WCPA Announcements
Mood Spa – For Prenatal and Postpartum Mood Concerns
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) .
Parent Resource Program
“On Second Thought”
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
FDA Teething Necklaces Warning
Welcome to Cecilia Weaver, MD
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.
Western Colorado Pediatric Associates Video
We are always accepting new patients.
Call us today for an appointment! (970)243-5437
Kids drinking enough water?
Helpful Links
Here are some links that we feel may be helpful to our parents.
American Academy of Pediatrics
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The Children’s Hospital of Denver
Mesa County Valley School District 51
Additional Resources
HealthyChildren.org, may provide the answers you need when it’s 3 a.m. and your child is sick. It’s backed by the American Academy of Pediatrics for dependable health care advice for parents and caregivers.
We Can! Mesa County
Supporting healthy changes for obese or overweight children and their families. Weekly sessions from 5–7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. Contact Western Colorado Pediatric Associates at 243-5437.
Facebook Posts
#FactFriday Vaccines prevent more deaths than seat belts and car seats combined. This is not to say that seat belts or car seats are a bad thing. BOTH vaccines and seat belts are safety tools we use to protect our children and families.
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Every wonder why pediatricians feel so confident that vaccines are safe?
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The Journey of Your Child’s Vaccine
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This year, the US has seen the highest number of measles cases in many years. Most of the people and children who have gotten sick were not vaccinated. The vaccines against measles (MMR and MMRV) are safe and effective. Please speak with your pediatrician today if you have questions about the MMR or MMRV vaccines.
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How to Protect Your Children During a Measles Outbreak
The recent measles outbreaks have many parents concerned. Most of the people who have gotten sick were not vaccinated against measles. This is a stark reminder of the importance of making sure your ch...Grand Junction:3150 North 12th Street / PO Box 10700,
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