Adirondack Pediatrics

Are you and the young adults in your life registered to vote? Make sure your voice is heard on Nov 5! Register to vote and make a plan to get to the polls!

Voter Registration Process To register online you will need to use a NY.Gov ID. If you have previously used a NY.Gov ID with another agency, you may use the same login to access the Online Voter Registration portal. If you have not used a NY.Gov ID you will need to create an account.

Election Day is November 5. Make sure you are registered to vote and make a plan to get to your polling place on election day.

Keep kids in mind when voting at all levels of government!

#VoteKids Voter Participation | American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) When voter participation goes up, public health outcomes improve. this message on Facebook or Twitter.

Have a healthy and safe Labor Day weekend!

We will be open for sick visits (by appointment) starting at 9am Saturday 8/31, Sunday 9/1 and Monday 9/2!
Regular hours (including our AM walk-in sick care) resume on Tuesday 9/3!

📣📣Free Entry to Saratoga Spa State Park this summer except on concert nights after 4pm. 📣📣

All Vehicle Use Fees are waived everyday this summer!! Take this opportunity to try the spring waters, go for a swim and get outside!! 🚴🌲🏊‍♀️

Exception Dates:
On the following dates beginning at 4pm there will be a $10 parking fee due to concert staffing needs:

Concert Parking is $10. Cash, tap to pay and card excepted.*

Dates:
7/5 DAVE MATTHEWS BAND
7/6 DAVE MATTHEWS **2PM Charge time***
7/16 THIRD EYE BLIND W/ YELLOW CARD & A R I Z O N A
7/18 DIERKS BENTLEY (
7/22 SAMMY HAGAR
7/23 TRAIN & REO SPEEDWAGON W/ YACHT ROCK REVENUE
7/24 EARTH WIND & FIRE AND CHICAGO
7/30 FOREIGNER & STYX
8/11 NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK
8/12 PRIMUS AND COHEED & CAMBRIA
8/13 THE DOOBIE BROTHERS
8/18 CAGE THE ELEPHANT
8/23 HANK WILLIAMS JR.
8/24 CREED
8/30 TEDESCHI TRUCKS BAND
8/31 TEDESCHI TRUCKS BAND
9/2 JAMES TAYLOR & HIS ALL STAR BAND
9/5 DEEP PURPLE
9/6 GOOSE
9/7 GOOSE
9/8 PITBULL
9/23 POST MALONE

*No Empire Pass, Lifetime Liberty Pass, or Access Pass are accepted for parking for Live Performances at NYS Parks

If you are in the office soon you may see a new face. Please help us welcome our newest Nurse Practitioner, Brittney Lillie, FNP!!

https://www.adirondackpediatrics.com/about-our-staff/

Brittney is from Conquest New York, a small rural town midway between Rochester and Syracuse, New York. Brittney obtained her first bachelor’s degree from The University at Buffalo in pharmacology and toxicology in 2020. She then returned to school and received her bachelors in degree in nursing from St. Joseph’s College of Nursing and Le Moyne College in 2021, as well as her master’s degree from Le Moyne College in 2024.

One of Brittney’s goals is to become fluent in multiple languages. She is currently working on French and Spanish. In her free time she also enjoys swimming, reading, crocheting and playing DND with her family and friends.

We will be closed tomorrow, Friday, July 12 at 12 noon for our annual office picnic.

The bad news: Wait times for the ER in our area are some of the longest in the country.

The Good News: Adirondack Pediatrics is open 363 days of the year (closed on Thanksgiving day and Christmas day). We have same day sick appointments available during the week and AM urgent care hours on weekends/most holidays.

You can always call us first if you're not sure if your child's condition needs us or the ER! There is an on call doctor to speak to 365/24/7 to get advice on where to go or how long it can wait.

ER visits to Albany Med are some of longest in the country Emergency room visits to hospitals in New York are growing longer on average. Albany Medical Center, St. Joseph's, Ellis and St. Peter's Hospitals have the longest ER visits in the state.

Careful with those sparklers tonight!

We are open for urgent/ sick visits this morning by appointment starting at 9am. Please call if your child needs to be seen today.

Last day of spirit week: Pride day!

Spirit day yesterday: throwback Thursday!

Yesterday marked the end of an era at Adirondack Pediatrics. Ann Dys, NP retired after 31 years!! She will be missed by all of us at the office and by the many patients she served over the last 3 decades! Happy travels Ann!!

NEW FOOD ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE THIS SUMMER

New York's new Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) program helps families buy food for their school-aged children during the summer. Families will get $120 in food benefits for each eligible child.

