Crestwood Pediatric

A great day at the Crestwood Pediatric Picnic!

Calling all young entrepreneurs! Get ready to witness the creativity and innovation of our community's youngest business minds at the Children's Business Fair. It's a day of fun, learning, and supporting our future leaders.

Our butterflies are headed back to school! Schedule your appointments now for sports physicals, well visits, & all your back to school needs 🦋

Another 5 Star Review for Crestwood Pediatric! Thank you, Nicole, for taking the time to share your thoughts & experience from your visit at our office.
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Your experience matters to us. Leave us a review on Google, Yelp, Rate MD, or Facebook to be entered into our monthly drawing for a $50 Walmart Gift Card!

Meet Alena Oates! She will be joining our team July 10th as a CPNP.
Alena Oates received both a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and a Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in Pediatric Primary Care from The Ohio State University. Working as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner allows her to combine her passion for the care of children and her dedication to science. Read more about Alena on our website, and please join us in welcoming her to Crestwood Pediatric!

This week, we are celebrating 👩‍🍼Use this as your reminder to ensure your child’s vaccinations are up to date & schedule a well check with us!
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“National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) is a yearly observance highlighting the importance of protecting children two years and younger from vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs). CDC and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommend that children stay on track with their well-child appointments and routine vaccinations. On-time vaccination is critical to provide protection against potentially life-threatening diseases.” -CDC

Crestwood Pediatric has two new superheroes! Make sure to snap a picture at our new photo booth while you wait and tag us on socials! 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️

If you live in or are visiting an area where Lyme disease infections have been reported, it is important to check your family often for ticks, including your pets. Places to check include: belly button, in and behind the ears, on the neck, at the hairline, armpits, groin and the scalp.
Parts of the body that bend, such as behind the knees, between fingers and toes, underarms and groin.
Areas of pressure points, such as where elastic waistbands touch the skin, where clothing presses on the skin.
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Dress up as your favorite super hero while you wait at our new picture wall! Share the photos with your friends and tag us on social media. We can’t wait to see who you choose to be!☀️

The American Academy of Pediatrics supports continued breastfeeding until two years of age and beyond, as mutually desired by mother and child. It has been shown that human milk in the second year of life continues to be a significant source of macronutrients and immunological factors for growing toddlers. 🥛

We believe in providing your children the best possible care in a way that is convenient to you and your family. If you ever need care after our normal business hours, visit our website on the “Contact” page and follow the link to to book your appointment!🧡💙

Spring is right around the corner and you know what that means…seasonal allergies. Often times, parents should try Zyrtec and Claritin over the counter. If this is ineffective, schedule an appointment with our office to discuss additional treatment.
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Untreated allergies may lead to sleepless nights, ear infections, sinus infections, & missed days from school. There is no reason for children to suffer! Our offices are open and ready to help. 🩺🌸
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REMINDER FOR PARENTS OF SPRING ATHLETES: Stay ahead of the game and schedule your child’s sports physical with us now to secure your appointment!
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Our website got a makeover!
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Click the link in our bio to check it out or go to crestwoodpediatric.com 🤍

“Flu deaths among children have risen to 106 this season, and most of the children who died were unvaccinated…”
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If your child has not been vaccinated against the flu this season, call today to schedule your appointment.
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Read more from this article on our story.
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Happy Valentine’s Day from our family to yours ❤️

Do you love working with kids or have a passion for pediatrics? We’re looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Northern Virginia area! DM us for details on how to apply, or visit the “Careers” highlight on our Instagram Profile and follow the link!☀️🩺
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Our patients’ health is our number 1 priority. That’s why our practice requires ALL patients to follow AAP & CDC vaccination guidelines, so you and your family can always enter our offices worry free. Visit our website to learn more about our
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Congratulations Leah on winning our January Review Raffle for a $50 Walmart Gift Card!
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Want to win? Check out our story (or review raffle highlight) and click the link. Leave us a review to be entered! Drawings are at the end of each month. Good luck!

Tips for Parenting Preschoolers 🖍
• Fill their day with a broad array of experiences
• Sign them up for sports, extracurricular classes, etc.
• Instill an interest in reading by visiting the library and checking out books
• Expose them to different cultures
• Encourage activities that utilize imagination

We sincerely appreciate all your feedback!
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Leave us a review on Google, Yelp, Rate MD, or Facebook to be entered into our monthly drawing for a $50 Walmart Gift Card!

Have you scheduled your child’s well check?
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Well checks are a critical part of monitoring your child’s health, development, and overall well-being. Take a proactive approach to your child’s health and schedule your child’s well visit today by calling our office. We look forward to seeing you soon!
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Crestwood Pediatric Associates is conveniently located in Manassas, VA and Gainesville, VA!
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Manassas Office
10623 Crestwood Drive
Manassas, VA 20109
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Gainesville Office
14535 John Marshall Hwy
Suite 201
Gainesville, VA 20155
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Did you know we’re open on Saturdays? ☀️

Congratulations Megan on winning our December review raffle! ❄️🎁

Want the chance to win a $50 Walmart gift card? Leave us a review on Yelp, Google, or Facebook. Easy as that!

Drawings are done at the end of every month, and winners are notified via email. Good Luck!

We hope you’ve had a wonderful holiday season! Thank you to all our patients and families for a wonderful year.

Reading is a great exercise for the mind. It’s never too early to read to a child and to build this habit. It’s a gift that lasts a lifetime.
What book is your family reading?

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Meet our Medical Assistant, Oralia! Oralia is fluent in both English and Spanish and helps bridge understanding in our office between the two languages. She loves seeing both children and their parents, specializing in direct patient care. Oralia is efficient, kind, talented, and a critical member of our team!

With the holidays right around the corner, we need to help keep ourselves and those around us healthy!

This all starts with teaching your child the proper (healthy) way to sneeze.

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