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Announcing summer kickaround and tryout dates! Register now to come learn about the club and kick it around in Tower Grove Park with us. Use the QR code or click the link below to sign up:
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Vaccinations Save Lives and Hospitalizations.

Hard Data

CDC reports 51% jump in measles cases in one week
The US has recorded at least 97 confirmed measles cases across 17 states as of March 28, an increase of 51.6% from the previous week, and the number of cases exceeds the 58 reported in all of 2023, according to CDC data. Fifty-six percent of the patients were hospitalized for isolation or management of complications, and children younger than 5 years had the highest hospitalization rate at 68%, followed by adults at 56%.

Flu shots have arrived. Call today to schedule an appointment.

Breath work

Breathing Techniques While Exercising | MomDocs Are you aware of the proper breathing techniques to use while exercising? Dr. Rivera-Spoljaric covers everything you need to know.

Hampton Village Pediatrics stands in science and in solidarity and complete support of the LGBTQI Community!

DPH PUBLIC HEALTH STATEMENT AND ADVISORY: Thursday, Attorney General Andrew Bailey released a proposed emergency rule placing many new restrictions on gender affirming health care for Missourians of all ages. If approved by the Secretary of State, the onerous requirements will make it much more difficult for transgender and gender nonconforming individuals to access care. The Saint Louis County Department of Public Health stands with transgender members of our families, workplaces, and broader communities and affirms that transgender residents have the right to access clinically appropriate medical care. We denounce efforts to limit access to necessary health care services and interfere in clinical care decisions best left to individuals seeking care and their medical providers.

The Attorney General’s emergency regulations institute extreme restrictions that require: (1) medically documented gender dysphoria for three years; (2) at least 15 consecutive therapy sessions over 18 months; and (3) that all mental health conditions are treated and resolved prior to gaining access to gender- affirming care. These arduous limitations, among many other restrictions in the emergency rules, would impose barriers to care that are nearly impossible for providers, parents, and transgender people to overcome. The regulations would go into effect April 27, 2023 and expire on February 6, 2024.

There is strong consensus among medical professional organizations, including the American Medical Association, the American Psychological Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Endocrine Society, that individualized gender-affirming care for transgender people is medically necessary and effective. Prohibiting evidence-based clinical care not only directly harms the health of individual patients, but also reinforces discrimination, stigma, and negative mental health outcomes for the wider transgender community. Transgender youth of color are even more vulnerable due to the added negative impacts of systemic racism and marginalization. Providing gender affirming care, on the other hand, can improve mental health outcomes for transgender and nonbinary individuals. Children and young adults receiving gender affirming care experience lower risk of depression and suicidality.

Any person affected by this rule on gender-affirming care is encouraged to contact:

• Legal Help Desk at Lambda Legal or the ACLU of Missouri for more information on their legal rights.
• Metro Trans Umbrella Group (MTUG) for local services and resources available to transgender folks. MTUG maintains a list of inclusive therapists and medical providers.
• Trans Lifeline at 877-565-8860 or the St. Louis Queer+ Support Helpline at 314-380-7774 for emotional, identity-affirming support.

We would also like to inform residents that gender affirming care is available in Illinois. It may be accessed at a variety of providers including Planned Parenthood of Illinois facilities, which provide gender affirming hormone therapy to transgender and gender nonconforming people 16 and older. Locations provide their full range of services including behavioral health, sexual and reproductive health care, and gender affirming hormone therapy in a compassionate and gender affirming manner.

DPH recommends that health care providers who have transgender patients take the following actions prior to the effective date of the emergency regulations:
• Contact transgender patients to provide referrals to out-of-state gender affirming care physicians.
• Provide immediate assistance to transgender patients requesting their medical records.
• Ensure transgender patients have the care they need, while they are still able to access it.
• Contact their medical licensing board for any needed clarification on the regulations.

