When buying an air purifier, Dr. Marianna Sockrider, chief of pulmonary clinics at Texas Children's Hospital, recommends HEPA air cleaner devices for children with allergies, particularly in a bedroom or rooms that a child spends a lot of time in. The Today Show shares more on what to look for when buying an air purifier: http://ow.ly/uCSp50BBJUa
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Meet your new pediatrician from the convenience of home! Texas Children's Pediatrics now offers prenatal visits virtually, so you can meet and interview pediatricians from any of our Houston, Austin and College Station area locations.
Video visits are the safest and most preferred method of care, and for moms-to-be in their last trimester, the convenience of a virtual visit will always be a popular choice. To get started, call your preferred practice 1-2 months in advance of your due date to schedule your complimentary prenatal video visit. Visit our website for a list of our locations and providers: texaschildrenspediatrics.org
Prenatal Video Visits Now Available
Your child’s health is our priority, and each of our 200+ board-certified, expert pediatricians has extensive training in children’s health care. With 50+ convenient locations throughout greater Houston, we’re in your neighborhood. Texas Children's Pediatrics. A name you trust. A neighbor you ...
Meet Your New Pediatrician Virtually
Your child’s health is our priority, and each of our 200+ board-certified, expert pediatricians has extensive training in children’s health care. With 50+ convenient locations throughout greater Houston, we’re in your neighborhood. Texas Children's Pediatrics. A name you trust. A neighbor you ...
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Your child’s health is our priority, and each of our 200+ board-certified, expert pediatricians has extensive training in children’s health care. With 50+ convenient locations throughout greater Houston, we’re in your neighborhood. Texas Children's Pediatrics. A name you trust. A neighbor you ...
Board-Certified Physicians Available
Your child’s health is our priority, and each of our 200+ board-certified, expert pediatricians has extensive training in children’s health care. With 50+ convenient locations throughout greater Houston, we’re in your neighborhood. Texas Children's Pediatrics. A name you trust. A neighbor you ...
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UPDATE: All Texas Children's Pediatrics locations will be opening at 9 a.m. tomorrow, September 23. To get the latest updates on hours for your child’s practice, please visit: www.texaschildrenspediatrics.org
In honor of Child Passenger Safety Week, our team of certified child passenger safety technicians at Texas Children's Hospital are partnering with Safe Kids Greater Houston to offer virtual education classes throughout the week and virtual car seat inspections by appointment on Friday, Sept. 25. Please call 832-822-2277 to sign up.
“The best time to receive your flu vaccine is before the flu virus starts to spread throughout the community, so now is a good time to get your vaccine,” said Dr. Stan Spinner, chief medical officer and VP at Texas Children's Pediatrics and Texas Children's Urgent Care. http://ow.ly/WwVY50BtHvv
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At Texas Children’s Pediatrics, we are here to provide you with the same great care you know and trust, but your next visit to the practice will look a little different. Visit texaschildrenspediatrics.org/always to learn more.
We love when patient families reach out and share their experiences with us. Thank you for the kind review of Texas Children's Pediatrics Ashford!
To learn more about our locations, visit: texaschildrenspediatrics.org/locations
Undoubtedly, the holidays will look and feel different this year with the COVID-19 pandemic. That does not mean skipping the celebrations all together, but it does mean we may have to pivot.
Beginning with Halloween, how you celebrate should depend on a variety of factors. Today on the blog, we're sharing the most important steps you can take to protect your family when you celebrate this holiday season: http://ow.ly/scCU50BRon6
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UPDATE: Several Texas Children's Pediatrics locations are having difficulty receiving inbound calls. We’re working diligently on a resolution and are still open for all scheduled appointments. Families with an active MyChart account can send patient messages or schedule a same-day video visit or future well visit. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience.
As we prepare for cold and flu season during the COVID-19 pandemic, Texas Children's Pediatrics Lone Star Pediatrics remains committed to providing you with safe and dependable care. In-person well check visits will be offered exclusively at the beginning of the day. We are now offering sick visits earlier in the afternoon, beginning at 2:30pm, to ensure we’re able to meet your needs for acute care access. For more information, please visit: texaschildrenspediatricsaustin.org
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The fewer people who are fighting the flu this year, the better equipped our community will be to fight COVID-19. We are doing everything we can to expand our offerings to provide your family more options and greater convenience for getting vaccinated against the flu.
From evening and weekend offerings, as well as Car Side options at select locations, we have a time, place and method to fit your family’s needs for getting the flu vaccine this year. Make your #FluShotPlan today: texaschildrenspediatrics.org/flu
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Tantas cosas han cambiado, y siguen cambiando, para usted y su familia durante este tiempo de la pandemia del COVID-19. Con este cambio es probable que nuestros hijos estén teniendo más berrinches, llorando, queriendo o pidiendo más atención. Hoy en el blog, le ofrecemos algunas estrategias para manejar estos comportamientos: http://ow.ly/RRdt50BMtVU
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Solution #4: Keep it low key. Have a scary movie night with popcorn, drinks and plenty of candy.
To help families figure out safe ways to celebrate Halloween this weekend, we're sharing some trick-or-treat solutions that minimize possible exposure to COVID-19 and community spread. http://ow.ly/scCU50BRon6
As we prepare for cold and flu season during the COVID-19 pandemic, Texas Children's Pediatrics Lone Star Pediatrics remains committed to providing you with safe and dependable care. In-person well check visits will be offered exclusively at the beginning of the day. We are now offering sick visits earlier in the afternoon, beginning at 2 p.m., to ensure we’re able to meet your needs for acute care access. For more information, please visit: texaschildrenspediatricsaustin.org
Solution #3: Host a virtual costume party on Zoom. Kids can show off their costumes and participate in pre-planned activities such as decorating Halloween cookies or carving pumpkins.
