cs. I will add another link in the comments to an AAP page with many other links and recommendations regarding children and technology.

Discover The 5 Cs of Media Use—a simple, research-based framework to help pediatricians guide families on healthy screen habits. Includes age-based handouts for well-child visits, focused on child development, communication, and balanced media use.

09/26/2025

In an environment of increased vaccine hesitancy and mixed messages regarding vaccines, we stand in agreement with the AAPs statement in the attached link. Vaccines are the safest and most cost-effective way of preventing disease, disability and death in children. Click on the link to see the full AAP statement as well as the recommended immunization schedule. Every one of our medical providers fully immunized their children because we knew it was the right thing to do for them and for society as a whole.

https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/immunizations/vaccination-recommendations-by-the-aap/?srsltid=AfmBOopF931UGfv1eq46jkCEuoZGN_eh4-wuKZ9wHkP7mGorrH_hGZEZ

09/11/2025

Flu vaccines are here! If your child is 6 months and older we highly recommend they get vaccinated for the flu. As a reminder, the first year a child under 9 years of age receives the flu vaccine they will need a booster a month later. The flu vaccine can decrease the chances your child will get the flu, and should they get the flu they are at a much lower risk for serious complications such as pneumonia, hospitalization, and death.
Call to schedule your child’s flu vaccine today!

09/02/2025

I try to go for a walk everyday on my lunch break, and sometimes get to see some pretty cool stuff. We’re always encouraging our patients to get outside and get some exercise. They may get hot and sweaty but it’s worth it!

08/14/2025

It’s back to school time! It’s really easy to fall into bad eating habits during the school year. Between fitting breakfast before leaving for school, trying to find healthy school lunch options, having healthy snacks, and finding time to make a healthy dinner at the end of a busy day, eating healthy is a challenge. This article gives some good ideas and even includes a link to some simple recipes at the end of the article.

Send your kid back to school with healthy eating habits, including healthy breakfasts, school lunches and after-school snacks, with tips from Children's Health.