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Resources for women with prenatal and postpartum mood concerns. When Motherhood Doesn’t Feel Like You Thought It Would. Nearly one in five women struggle with mood or anxiety issues during pregnancy and after delivery. Mood Spa offers a wide range of therapeutic resources to support women during the early stages of motherhood. We offer support groups and education on coping skills and therapies. Most importantly, we are here to let you know that what you’re experiencing is normal and that you’re not alone. Mood Spa is a joint program from Western Colorado Pediatric Associates and Hilltop’s Family Resource Center. For more information call (970) 243-0190. Mood Spa sessions held on Fridays from 10:00 to 11:30 am at the Hilltop Family Resource Center (1129 Colorado Avenue) .
The Parent Helpdesk The Parent Resource Program For Parents: Do you ever feel stressed out or overwhelmed? When: Every Tuesday, 6:00—7:30 PM Where: Garden Level of Primary Care Partners Building 3150 N. 12th Street, Grand Junction, CO Who: All Parents There is no charge for the program. Seating is limited; RSVP 640-7181 or 254-2549
The FDA has issued a warning concerning the use of teething necklaces (amber and others). Please feel free to share the below AAP News Article with families. http://www.aappublications.org/news/2018/12/20/teethingnecklace122018
Western Colorado Pediatric Associates welcomes a new pediatrician to their practice. Cecilia Weaver, MD is now practicing in Grand Junction, Colorado. Dr. Weaver has been a practicing pediatrician since 2016. She previously practiced at Northeast Community Clinics, at California Hospital in Los Angeles, California and at Community Health Alliance of Pasadena in Pasadena, California. She completed her residency at LAC+USC Pediatrics Residency Program Los Angeles, California and went to Medical School at University of Massachusetts Medical School. Dr. Weaver is now accepting new patients and is also bilingual.
We are always accepting new patients. Call us today for an appointment! (970)243-5437
In this hot dry weather, make sure to check in on whether your kids are drinking enough water. Here’s an article that goes through amounts by age. Offer more on hot days, when you’re outside or if you kids are playing sports. washingtonpost.com/news/parenting
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This past week, a few of our practice leaders attended the Pediatric Management Institute conference in Florida to improve our pediatric team-based care. We are always looking for ways to bring the best pediatric care to the children of the Grand Valley and the Western Slope.
From left to right; Dr. Willy, Connie Mellin (our Office Manager), Dr. Liggett and Dr. Littler
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#FactFriday St. Mary's Medical Center delivered 1,417 babies in 2019... Thats a lot of babies. 😀
Remember, Western Colorado Pediatric Associates offers free prenatal visits for expecting parents who are looking for a pediatrician. Before baby arrives, it can be helpful to ask questions and discuss what to expect for your new baby while in the hospital.
#newborns #babies #westerncolorado #prenatalvisits #healthybabiesWe are so proud of delivering the most babies in Western Colorado last year. Click below to see our fun baby facts from 2019!
While most cancers can’t be prevented, cancers caused by HPV, or Human Papilloma Virus, can be.
The HPV vaccine is recommended for all teen boys and girls starting at 11 years of age. Learn more about the HPV vaccine and how it can protect your child.
#VaccinesWork #IVax2Protect #HPV #PreventCancer
How to Talk to Your Preteen About the HPV Vaccine
www.healthychildren.org
Even if children are not sexually active, it’s important to get the HPV vaccine. This article will help you talk with your child about the vaccine.Overall, coughs are good. Coughing helps us to keep our lungs and airways clear of mucous and irritants. There are a few different pediatric illnesses, such as croup or asthma, that may have a different cough from a typical cold.
Learn more with this helpful reference from Children’s Hospital Colorado.
#Coughs #Colds #Coughing #SickSeason #Asthma #Croup #Bronchiolitis
www.childrenscolorado.org
How can you tell when a cough is a sign of a serious problem?Grand Junction:3150 North 12th Street / PO Box 10700,
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