Yes, you read that right! We have heard you! Now that we have so many more children to serve, our old way of doing "Flu Clinics" has overwhelmed us, and more importantly, you. This season we are introducing a new, and hopefully more convenient way to help you (and us) protect your children from Flu. It is incredibly important for your children to get their flu shots. During this past flu season, … [Read more...] about No More Flu Clinics at CCP!
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A Pediatrician’s Advice On Newborns in 2019
If you’re expecting, we’re expecting you! Come Meet Us nights are held most Monday evenings in Center City and the 2nd Monday of every month in Bala Cynwyd. These free events give you an opportunity to meet our staff, tour our offices and hear more about why we’d like to be your partner in parenting. Events are free, but space is limited. Reserve your spot on our website. We look forward to … [Read more...] about A Pediatrician’s Advice On Newborns in 2019
CCP’s Baby Poop Guide: The Scoop on Poop
It’s a topic that no one really likes to talk about, and yet questions about infant stool are among our most common. When is it time to worry and when can a bowel movement be classified as “normal”? Our baby poop guide below lists the more frequently asked questions we receive, organized by age group. Baby Poop Guide: Newborn 0-3 months 1. My baby is stooling less than usual. Should I be … [Read more...] about CCP’s Baby Poop Guide: The Scoop on Poop
Taking Our Tech to the Next Level: Making Your Experience More Efficient and Informative
Thanks to all of you who have shared feedback on ways to improve the patient experience at Center City Pediatrics. Many of you have asked us to consider how we can streamline our processes and make it simpler to interact with our office. The way to do it is by combining our personal, hands-on, Patient Centered Medical Home approach with the latest technology. We are very happy to share with you … [Read more...] about Taking Our Tech to the Next Level: Making Your Experience More Efficient and Informative
Lead and Your Family
Living in an older city that is under seemingly constant construction, many of our families are concerned about the potential of lead in Philadelphia homes and their children’s health and well-being. Here, our pediatricians offer some information about lead and how to reduce the possibility of exposure, plus share some additional resources for your family. With Michigan’s Flint lead crisis … [Read more...] about Lead and Your Family
Hannibal Lecter or My Sweet Little Bundle of Joy?
Is your toddler biting others? In this blog post from our pediatricians, learn why toddlers bite and how to respond. This is a typical stage of development for children under the age of three! At age 2, my child became the class biter. Around that time, he ran over a little girl’s fingers with his toy fire truck and refused to apologize. I panicked, jumped on Amazon and bought a book on moral … [Read more...] about Hannibal Lecter or My Sweet Little Bundle of Joy?