The Pediatric Specialists Medical Group

01/30/2026

Dr. Gellady and Dr. Hasell have been hitting the slopes this week!

01/22/2026

Between colds, flu, and RSV there is a lot of snot out there! This article gives great information about how to help your infant or young child when they’re all stuffed up. Check out the video on how to use saline in the nose!

Nasal congestion from colds, flu, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), or COVID can make it harder for babies to breathe—and sleep at night. Pediatrician and safe sleep expert Dr. Rachel Moon explains why and suggests safe ways to help your baby sleep when they have a stuffy nose.​

01/19/2026

The babies just keep on coming! Congratulations to our nurse practitioner Chris Pope on the birth of his 5th grandbaby this weekend. Maybe we should have waited on last weeks post, but he came a little earlier than expected😂. The baby, Chris’s son, daughter-in-law, big brother and big sister are all doing well up in St. Louis.

01/15/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Hernandez and our nurse practitioner Chris Pope on each becoming grandparents again! Dr. Hernandez had her second granddaughter last week and Chris had his second grandson (and 4th grandchild) in September.

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01/08/2026

There has been a lot of news and confusion about the CDC changing their wording for certain vaccine recommendations. We will continue to follow the vigorously researched-based recommendations of the American Acadamy of Pediatrics. Follow the link for details of the AAPs recommendations on childhood immunizations as well as other good information about vaccines in general and why they are scheduled as they are.

Here's what to know about the recommended immunization schedule for children and teens. The schedule is approved by the American Academy of Pediatrics and based on ongoing review of the most recent scientific data for each of the recommended vaccines and other immunizations. The schedule also recomm...

01/01/2026

Happy New Year! Wishing all our patients a healthy and happy 2026.

12/25/2025

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas!

12/23/2025

We hope everyone is enjoying this holiday season! In observance of Christmas and New Years we will have limited business hours. As always, if you have an urgent matter outside of normal business hours there is always someone available on-call by calling our main office number. If your child is having an emergency please contact 911.

12/16/2025

Look at the ginormous maple leaf this guy found outside of our office! Thanks for showing us you’re amazing find!

12/15/2025

Happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate!

12/08/2025

Here’s some clarification about what appears to be fear-based claims regarding the safety of the COVID 19 vaccine in children. The vaccine poses much lower risk to your child than getting the virus. We stand by the AAP’s recommendation that all children 6-23 months should be immunized, and older children who are high risk, live with high risk individuals, or who’s parents would prefer them to be immunized should get the vaccine.

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U.S. Food and Drug Administration officials said COVID-19 vaccines killed at least 10 children, providing no evidence for the statement. Citing these deaths, the agency said it plans to make existing vaccine regulations more strict.In an email to FDA staff, Dr. Vinay Prasad, the director of the agen...

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from our office to your family! We are so thankful for all of our patient families and the trust you’ve placed in us to help care for your children. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Day and weekend. We’ll be back in the office on Monday.