Valentine Pediatric Group

🌟 Happy Juneteenth! 🌟

Today, we celebrate Juneteenth, a day of freedom and unity. Let’s honor the journey toward equality and continue to support a brighter future for our children.

🎉 Happy Friday, everyone! 🎉

We’re wrapping up another fantastic week at VPG and are ready to welcome the weekend with smiles as bright as your little ones! 🌞

Remember, keeping your kiddos healthy and happy is our top priority. Whether it’s a routine check-up or just a friendly chat, we’re here for you.

Enjoy the sunshine, have fun, and stay safe. See you soon! 💖

🌟 It’s National Nurses Week! 🌟

From May 6 to May 12, we celebrate the exceptional nurses across the nation who bring compassion, skill, and dedication to healthcare. Let’s take a moment to honor their hard work and commitment to keeping our communities healthy and thriving. Thank you, nurses, for all you do! 💙

May is Mental Health Awareness Month!

At Valentine Pediatric Group, we recognize that mental health is as crucial as physical health for our children and teens. This month is an opportunity to challenge stigma and raise awareness about the significance of mental well-being in our young patients.

💚 Mental health concerns can start early, and it’s crucial to address them with compassion and support. Whether it’s anxiety, depression, or just the pressures of growing up, we’re here to help.

👩🏽‍⚕️ Dr. Davis is dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment for children and families. If you have any concerns about your child’s mental health, don’t hesitate to reach out to us.

📆 This May, we’re committed to raising awareness about children’s mental health. Follow us for information and insights that can help you support your child’s mental well-being.

Let’s work together to support our children’s mental health! 💪

🧩💙 Join us in honoring World Autism Awareness Day!

💙🧩 As your trusted pediatrician, we’re committed to supporting children with autism and their families every step of the way. Today and every day, let’s spread awareness, understanding, and acceptance. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of children with autism.

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🌼🌟 Embracing Nature’s Beauty on National Flower Day! 🌸🌿

Happy National Flower Day from all of us at Valentine Pediatric Group! 🌟🌼 Today, as we celebrate the vibrant hues and delicate petals of nature’s wonders, we’re reminded of the joy and growth that surrounds us. 🌻 Take a moment to stop and smell the flowers today, and let their beauty brighten your spirits! 🌼✨

’sBeauty

Happy Fun Fact Friday!

Did you know that kids’ taste buds are super sensitive? That’s why they might love a food one day and dislike it the next! It’s all part of their growing and changing taste preferences. So, if your child is a picky eater, don’t worry – it’s completely normal! Keep offering a variety of healthy foods, and eventually, they might surprise you by trying something new. 🥕🍓

🌸 Celebrating International Women’s Day 🌸

This International Women’s Day, we stand united in the pursuit of a world where every woman is valued, respected, and included. 🌎✨ At VPG, we proudly embrace the theme, advocating for a future free of barriers, stereotypes, and inequality.

👩🏽‍⚕️To all the incredible women out there – your unique perspectives and contributions matter. Today and every day, let’s champion diversity, break down biases, and create environments that uplift and empower. 💪🌟

Join us in honoring the strength, resilience, and achievements of women from all walks of life, especially those in marginalized communities. Together, we can make a difference and inspire a more inclusive world. 💖✨

Happy New Year!

As we step into this New Year, we extend our warmest greetings to you and your family. We hope the holiday season was a time of joy and warmth for you.

We would like to express our deep gratitude for your continued support and trust in our practice over the years. Looking back on the previous year, we are filled with a profound sense of appreciation and humility for the opportunity to serve you.

As we embark on this new year, we reaffirm our commitment to providing excellent, service-oriented, pediatric medical care.

Thank you once again for being an integral part of our journey. We look forward to continuing to serve you and your family with the highest standards of excellence.

Throughout the month of October we aim to promote screening, early detection and access to timely, high-quality care for the prevention of Breast Cancer, which affects one in eight women in the United States every year and 2.3 million women worldwide.

🎗 Know Your Risk
🎗 Get Screened
🎗 Know YOUR Normal
🎗 Make Healthy Lifestyle Choices

Dr. Davis is officially back in the office and seeing patients!

She looks forward to seeing you soon 😃

Summer is a great way to change up your routine and make time for outdoor fun, whether it’s dining outside on the patio or going for a family walk. Your kids will love the fresh air and extra bonding time.

Now that we are well into Summer, we wanted to share some friendly tips for protecting your children while enjoying a fun-filled Summer 🌞

- 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞, 𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: Make the most of your summer days by limiting screen time and instead use that time to connect as a family by doing more hands-on activities (cook together, game night, reading a book together, visit a museum, etc.)

- 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐭𝐰𝐨 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 especially after swimming or sweating

- 𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐝𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲: Check the daily air pollution forecasts in your area. The color-coded forecasts can let you know when the air is unhealthy in your community

- Make sure that your child wears a 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐦𝐞𝐭 while riding a bike or scooter

- 𝐔𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭 to avoid bug bites

- Make sure your child wears a 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭 when on a boat or any watercraft

- 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐨𝐫 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐨𝐧 𝐡𝐨𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬: Use proper safety devices and designate an adult pool watcher during parties. Teach children to always ask permission before getting in the water

- 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞 𝐡𝐲𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐬 on hot days such as Cucumber, Watermelon, Strawberries, Lettuce, Celery, etc.)

