Halloween is right around the corner, and the anticipatory excitement of our pediatric patients is palpable this time of year. We love hearing about how our community members celebrate this season, from spooktacular Halloween traditions to those more focused on seasonal harvests and the time-honored sacrament of honoring our ancestors.
As we head into the winter months and the peak of cold and flu season, it’s important to remember that antibiotics are not a cure-all. And more importantly, antibiotics do more harm than good when overused or used incorrectly.
Health experts agree that children need at least 60-minutes of physical exercise per day.
Pediatric Associates of the Northwest offers convenient drive-thru clinics for flu vaccines.
Returning to school means jumping back into a Monday through Friday routine. For some kiddos, a new school year is exciting; for others, it comes with a bit of anxiety and trepidation.
The team at Pediatric Associates of the Northwest wishes all of our patients and the community a safe and fun summer. We encourage you to share these pool safety tips for families with your social network. Keeping kids and teens safe is a community event!
Shelby has extensive experience working with youth, teens, and their families – specializing in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and trauma-informed play therapies for all ages (including parents and caregivers!). First and foremost, she is her patients’ ally, advocating for the understanding, support, and services they need to thrive.
We’re welcoming three new members to our team. Dr. Claire Ruggeri, M.D.- F.A.A.P., joins us on July 13, working in both the Beaverton and Tigard offices.
July is an exciting month here at PANW as we welcome three new, fantastic healthcare providers to the team. Jeanette Haughton C.P.N.P-P.C. is the first to join our group. She will see patients in our Beaverton office starting just after the July 4th weekend.
Contact with nature invites you to take deep, cleansing breaths of fresh air. It offers the awe-inspiring performance of Mother Nature’s seasonal abundance and a chance to recharge the body, mind, and spirit. Study upon study demonstrates how connecting with nature improves whole-body health – including reducing stress levels, improved sleep habits, and lowering the risk of depression and anxiety.
