September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month! If you ever have any concerns about your child’s symptoms, our doctors are here to help! We can refer you to cancer specialists in our greater area to ensure your child gets the necessary care. 💙
To learn more about common signs and symptoms in childhood cancer, visit this article: https://zcu.io/TA2P
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We love seeing the smiles of happy and healthy children and their families! What’s one thing that makes your family smile? Let us know below! 😁
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Did you recently celebrate your baby’s first birthday? How is your infant doing with his or his development? Are you wondering if they may be behind the typical stages for their age? 👶❤️
Read this article to learn more about important milestones for a baby after their first year! https://zcu.io/5czz
How is the new school year going for your child? Even if they are learning from home, be sure to give them time alone to complete their lessons. It’s also important for students to have a designated study space in order to remain focused. 💻📖
Believe it or not, but September 13th is National Kids Take Over the Kitchen Day! Maybe tonight you can have your young ones join you in preparing dinner or dessert for the family! 🥗🥘
“The best way to make children good is to make them happy.”
— Oscar Wilde, author and poet
At Pennridge Pediatrics, we make it our mission every day to keep children healthy and happy! 🙂💙
At your child’s next appointment, we will be inviting you to enroll in our new Patient Portal! 💻😁
We are excited about this portal as it contains enhanced features that will allow parents instant access to many portions of their child’s chart at PPA. This includes access to problems, medications, allergies, visit notes, growth charts, lab results, upcoming appointments, and much more. Parents can also request medication refills and new appointments through the portal.
Please note, families will be required to create new log-ins and passwords for the new version as the previous credentials will be invalid on the new portal. Once you are invited by our staff, you will receive an email to register. The invitation is then valid for 14 days during which time you can register with a quick and easy new process. Please take a few moments to register as the portal is a great tool to maintain easy access to all aspects of your child’s health record!
The first full week of October is National Primary Care Physician Week! We would like to take this time to thank all of our amazing Doctors who put such care into their work each and every day to help keep the children of our community healthy and happy! 😁🙏💙
The CDC reports that among children with underlying high-risk medical conditions, flu vaccination reduces the risk of flu-associated death by 51% and by 65% among healthy children. Please call to schedule your child’s appointment to protect against the annual flu today. 💙
Sellersville Campus - (215) 257-2727
Harleysville Campus - (215) 256-1999
The 2020 Flu Vaccine has arrived at PPA! 😁
The 2020 Flu Vaccine is now available in our offices so please do not delay this important preventative vaccine. The CDC anticipates that this Fall will be particularly challenging when the seasonal flu hits in conjunction with the Covid-19 pandemic and strongly recommends that everyone receive the flu vaccine. Flu shots can be scheduled by appointment during our regular hours.
Please note: Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, PPA WILL NOT BE HAVING WALK-IN FLU CLINICS AS WE DID IN THE PAST. All appointments for flu vaccines must be pre-scheduled during regular business hours including evenings and Saturdays.
Please avoid the rush and call today:
Sellersville Campus - (215) 257-2727
Harleysville Campus - (215) 256-1999
Did you know we have a page on our website designated to providing helpful resources for parents? On this page, you’ll find links to trustworthy sources of information, as well a medication dosing chart, child beverage recommendations, and a healthy media use guide. 💻👍
Visit the Parent Resources page for these resources and more: https://zcu.io/SLTu
“We must teach our children to dream with their eyes open.” - Harry Edwards
At Pennridge Pediatrics, we strive to help children stay happy and healthy so they can grow up to achieve their dreams!! 💙
Are you continuing to work from home this fall? This is probably getting a little overwhelming, especially if your young ones are learning virtually. 💻🏠
We all understand how important it is to keep our children healthy right now, but also how hectic life can become! Our team wants to ensure your child’s health and safety in a stress-free environment and make the process of coming in for check-ups as simple as possible!
Visit our website to learn more about our process and how we can help your family!
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October 20 is National Youth Confidence Day! This day celebrates the energy, spirit, and potential of young people, while also encouraging us to inspire today’s youth for tomorrow’s success! 😁💙
Take a moment today to say a kind word to a child in your life. It could be as simple as asking them what they want to be when they grow up, and then engaging in a meaningful conversation about the topic which in turn can motivate them moving forward!
At Pennridge Pediatrics, we love to help children stay happy and healthy so they can grow up to achieve their goals! For more information, visit our website: https://zcu.io/NPoq
October is National Eat Better, Eat Together Month! This is the perfect opportunity to spend quality time together every day while also choosing to eat healthier meals as a family! 🥗😁
For some new recipe ideas, check out this article about easy-to-make weeknight dinners with festive fall ingredients!! https://zcu.io/eEnt
From prenatal visits and preventive care to treatments of acute illnesses and the ongoing treatment of chronic conditions, the experienced team at Pennridge Pediatrics offers comprehensive medical treatment to help your children grow from their infancy all the way through their college years! 😁💙
Our pediatricians believe accessibility, understanding, and comfort are the cornerstones for an exceptional pediatric practice. As parents and physicians, our shared goal is to guide your child on a path of optimal health. In order to attain this, we continuously strive to meet and exceed our patients' expectations while maintaining the highest standards of excellence in pediatric medicine.