Hey everyone, If you haven't heard yet Influenza A is in our community hot and heavy! And guess what?! This year's Flu vaccine has fantastic protection against this strain this year! So far in our practice, this flu season, only patients who have NOT yet received their flu vaccine this year have been positive. I am beyond grateful for this vaccine because it means that my kids will NOT miss school and I will NOT miss work because of influenza A!!!! Let us know if you meet anyone that has enjoyed having Influenza. (We haven't found anyone yet, wink wink)🤢🤮🤧😷

➡️ There will be a vigil at 6:30 p.m. tonight in honor of the victims at the Roman Pavillion at Tower Grove Park, located on 4378 Northwest Dr.
➡️ Congresswoman Cori Bush urged anyone who needed resources, especially for mental health, to call her office at 314-955-9980.
➡️ People needing connection to resources can also contact Behavioral Health Response’s 24/7 crisis line, at 988, 314-469-6644. Students dealing with the trauma can 314-819-8802 , chat online at www.bhrstl.com or text BHEARD to 31658.

Behavioral Health Response – We care, we listen, we respond. 24 hours a day. Behavioral Health Response provides crisis support, telephone counseling, and mental health resources 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Learn more about our Justice and Crisis Response Unit Program. CLICK HERE

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Gun locks are available for pick up at city firehouses, police stations and libraries. We urge parents to get involved with Educators For Gun Safety to learn more.

“We each have to make a decision. We can either rise to this challenge, or watch more of our children needlessly die. Every adult in our community, from educators to parents to neighbors, has a role to play. Children need supervision to keep them safe. As educators, we can help parents in our city know how to safely lock and store guns, and how to talk to their kids about guns. We can help parents understand what questions to ask their kids about guns, what questions to ask about gun safety when their kids visit friends and other places. We all have to stand up. Our kids’ lives are on the line.”
-Dr. Candice Carter-Oliver, CEO of Confluence Academies
https://www.slps.org/GunSafety

Educators for Gun Safety / Homepage ST. LOUIS, MO – Leaders from Saint Louis Public Schools (SLPS) and several city charter schools are teaming up to take on one of the most urgent dangers facing our children: guns. Click on the title above to view.

With temps over 100, try to keep cool and don’t forget to hydrate!! Summer days in STL❤️❤️

We are begging you to consider vaccinating your children to protect you! https://youtu.be/SHzZ3cUEUh0

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This is a message from our AFTER HOURS answering service regarding phone calls:

We hope this announcement finds you healthy in the New Year. As we all navigate this latest surge of COVID we find
an unprecedented increase in call volume.

The Answer Line is working tirelessly to modify our operations to accommodate the surge, the increase in call volume and remain focused on patient safety including but not limited to:
• Daily review of volume and adjusting staffing accordingly
• Review & improvement of processes & procedures
• Redeployment of resources and staff
• Onboarding and strategic placement of new staff

We would like to further partner with each of you to best care for you and support you. We are asking for your help in this endeavor by addressing the following:

◦ We are not able to order ANY lab testing (COVID, flu, strep, RSV)
◦ We are not able to give lab results
◦ We are not able to schedule appointments
◦ We are not able to refill medications
◦ After hours calls specialize in symptom based concerns

AGAIN THIS IS FOR AFTER HOURS CALLS

https://www.healio.com/news/pulmonology/20211201/covid19-hospitalization-risk-elevated-in-children-with-poorly-controlled-asthma
If your child is aged 5-11 years, please call our office to set up your child's COVID Vaccine.

COVID-19 hospitalization risk elevated in children with poorly controlled asthma In a new study, school-aged children in Scotland with uncontrolled asthma had a 3 to 6 times higher risk for COVID-19 hospitalization compared with those without asthma, researchers reported in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine.“The findings from this linkage of multiple data sources have helped...

Yesterday’s COVID Vaccine clinic was a huge success. Thanks so very much to all those who came out!! If you haven’t vaccinated your 5-11 year old, call for an appointment.

