Selecting a pediatrician is vital in setting the stage for your child’s lifelong well-being and happiness. Your pediatrician will be your trusted medical partner, guiding you through important choices regarding your child’s health and overall care. A pediatric care provider or pediatrician is a doctor who focuses on caring for children’s physical, behavioral, and mental
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Top 10 Child Health Tips
As parents, our most important concern is to keep our children healthy. Children’s health depends on several factors, including sleep, nutrition, hygiene, hydration, and physical activity. The best way to ensure children’s health is to teach them healthy lifestyles and habits that also lay a strong foundation for their good health in the future. Let’s
Read MoreSymptoms of COVID-19 in Kids vs. Adults
Luckily, the symptoms and effects of COVID-19 in children are mild as compared to those in adults. In one significant study, 0% of children had serious cases, there were no cases of death or intubation (requiring a breathing tube), and 8% of cases showed no symptoms. In contrast, 100% of adults in the cohort showed
Read MorePurpose of Sick Child Visits
If your child is sick, they may need to visit a pediatrician for a checkup in order to get the diagnosis and treatment they need. This is known as a sick child visit. It is important to differentiate a sick child visit from other types of pediatrician appointments to ensure your child receives the appropriate
Read MoreDoes a Pediatrician Do Surgery?
A pediatrician is a medical doctor who specializes in the healthcare maintenance, developmental monitoring, and treatment of children up to age 18. Different pediatricians may specialize in various aspects of children’s healthcare, and some pediatricians do perform surgery. Let’s talk about the different roles of pediatricians, and where you can go in the Tampa and
Read MoreCommon Tests Done in a Kids Yearly Checkup
Annual checkups are an important way to ensure your child is healthy and to track their development. They help to ensure that any health issues are identified early when treatment is typically most effective. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that all children should have routine yearly examinations until they reach the age of
Read MoreTeenage Depression: What You Should Know
Depression is a common yet highly misunderstood condition. People often mistakenly believe that depression is an adult’s disease only, but the reality is, it is pretty common among teenagers, as well. There are more than 4 million cases of teenage depression in the U.S. What Is Teenage Depression? Affecting nearly 17 percent of teenagers across
Read MoreThings You Should Know About The Common Cold
With the word “common” right there in its name, it’s no surprise that there are millions of cases of the common cold every year. In fact, studies show that adults may experience 2 to 3 common colds each year, and even more in children. Here are some things our experts believe you should know about
Read MoreNPCMC Offers FREE CPR Classes
Did You Know Children’s Medical Center Offers FREE CPR Classes! Children’s Medical Center offers free basic CPR training at our Palm Harbor location. This course provides CPR instruction for infants, children, and adults; and includes hands-on practice with manikins. It is not necessary to have children who are patients in our practice, Everyone is welcome!!!
Read MoreSince 2011 NPCMC has been awarded national recognition for providing quality care.
Children’s Medical Center has been awarded recognition by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Patient-Centered Medical Home Program. The NCQA is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to improving health care quality. The Recognition Programs were developed to help physicians and practices support the delivery of high-quality care. North Pinellas Children’s Medical Center has been
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