To help families figure out safe ways to celebrate Halloween this weekend, we're sharing some trick-or-treat solutions that minimize possible exposure to COVID-19 and community spread. http://ow.ly/scCU50BRon6
Solution #2: Create a candy scavenger hunt for your kids in your home or yard without guests.
To help families figure out safe ways to celebrate Halloween this weekend, we're sharing some trick-or-treat solutions that minimize possible exposure to COVID-19 and community spread. http://ow.ly/scCU50BRon6
To help families figure out safe ways to celebrate Halloween this weekend, we're sharing some trick-or-treat solutions that minimize possible exposure to COVID-19 and community spread.
Solution #1: Set out single-serve, individually-wrapped treats on tables outside for neighbors to pick up one at a time. This way trick-or-treaters are not all putting their hands in the same bowl, while those giving out treats can pull up a chair and participate at a safe distance. http://ow.ly/scCU50BRon6
In July, 13-year-old Mac Barrow was diagnosed with a mild case of COVID-19, but recovered well. In August, after falling ill with what his parents thought was a stomach bug, he was taken to Texas Children's Hospital’s Emergency Center for further evaluation.
This resulted in a diagnosis of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children, or MIS-C, a rare delayed consequence of COVID-19 infection. Learn more about his experience at Texas Children’s Heart Center’s COVID-19 Return to Activity Clinic: http://ow.ly/UbHg50BWJJU
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“This year, my family and I will celebrate virtually, and we will do something that we’ve never done before – exchange holiday dishes in a touchless way by dropping them off at each other’s homes,“ said Dr. Judith Campbell, medical director of Infection Control and Prevention at Texas Children's Hospital.
On today's blog, Dr. Campbell shares several safety tips to keep in mind to ensure you and your family have a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving celebration. http://ow.ly/U9RB50CtSNF
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If your child suffers from multiple ear infections and medications haven’t provided relief, an effective option may be ear tubes, or myringotomy tubes. On the blog, Katherine Kennedy, CPNP at Texas Children’s Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology, shares the most commonly asked questions she receives on the topic: http://ow.ly/FP5350CqysD
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Did you know injuries are the leading cause of death and disability for children 1-18-years-old? On today's blog, we're highlighting Injury Prevention Day and sharing how parents can prevent injuries with evidence-based safety practices. Learn more: http://ow.ly/jChz50CoutV
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Today, Texas Children's Hospital and other trauma centers in the United States, will partner with the Injury Free Coalition for Kids to launch the country’s first Injury Prevention Day. We encourage you to wear green to support injury prevention efforts in Houston. For educational resources and to register for a virtual class, visit texaschildrens.org/injuryprevention
Haven't had your flu shot yet? It's not too late. Texas Children's Pediatrics has a time, place and method to fit your family’s needs for getting the flu vaccine this year. Get yours today: texaschildrenspediatrics.org/flu
"We know that being kind goes a heck of a long way to make us feel better,” says Dr. Stanley Spinner, VP and chief medical officer of Texas Children's Pediatrics and Texas Children's Urgent Care. National Geographic shares why acts of kindness can be even more meaningful during a pandemic: http://ow.ly/7IFp50Cmatx
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Dr. Cheryl Hardin, pediatrician at Texas Children's Pediatrics, has over 34 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Florida College of Medicine medical school in 1987.
In honor of Black History Month, we are highlighting a few of our amazing team members because at Texas Children’s we know representation matters. Learn more about Dr. Hardin: http://ow.ly/ythR50Dpkgy
Whether you need to schedule an in-person or video visit with your pediatrician, you can now schedule sick visits in MyChart! Log in to MyChart to schedule your visit when you need us: texaschildrenspediatrics.org/mychart
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According to Dr. Stanely Spinner, chief medical officer and VP at Texas Children's Pediatrics and Texas Children's Urgent Care, virtual learning hasn’t been good for students’ mental health nor their grades. Here's why in-person learning might be the best approach: ow.ly/qXPQ50Dlhvc
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CDC supports in-person instruction, according to new research
The Iron Disorders and Nutritional Anemias Program at Texas Children's Cancer and Hematology Centers specializes in the treatment of disorders caused by the two extremes of iron balance – deficiency or excess, both of which have serious long-term impacts on health and health-related quality of life. In the following video, Dr. Jackie Powers, director of the Iron Disorders and Nutritional Anemias Program at Texas Children's Hospital, explains iron deficiency causes, diagnosis and treatment:
Most breastfeeding women are still concerned about whether the COVID-19 vaccine is safe for them. In an interview with Romper, Dr. Kjersti Aagaard, maternal-fetal medicine specialist at Texas Children's Pavilion for Women, explains why breastfeeding women should feel comfortable getting vaccinated. http://ow.ly/wWas50DhNQI
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Doctors Answer All Your Questions About The COVID Vaccine & Breastfeeding
The COVID-19 vaccine is not yet available for all children but it’s still top of mind for many parents. Dr. Julie Boom, co-chair of the COVID-19 Vaccine Task Force at Texas Children's Hospital, shares 7 things parents need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine & kids: http://ow.ly/BWTW50D9OWF
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7 things parents need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine and kids
