Alexis Lieberman MD, Advocare Fairmount Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine

From the library! Free meal locator

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We have had a few kids in the practice bitten by dogs lately, leading to ER visits and rabies shots. Here’s an online event geared toward kids to prevent dog bites. It’s this Thursday from 630-730 pm. Please consider attending!

How to Stay Safe Around Dogs You Don't Know | Weavers Way Co-op Dogs are all around us, so let's be ready to interact with them in a safe and respectful manner. Learn how to ask a dog's permission to pet them and how to tell if they are enjoying it. Also learn what to do if approached by a strange dog or one that might be jumping on you.

https://www.inquirer.com/business/energy/liheap-free-air-conditioner-philadelphia-20240612.html

How to get a free air conditioner this summer Window and wall units, plus fans and repairs of central air systems and heat pumps, are available to some Pennsylvania residents. In New Jersey, residents can get help paying their bills.

One way to prevent drowning: if you and your children are invited to a pool party, ask if there will be a lifeguard. If not, offer to help organize and pay for one. At a party, every adult thinks another adult is watching the kids. 

This looks good — reading w a speech therapist!

Familia join us this upcoming Monday for a our monthly story time with our amigos at 10:30am!

Found this on FB:

Hi neighbors, just wanted to let everyone know that the speech language pathology clinic at La Salle University will be providing free screening and evaluations for speech and languages disorders this summer. The clinic can also screen for hearing and swallowing disorders. The assessments are for both adults and children.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/8RzSKq3UMsZoUyqP/?mibextid=WC7FNe

Dr Kerby threw out the first ball!!!

Check out our new video about the practice! It’s on our home page, just below the photo.

Home | Advocare Fairmount Pediatrics | Philadelphia, PA | East Norriton, PA We are a community-based Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine practice established in Philadelphia in 2009 and in Montgomery County in 2023. Our goal is to provide excellent, accessible, comprehensive medical care to infants, children and teens in our community, from all types of families. We care for....

Parents of older teens, please read:

Opinion | The Troubling Trend in Teenage S*x Choking has moved from p**n to pop culture to the dorm room. And the consequences for young women could be very serious.

Please come do a well visit with me (Dr L) in the Montco office on Sat 5/18, and with Dr Kerby this Saturday 5/4 in Mobtco. Saturday checkups … a great chance!

Very proud of the mention of our practice in this interesting article!

Why Is It So Hard to Get a Doctor’s Appointment? If Philly is one of the greatest medical cities in America, why does it take so long to get a doctor’s appointment here — and does it have to be this way?

Kristen has a few openings in our East Norriton office tomorrow morning, Saturday. Great time for a check up! 

Another great article from Your Local Epidemiologist:

Kids don't need to get sick to be healthy We have forgotten how many children used to die before their fifth birthday

Here’s a post from someone I highly recommend!

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WORKING AGAIN!
The on-line scheduler is currently malfunctioning so if you don’t see an appointment but want one, please call the office!

SATURDAYS in the Montgomery Count office! April 20 (Kristen) and 27 (Dr. Kerby) are open for booking online!

The Fairmount Peds team won the Escape Room — Great Teamwork!

Advocare Fairmount Peds did our CPR recertification this morning!

Book appointments through the Healow app or call our office at (215)774-1166.

So much diarrhea! Everyone has a stomach virus. A lot of it is norovirus. Here’s an article by YLE about the current outbreak. It includes some tips: bleach to clean, longer than usual handwashing, and just don’t touch your face!

Norovirus has entered the chat Tired of respiratory viruses this winter? Not so fast. Norovirus has entered the room. Norovirus—a virus that causes stomach cramping, intense episodes of vomiting and diarrhea, and sometimes fevers—is taking off in the Northern Hemisphere. If we had a storm system for viruses, this might be dee...

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This social skills group IN our Philly office is offered by the Behavioral Therapist of one of our long-time families. The parents of that family have excellent judgement and strongly recommend her. This is a great opportunity.

Does your child have trouble socializing with same-aged peers?! We have a social skills session starting April 1, 2024 in Fairmount! The session will take place at Alexis Lieberman MD, Advocare Fairmount Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine.
Sign up ASAP to reserve your spot!

Kristen Smith, PA, IBCLC, is both our pediatric physician assistant AND an international board certified lactation consultant. We thank her and celebrate her for her skills and compassion today, on IBCLC DAY! 

Happy to all the amazing people both in and outside of our organization who have dedicated themselves to helping families achieve their lactation goals, and who provide essential support and education about breastfeeding.