Happy Juneteenth!

Our office will be closed today, in honor of the Juneteenth Holiday. A day of reflection, remembrance, and celebration. We look forward to seeing you in the office tomorrow.

Congratulations to Dr. Davis on the safe arrival of her new baby boy, Calvin. Mom and baby are home and doing well. Welcome to the world Baby Calvin!

Spring is here! Which also means seasonal allergies are likely here for your little ones.

The best way to reduce your allergy symptoms is to limit pollen exposure in some of the following ways:

- Stay indoors during peak pollen times (typically in the evenings)
- Keep the windows closed
- Go outdoors on rainy days
- Change clothes immediately after being outdoors
- If using allergy medication, use at the onset of symptoms

March is Women’s History Month!

This month we celebrate the amazing contributions that women have made, who have fought courageously for equality, justice, and opportunity. This month centers around our commitment to continue to advance the rights and opportunities for women and girls in the U.S. and across the world.

Happy Valentine’s Day from the Valentine Pediatric Group Team 💕

We hope that you and your family had a wonderful Holiday!

Hello! We hope that you and your families had a safe and fun Halloween. You probably have lots of candy to sort through by now. We’ve shared a few tips to ensure your child’s yummy treats are safe to enjoy:

- Throw away unwrapped candy

- If candy is individually wrapped, check for any signs of tampering such as tears, tiny holes, or any unusual appearances. When in doubt, throw it out!

- If your child has any food allergies, be sure to check the labels on candies/treats to
ensure there are no allergens present

- If you have a young child, remove any choking hazards from their bags such as gum, peanuts, hard candies, or small toys

Today is the final day to make donations to Reach Out & Read! Thank you to all who have made donations thus far. We truly appreciate your support!

By participating in the Reach Out & Read intervention we maximize the potential of pediatric primary care to promote the positive interactions that foster healthy development during the critical early years of a child’s life.

Donations to Reach Out & Read will purchase books for our practice and be used to increase literacy for our young patients and ensure that more children begin life with books, stories shared, and early exposure to language and the joy of discovery.

See link in bio to make your donation today before it's too late!

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Babies love books 📚 They’re fun to chew on and turn the pages!!! Please donate to our Reach Out and Read campaign and thank you to everyone who has already. Link in bio.

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It’s World Breastfeeding Week!

Breastfeeding week aims to raise awareness of the health and wellbeing outcomes of breastfeeding and the importance of supporting mothers to breastfeed for as little or as long as they wish.

To all the mamas who are still learning, those who struggled, those who couldn’t, those mamas without the support, those who breastfed for days, those who breastfed for years, as well as those who don’t, but support mamas that do; We support your journey!

There’s still time to donate!

Help Valentine Pediatric Group give the gift of literacy by making a donation to Reach Out & Read.

By participating in the Reach Out & Read intervention we maximize the potential of pediatric primary care to promote the positive interactions that foster healthy development during the critical early years of a child’s life.

Donations to Reach Out & Read will purchase books for our practice and be used to increase literacy for our young patients and ensure that more children begin life with books, stories shared, and early exposure to language and the joy of discovery.

See link in bio to make your donation today!

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We love our littlest readers like Kynsleigh!

At Valentine Pediatric Group, we give out books at well child visits to promote literacy.

Valentine Pediatric Group is hosting a virtual fundraiser through Reach Out & Read to purchase books for the practice.

Donations to Reach Out & Read will purchase books for our practice and be used to increase literacy for our young patients to ensure that more children begin life with books, stories shared, and early exposure to language and the joy of discovery.

See link in bio to make your donation today!

Donations can be made now through August 9, 2022.

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Valentine Pediatric Group is participating in a virtual fundraiser through Reach Out & Read to purchase books for the practice. VPG gives the gift of literacy by sharing books to help build a child's healthy developing brain.

By participating in the Reach Out & Read intervention we maximize the potential of pediatric primary care to promote the positive interactions that foster healthy development during the critical early years of a child’s life.

Donations to Reach Out & Read will purchase books for our practice and be used to increase literacy for our young patients to ensure that more children begin life with books, stories shared, and early exposure to language and the joy of discovery.

See link in bio to make your donation today!

Donations can be made now through August 9, 2022.

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As summer approaches, the heat is on the rise. A good rule of thumb is to try to stay indoors during extreme heat conditions (90 degrees or above). However when that’s not possible, here are a few tips on keeping cool and protecting your child from heat related hazards.

Happy Mother’s Day to all!!

Wishing you a great start to your week!

With Spring well underway it’s likely that your household has been dealing with Spring allergies. Common symptoms might include nasal congestion, itchy/watery eyes, coughing, and scratchy throat. Tree pollen is a comment trigger for spring allergies. We’ve shared a few tips to help combat those triggers.

Happy Friday!