Salina Pediatric Care

The first day of school can be scary for a child. But you can help it go smoothly.
A child heading back to school may have the same feelings of apprehension that an adult has when starting a new job. But as a parent, you can help make the first day easier, says the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Try these tips to make for a smoother transition back into school: https://myhealth.srhc.com/health-library/story/218091dc-3377-44af-98c6-92b2d217173d

🦑 Keep an eye out for our octopus carnival ride float tonight in Salina Downtown, Inc. ! 🌊

Join us for the “Fair Lights & Starry Nights” octopus float at the Tri-Rivers Fair Parade, starting at 7pm. The parade will travel along Santa Fe Ave., from Elm Street to Prescott Ave. See you there! 🍀🎉

Kids need a lot of sleep. In fact, by the time they are toddlers, most kids have spent more time asleep than awake.

But according to the National Sleep Foundation (NSF), many children aren't getting the sleep they need.

Getting kids to sleep can be a major task for parents. You can make bedtime easier on your child—and yourself—by promoting good sleep habits early.

Here are some tips to help your child get a good night's sleep as we prepare for a new school year.

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How to pack an A+ school lunch?

Do you often pack a school lunch, only to unpack it barely touched? Then here's a six-step recipe from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and other experts for healthy lunches your child will actually eat and enjoy.

How to pack an A+ school lunch Make meal planning a joint effort. (3 min. read)

Click the link below to view back-to-school backpack tips.

Backpack basics Don't let your backpack weigh you down. (2 min. read)

Don’t wait, get your sports physical now! 🙆‍♂️🏋️‍♀️⛹️‍♂️

But it's almost time to utter the three words most kids dread to hear: "back to school." If you haven't already, this is a good time to make an appointment with your child's doctor for a back-to-school health exam.

Here are three reasons why it's important to do back-to-school checkups.

3 reasons to get a back-to-school checkup It's time to schedule your child's checkup! (2 min. read)

Have a fun and safe 4th of July! 🇺🇸🎉🎆

Here are 6 summer safety tips for you and your family. ☀️😎

Water safety tips for parents
Try these tips for a safe, fun summer by the pool.

Put your children in swim lessons. Make sure they can tread water.
Have children shower before swimming. Washing off dirt and germs helps keep the water safe for everyone.
Supervise your children. Avoid distractions, and keep non-swimmers within arm’s reach. If you are with other parents you know, take turns watching the children.
Remind children not to swallow water. Even treated pool water can contain germs.
Dry their ears with a towel. Have your children tilt their heads to drain their ears, then dry them. This helps to prevent ear infections.
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5-Star Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ for Dr. Jacob Hessman with Salina Pediatric Care - Patient Comments: "From the initial greetings at check-in to visiting with Dr Hessman...everyone is so friendly, professional, and genuine!! Without a doubt, if you are looking for a pediatrician call their office!"

Splashing or swimming in a pool, a lake or the ocean is a fun way for kids and adults to cool off in the summer. 🌊 ☀️

But whenever water is involved, drowning is a potential danger. It can happen in a minute or two and often is completely silent. It's also more common than you might think. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), every day 11 people die from drownings. It’s the leading cause of death among children ages 1 through 4.

Here are six tips for keeping your kids safe:

Water safety: 6 tips for a safer summer Keep kids safe around water. (2 min. read)

As north central Kansas’ health care leader, Salina Regional is committed to bringing you nationally recognized quality care. And because your safety, is our priority, we are pleased to announce that we achieved an “A” grade rating for hospital safety from The Leapfrog Group the nation’s most prestigious honor for patient safety. For our patients, this award means Salina Regional Health Center is among a group of the safest hospitals in America. For our business leaders, it means Salina Regional provides an exceptional return on investment for health plans provided to their employees. And for our team, our staff and providers, it means their hard work and intense focus on patients and patient outcomes has been recognized and honored. We are proud to provide this level of care to our community. Our patients deserve it.

🏃‍♂️ Lace up your running shoes! 👟The 43rd Annual Smoky Hill River Run, part of the Smoky Hill River Festival, is happening on June 15th from 7-9 a.m. in Salina Downtown, Inc. Join us for a fun-filled event featuring a 5-mile run, 2-mile run, 2-mile walk, and children races. Plus, enjoy bounce houses, face painting, a selfie booth, and breakfast sandwiches for race participants! Don't miss out—register online at www.srhc.com/riverrun. See you at the starting line! 🌟🏆🥇

Vendors this year are Messenger Clothing Company, Bounce-A-Roos, LLC and Bouncer Express; face painting by Color Me Crazy Face Painting, Planet Fitness, Manhattan Running Company, Adventures In Pet Sitting, Salina Regional Health Center Food Services, A Work In Progress : Yoga Studio, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Salina, Vibin' Nutrition, Genesis Health Clubs, Salina Family YMCA Salina Kansas, Salina Arts & Humanities, Smoky Hill River Festival, Bennington State Bank, Crown Distributors who will be providing 30-40 cases of water, Y93.7, 104.9 KSAL FM Hannah Holt will be our official voice of the Smoky Hill River Run.

Any parent knows that life is fragile and should be treated as a gift. Pediatric Neurologist Britton Zuccarelli, MD, with Salina Pediatric Care, is giving hope to infants who have type 1 spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a rare genetic disease that affects the nerve cells that carry messages from the brain to the muscles of the body.

The disease affects 1 in every 10,000 babies born in the United States. Dr. Zuccarelli with Salina Pediatric Care was approved this year to treat SMA with Zolgensma, a gene therapy. Salina Pediatric Care is the only provider of this service in north central Kansas. Read the full Healthbeat story here

Huge developments for the smallest patients | Salina Regional We're the only provider of Zolgensma in north central Kansas.

¡Salina Pediatric Care desea desearles a todos un Feliz Cinco de Mayo! 🪇

¿Sabías que el Dinco de Mayo se celebra el 5 de mayo para celebrar la victoria de México sobre el Segundo Imperio Francés en la Batalla de Puebla en 1862?

Translation: Salina Pediatric Care would like to wish everyone a Happy Cinco de Mayo!

Did you know Dinco de Mayo is held on May 5 to celebrate Mexico's victory over the Second French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862?

5-Star Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ for Salina Pediatric Care at Salina Regional Health Center - Patient Comments: "Going to Salina Pediatric is an amazing experience from the moment you step into their office. Their front desk staff is amazing, they make checking in and out quick and easy. Their waiting rooms are awesome, kid-friendly, and cute. The nursing staff are wonderful, kind, great with kids, and fun; they make the whole experience comfortable. The doctors are fantastic; they inspire patient loyalty, they encourage family interaction and love, they make you feel comfortable, they're upfront and honest about everything. Their exam rooms are extremely kid-friendly: the ballet room, Star Wars room, lion room, rain forest room, dinosaur room, etc. The rooms are always fun and comfortable. We enjoy the entire experience every time."

The OCCK Transportation & Salina CityGo Med-A-Van program provides non-emergency medical transportation to and from Salina Pediatric Care, Salina Regional Health Center and its affiliates free of charge. Call (785) 826-1583, email [email protected] or go online https://salinacitygo.com/schedule-a-med-a-van-ride/ to reserve your ride 24 hours in advance.