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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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#FactFriday The CDC estimates that 3.6 million adolescents used electronic cigarettes in 2018. These products are never safe for children, teenagers, or pregnant and/or breastfeeding mothers.
Looking for help for your teen? Check out mylifemyquit.com. It is a program created by National Jewish to give teens personalized help with quitting. And as always you can schedule a visit with your pediatric provider for more help.
#electroniccigarettes #vaping #nicotineaddiction #quit #healthyteens
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E-cigarettes can be just as addictive as regular cigarettes. In this public service announcement from the American Academy of Pediatrics, Dr. Anita Chandra o...As you perfect your Christmas decorations, make sure to keep safety in mind. Take special care to avoid fire hazards such as a dry tree or frayed wiring on the lights. If you have a toddler, make sure they can't pull the tree down onto themselves.
For more tips, visit: www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-home/Pages/Holiday-Decorations-Safety-Tips.aspx
#HolidaySafety #holidaydecorations #christmastree #holidaylights
Our We Can! Mesa Country Program was highlighted recently in the American Academy of Pediatrics Colorado Chapter newsletter.
See link below!
#WeCan!MesaCounty #healthychildren
AAP Colorado Chapter Connection - November 2019
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The Substance Exposed Newborns (SEN) Provider Education Work Group is excited to announce the launch of the Colorado Perinatal Substance Use Provider Toolkit. This searchable online toolkit provides h...Having Hope is a program that makes and delivers special care packages to children and their families who have to spend time in the hospital due to an illness or medical problem. They are planning to fill 400+ bags with toothbrushes, toiletries, puzzles, games and toys. If you are looking to donate a few small items, please consider donating to this wonderful and thoughtful cause.
Our offices are drop off locations; check the flier for other drop-off spots around town.
#havinghope #aubriehope #havinghopefortheholidays
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