Eligible children will receive Summer EBT food benefits on an EBT card. Families can use their Summer EBT food benefits to buy food like fruits, vegetables, meat, whole grains, and dairy at authorized retail food stores, farmers markets, and anywhere else SNAP is accepted.

You can find more details at otda.ny.gov/summerebt.

Wacky Wednesday!

Twin day!!!

Did you know we can provide many gynecological services to our teens and young adults patients right here? We can be your teen’s first stop for gynecological care. Many concerns can even be addressed without a pelvic exam. If indicated, we can help refer to OB/GYN for more complex issues.

We have LOTS of availability for school and sports physicals for June! Book your child’s appt for June and get ahead of the summer rush! We are already starting to have limited availability for August and we don’t want your kid to miss pre-season!!

***most insurances allow 1 physical per calendar year for school age kids and older- you don’t have to wait a full 365 days from the previous physical***

Washington County Public Health will hold a Free Car Seat Check at Cambridge Volunteer Fire Department on Wednesday June 26th from 2:00pm-5:30pm.

Keeping children safe when riding in the car is a priority for parents and caregivers. But it’s not an easy task to find the right car seat. After all, there are several types of seats—from infant to convertible and booster—depending on your child’s age, size and developmental level. Even after you find the right one, it’s important to know how to install your car seat correctly and when to transition your child to another type of seat as your child grows older. Many parents and caregivers assume they know how to choose and use the correct child restraints for their children, but these restraints are frequently used incorrectly.

You can have your seat checked by a certified car seat technician at the FREE car seat check at the Cambridge Volunteer Fire Department, 50 Gilbert Street, Cambridge NY 12816 on Wednesday, June 26th from 2:00pm-5:30pm.

Certified car seat technicians will be on hand to check car seats for proper fit, use, possible recall and to help parents and caregivers on how to use the seat right. If a car seat is found to be unsafe, a limited number of car seats may be available for a donation.

The car seat check is sponsored by New York State Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee, Washington County Public Health, and the Cambridge NY Fire Department

For more information, contact Elizabeth St. John, Washington County Public Health, at 746-2400 x3478.

Many of us are a little itchy from insect bites after a beautiful holiday weekend. The following video from the American Academy of Dermatology gives some great tips on preventing and treating insect bites.
Key points:
Prevent insect bites by using insect repellent with DEET, proper clothing when outside at night or in heavily wooded areas, mosquito nets if sleeping outdoors
Treatment: cool compresses, topical calamine lotion or hydrocortisone cream, oral antihistamines.

How to prevent and treat bug bites Although warm, spring weather means more time outdoors, it also means more bugs – like bees, ticks, and mosquitoes. To help prevent and treat bug bites, foll...

Remembering those lost serving our country this weekend.

We are open this weekend for sick/urgent care visits by appointment in the morning only starting at 9am on Sat 5/25, Sun 5/26 and Mon 5/27.

We resume our normal business hours with our walk in "quick sick" at 7am on Tuesday 5/28.

Do you know we offer complimentary prenatal visits at Adirondack Pediatrics?
This is an opportunity for an expecting family to visit our office, learn about the services our office provides and ask questions about how to prepare for your baby. We can offer advice on feeding, safe sleep practices and car seats.
We would love to help your family prepare for your new baby!

Expectant Parents Encouraged to Visit Pediatrician Before Birth of Baby The AAP recommends all parents-to-be visit a pediatrician during the third trimester of pregnancy as an important first step in establishing a trusted relationship and supportive medical home for their child.

Spring sports are in full swing but pre-season for fall sports is just 3 months away. Does your athlete have his or her physical up to date? They can’t start pre-season without an updated physical. Call (518) 798-9538 to schedule an appointment before they fill up!

Great opportunity for parents of toddlers !! See below 👇

Great news for parents! Our staff will be offering a free "Productive Play" event on May 17 in Glens Falls for parents of little ones to learn more about how they can help their children build communication skills while having fun.

This is geared especially for parents of 1-3 year olds, and each child will receive a language-enhancing toy to take home!

This event will be held at Crandall Public Library from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., and there is no charge.

Childcare will be available, and registration is requested. Check the attached flyer for more details, or email [email protected].

Camp is a great way to maintain a healthy routine during the summer. Getting outside, engaging with others, learning new things and staying physically active has positive effects for both physical and mental health.

April 24-30 is World Immunization Week 2024!

During this week, please take a moment to make sure you are up to date on all your routine vaccinations. One of the best ways you can protect yourself, your community, and your loved ones from serious diseases is by getting vaccinated.

To find out more about routine vaccinations, visit: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/index.html

Are you spring cleaning this weekend?? We are happy to take any children’s book donations. Children who visit our office are welcome to take a book home after their visit. We love seeing the books go to new homes!