For more information, visit our website:
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🎉 Congratulations to the Pennridge High School Girl's Soccer Team on their first State Championship! Great job to the whole team and all the coaches! 🎉
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Congratulations to the Lady Rams on their first STATE CHAMPIONSHIP! We are beaming with Pennridge Pride. Please join us in congratulating our student-athletes and coaching staff! Thank you to the Pennridge community for helping celebrate this incredible team and historic win! #PennridgeProud #GoRams #StateChampions
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Congratulations to the Lady Rams on their first STATE CHAMPIONSHIP! We are beaming with Pennridge Pride. Please join us in congratulating our student-athletes and coaching staff! Thank you to the Pennridge community for helping celebrate this incredible team and historic win! #PennridgeProud #GoRams #StateChampions
https://www.theintell.com/story/sports/high-school/2020/11/21/piaa-championships-girls-soccer-2020-malone-scores-game-winner-pennridge-earns-title-north-allegheny/6354895002/?fbclid=IwAR2Uc37QpqBohtcr-FPBOh4k6NM-pkgmMw17nIy24CcxPpMT0FtQevILPdQ
Today we celebrate National Child’s Day! The team at Pennridge Pediatrics loves being able to offer a comprehensive range of care from infancy through college years to help children maintain optimal health and wellness!! Thank you to all of the families who trusted us with their child’s care over the past 45+ years of our practice! 😁💙
If you would like to learn more about how the amazing staff at Pennridge Pediatrics can help serve your family, visit our website: https://bit.ly/3nhWEau
As fellow parents, we understand it can be challenging to plan out meals when you have picky eaters in the family. With Thanksgiving coming up soon, here are a few tips to help you plan ahead and prepare a nutritious Thanksgiving meal that’s sure to please everyone! 😁💛
- Choose at least one food you know your child will like.
- Engage your child in meal planning.
- Engage your child in meal prep.
- Use food bridges.
- Make it look, smell, and taste delicious.
- Keep the mealtime relaxing and enjoyable.
For details on these steps and more information about how to plan a balanced Thanksgiving meal for picky eaters, check out the article here: https://bit.ly/2UgM9bb
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Today is National Take a Hike Day! Take this time to get some fresh air and exercise with your children and go for a walk at your local park! 👣🌳🍁
“You can always give something, even if it is only kindness.” - Anne Frank
Today is World Kindness Day, which also serves as the beginning of World Kindness Week! Teaching our children the importance of kindness is crucial for the future health, happiness, and well-being of all those around them. Take this time to purposefully have a conversation with your child or teenager about the difference they can truly make by choosing to be kind to those in our community! 😁💙
At Pennridge Pediatrics, our office staff works hard to ensure patient comfort and convenience. We offer a Phone Hour during which you can speak directly to a clinician form 8 - 9 AM every day, including weekends and holidays! This time can be taken to answer any questions you may have about your child’s care prior to scheduling an appointment to ensure you’re taking the best course of action. If you would like to utilize our Phone Hour service, call 215 - 257 - 2727! 😁📲
Did you know that we offer several helpful resources on our website to answer common questions from parents like you!
Our Parent Resources page includes handouts about Medication Dosaging, Media Use guidance, and a Healthy Beverage Chart. It also provides links to our Parent FAQs, and other articles on various Patient Education topics. Visit our Parent Resources page to view these free handouts! https://bit.ly/3nPOAi5 https://bit.ly/3nPOAi5
February 5 is World Read Aloud Day!
Take this time to read some books together with your children. This can be a great way to spend quality time together, engage in your child’s interests, and the audible reading can help them develop stronger literacy skills!!
What is your child’s favorite book? Let us know in the comments below!
🎉 Today is National Women Physician's Day! February 3rd was selected as a day to honor women physicians because it's the birthday of Elizabeth Blackwell. In 1849, she was the first female to receive a medical degree in the US.
So, today we give a big shout out to Dr. Rama, Dr. Faccenda, Dr. Bolanowski, and Dr. Dohla, as well as all female physicians everywhere! Thank you for all you do! 🤗
This week is National Patient Recognition Week!
All of us here at Pennridge Pediatrics would like to thank YOU - the wonderful families we get to serve every week. It’s thanks to you that we’re able to continue caring for the children in our community!
If you would like to learn more about how the staff at Pennridge Pediatrics can help serve your family, visit our website: https://bit.ly/2J8zJjI
Both offices will be closed on Monday, February 1 due to the inclement weather. Please call the office the following day to reschedule appointments. We hope everyone stays warm and safe!
Today is National Inspire Your Heart With Art Day!
Throughout our offices, we’ve included several cute and exciting murals that help lift up the spirits of the wonderful children we serve during their visits to Pennridge Pediatrics!
