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Flu Clinic For Western Colorado Pediatric Associates Patients only. Grand Junction Office, 3150 North 12th Street Thursday, Sept. 26th 6pm-8pm Thursday, October 10th 6pm-8pm Saturday October 26th 12-2pm Fruita Office, 456 Kokopelli Boulevard Saturday October 19th 9am-12pm Call 970-243-5437 for an appointment.
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
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As the mornings get colder, make sure to take puffy, bulky and extra fluffy coats off when putting your infant or child in their car seat when riding in the car. In a car crash, a child passenger can slip through the seat belt or car seat straps.
#ChildPassengerSafetyWeek #CarSafety #PuffyCoats #WinterSafety
Find out more: healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/on-the-go/Pages/Winter-Car-Seat-Safety-Tips.aspx
Winter Car Seat Safety Tips from the AAP
As a general rule, bulky clothing, including winter coats and snowsuits, should not be worn underneath the harness of a car seat.Fall sports are in full swing! Here’s the Western Colorado Pediatric Associates softball team.
Wondering if your kid is ready tp participate in team sports? Check out the link for guidance: www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/sports/Pages/Is-Your-Child-Ready-for-Sports.aspx
Make sure to get outdoors and have some fun this weekend. Remember to stay hydrated and wear sunscreen.
#GetOutside #Outdoors #GetActive #Weekend #WeekendFun #Sports #TeamSports #Team #Sunscreen #StayHydrated #WaterIsBest #NoSportsDrinks
#FactFriday Prenatal exposure to alcohol is the leading preventable cause of birth defects and developmental disabilities.The CDC estimates that 1-5% of school aged children have one of the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders; all of which can be prevented by avoiding all alcohol while pregnant.
#FetalAlcoholSpectrumDisorder #FASD #PrenatalAlcoholExposure #HealthyMoms #HealthyChildren
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Prevention PSA
The health of an unborn child is of top concern to women while pregnant. An estimated 40,000 babies are born each year with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders ...Flu Clinics start NEXT WEEK! Make sure you get an appointment. Call today!
Grand Junction Office:
Thursday, September 26th. 6-8 PM
Thursday, October 10th. 6-8 PM
Saturday, October 26th. 12-2 PM
Fruita Office:
Saturday, October 19th 9 AM - 12 PM
#Flu #FluVaccine #VaccinesSaveLives #VaccinesWork #IVax2Protect #VaxFacts
Grand Junction:3150 North 12th Street / PO Box 10700,
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