They have arrived! Call today to schedule an appointment for a FLU vaccine.

IF your child does NOT have insurance, this is a FANTASTIC opportunity to get a flu shot for FREE! This SATURDAY, Sept 18.

Back to school physicals. Call now for your appointment

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BREAKING: Governor Mike Parson just announced Missouri’s Vaccine Incentive Program – MO VIP – which will reward 900 lucky Missourians who have chosen or will choose to be vaccinated. We will be drawing random winners from throughout the state to win $10,000 cash or a $10,000 education savings account depending on your age. Eligible Missourians only need to enter once to be eligible for all drawings after their entry is received.

Our first drawing will be Aug. 13, 2021, and the promotion period will end on Oct. 20.
- Red Category – Missourians 18+ who receive their first dose after July 21, 2021
- White Category – Missourians 18+ who receive their first dose before July 21, 2021
- Blue Category – Missourians age 12-17 who have received or will receive their first dose

Enter to win at MOStopsCovid.com/win!

Please please be part of the solution and not the problem.

Covid-19 vaccine myths: These reasons for not getting a shot don't hold up. In fact, they'll set the US back No, you can't get Covid-19 from the vaccine. Yes, doctors say young people need to get vaxxed (for several reasons). Here are 9 of the top myths fueling vaccine hesitancy, and why failing to get a shot could ruin other people's vaccinations.

VAX That Thing Up! Click on the following links to get anyone 12 years and older vaccinated!

https://covidvaccine.mo.gov/find/

https://vaccinate.bjc.org/schedule

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You can now schedule your child 12 years and older to get vaccinated against COVID 19! Dr. Whitson's teenager was vaccinated last month and breezed through it no prob!

https://covidvaccine.mo.gov/find/

Vaccine Registration & Scheduling In Missouri, we proudly take care of each other. Immunizations are another tool to combat COVID-19 and help move us forward.

COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment Scheduling & Info | BJC HealthCare Scheduling now open for ages 12 and up.

CEMA Deputy Commissioner Sarah Gamblin-Luig, City of St. Louis AGENCY
The COVID Vaccine is now available to all city residents over age 16. The Pfizer vaccine is being given at the Dome downtown.
Walk-ins are welcome!
FEMA and other federal, state, and local partners have been operating a Community Vaccination Center (CVC) at the Dome in Downtown St. Louis for over a week. They are here to help serve our community and make sure everyone who wants to receive a COVID-19 Vaccination is able to do so.
Walk-ins are welcome!
Registration can be completed at covidvaccine.mo.gov/navigator
*NOTE*
If you have already received your first shot through a City Department of Health clinic, please follow the directions you receive for your second dose of the Moderna vaccination. These vaccinations are being held in another part of the complex by the Department of Health. You will be sent directions separately for your second dose.
The CVC is ONLY providing PFIZER shots at this time.
👍 The CVC is FREE of charge
👍 Is offering the PFIZER vaccination
👍 No photo ID required just a Missouri address
👍 Has FREE parking at Cole St/6th St with a shuttle
👍 FREE parking & shuttle for those needing mobility assistance
👍 Interpretive services are available (foreign language and ASL)
👍 Has wheelchairs for use on-site and escorts to assist
👍 Escalators & Elevators available for use inside the building
Enter at the Gate C entrance near Cole St/Broadway
7 days a week from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Open through June 1.
Head to the Dome and get your shot!

Covid Vaccine The Missouri Vaccine Navigator is intended to help Missourians navigate the COVID-19 vaccination process. This tool may not capture every event in your area, so we encourage you to engage with your local public health officials and health care facilities to learn more.

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Happy Wednesday! We are back in the office today. Thanks for the time off. I hope you all are having fun and staying warm.

Due to extreme weather, the office will be closed tomorrow, February 16. If you need a telemedicine appointment, message me. Otherwise, enjoy this fantastic snow with your beautiful families. We hope to be back in the office Wednesday.