Winter certainly isn’t here yet, but it is just around the corner. It’s a fun season, too—especially if you’re a kid. There are snowmen to build, hills to sled, and snowballs to throw. These activities are all made even better by the school break during the holidays. However, winter can be a season ripe for…

You trust your child’s pediatrician to diagnose and treat a wide variety of potential problems—ear infections, broken bones, allergies—but what issues that aren’t physical? The fact is, your pediatrician should also be your first resource if your child is having mental health issues. Whether it is trouble concentrating, anxiety, difficulty adjusting to a new home…

There’s really nothing more important to a parent than their child’s health and wellness. Still, you might be considering using a family practice doctor as your child’s primary care provider or even just taking them to urgent care if they become sick or get injured. This can be a mistake. A dedicated pediatrician is always…

Antibiotics are truly a modern miracle. Before the discovery of penicillin, even a shallow cut could lead to sepsis and eventual death, and infections like pneumonia were almost always fatal. At some point during their childhood, almost every kid will need a course of antibiotics. It could be due to a sore throat, an ear…

Pediatrician, family doctor, kids’ doctor—these all indicate the same type of care. As most people know, the field of pediatrics is focused on providing medical care to infants, children, and teenagers. It might not seem like there’s much difference between pediatrics and internal (i.e. adult) medicine, especially since both are primary care physicians. Nevertheless, there…

Each child is unique. Each one has his or her own talents and interests, and they all have their own specific medical needs as well. Providing medical care for individual children is what a pediatrician does best, so choosing a Westminster pediatric physician now will allow your child to receive the best medical treatment possible.…

Your time is valuable, but your child’s health is equally important. Make the most of your time with your pediatrician by knowing the following information, or having it close at hand, before your next visit. You’ll not only save time but also help your pediatrician provide better care for your child. Medical History Naturally, your…

According to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Colorado ranked within the top ten states for pertussis (whooping cough) cases in 2014. The disease can be a minor inconvenience for adults, but it can be a very dangerous disease for children.