Covid-19 vaccines now available for 5 and up!
Covid-19 vaccines for 5 – 11 years are in the house! We will begin giving this vaccine today, Monday 11/15/21. Covid-19 vaccines for 12+ are expected bac...
Archived updates
Northwest Pediatrics blog archive
These posts are preserved from the original WordPress site so older links keep working. Some clinical guidance may be outdated; call the office for current care questions.
2021 Safer Sunscreen Guide
Just in time for the summer heat, the updated 2021 safer sunscreen guide. Be safe out in the sun, wear that sunscreen and reapply each hour, drink water,...
Coronavirus
In response to the largest public health threat in a generation, we join with our colleagues in medicine and public health who are working very hard to u...
Quick & healthy school lunch ideas
Quick and healthy school lunches can be a challenge for busy parents of little learners! Our school chefs try hard to provide decent school food within t...
Summer and Sensory Processing Issues
Summer fun can present unique challenges for kids who have challenges with certain textures, flavors, noise, or crowds. Some ideas for handling these her...
Parenting ideas for kids with special needs
Children with sensory issues and other special concerns have unique needs that can present challenges for parents. Some of you are already parenting expe...
Screen time and your young child
Children younger than 2 are in a critical period of brain development that requires hands on learning. Screen time should be avoided beyond video chats w...
2019 Safer Sunscreens Guide
https://www.ewg.org/sunscreen/ Click the link for the latest safer sunscreen guide. When shade or loose fitting light clothing isn’t an option, choose wi...
Summer!
With kids counting down to the last day of school, we’re all looking forward to warm weather, free time and family adventures. But for a lot of parents (...
If you needed another reason to immunize against measles…
https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2015/05/07/404963436/scientists-crack-a-50-year-old-mystery-about-the-measles-vaccine
Snow Daze ***
We will be trying our best to be available for your child’s needs this week during the blizzards. We will remain available for sick visits for those who...
New carseat recommendations: stay rear facing as long as possible
National guidelines based on work done in Portland at OHSU have just come out to keep children rear facing as long as possible, from a new evaluation of...
Questions about flu vaccines? You’re not alone, we’re here to help.
Happy to discuss at your child’s next preventive or immunization visit. Some good info to get started here: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/qa/misconceptio...
Back to School tips and Immunizations Are In For “Back to School”!
Good tips here from the American Academy of Pediatrics: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/gradeschool/school/Pages/Back-to-School-Tips....
Memorial Day Weekend Availability
We are….because they were. Honoring those whose legacy we live, we hope that all of you celebrate well and safely this Memorial Day weekend. We will have...
2018 Safer Sunscreen Guide
To help keep your child’s skin safe and healthy this Summer, be sure to follow the advice at the link for safer sunscreens! Loose fitting light clothing,...
Be Safe Out There, Ghouls and Goblins….and be sure to brush your teeth!
https://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-aap/aap-press-room/news-features-and-safety-tips/Pages/Halloween-Safety-Tips.aspx Good advice from the American Acade...
Enjoy Summer Safely!
Here’s a link to the latest safer sunscreens guide. Always be sure to test new sunscreens by putting a patch of it on the leg before putting it all over...
We are opening special time slots during these school opening weeks for any last minute tune up needs as school starts. Give us a ring at 541.386.2300.
Archived Northwest Pediatrics update: We are opening special time slots during these school opening weeks for any last minute tune up needs as school sta...
It’s That Time Again! Tips to Make Back to School Easier:
Good tips here: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/news/Pages/Back-to-School-Tips.aspx http://www.pbs.org/parents/education/going-to-school/parent-i...
8 Ways To Contact Our Office
We like to be sure to be available to you for your kids and teens, and offer more access to care for your child and teen than any other clinic in the are...
Preparing Your Teen For College Without Instilling Worry & Anxiety
Lots of things to discuss when preparing for college, for both teens and their parents. Tips on keeping it exciting without inducing anxiety here. Good r...
Teens and Drugs: What Parents Can Do
It’s always a challenge that we don’t want to undertake as parents, but one we must, especially in a time of marijuana legalization and in a town where a...
Helping Anxious Kids Soar
Some good points here, and be sure to talk with us about your child’s unique skills and challenges.
2016 Sunscreen Guide
In keeping kids safe this Summer, be sure to follow some of the links for Summer Safety on our site. Here’s the updated list for 2016 sunscreen safety.
New online portal arrives!
We are excited to be launching today a new state of the art patient communication, medical record, and billing system! It will include a new portal for o...
The Joy of Moving!
We are functional in our new office space at 810 13th St, adjacent to the hospital and Jackson Park! We are still unpacking, but in the interest of keepi...
Avoiding Car Seat Mistakes
http://www.parents.com/videos/v/61651697/avoid-a-car-seat-mistake.htm Also, don’t buy used car seats or sell yours. Car seats have an expiration date bec...
More Beach Safety….beware of rip currents!
As parents, we should always encourage our kids to be safe around the water, including taking swim lessons, swimming with a buddy or adult in the presenc...
We Are Moving!
We look forward to welcoming you to our new location at 810 13th St, across from Providence Hospital on your way up the hill, just before Jackson Park, w...
Community Event for families with attention issues / ADHD
follow signs to Administration, furthest building West, 3rd floor.
Surviving the “perfect storm” of allergies, asthma, and the newly open Germ Farm of School
http://www.cnn.com/2013/09/05/health/asthma-school-reinhardt/index.html It’s that time of year again. Our allergy and asthma patients are rolling in, man...
Protecting loved ones from forest fire smoke
Protecting your loved ones during forest fires: See the article and its links below. Between the forest fires and Fall mold season, we’ve had a definite...
Thanks for joining us at Families in the Park and our Open House!
We enjoyed being ridiculous in disco attire and having families join us for some great wood fired pizza from Focolare and bouncy house courtesy of Bambin...
Back to Judy Blume
Judy Blume’s been back on the media landscape recently. One of our favorite bastions of adolescent hopes and fears has been talking about a movie, direct...
Give your home a check up!
http://www.oeconline.org/our-work/healthier-lives/tinyfootprints/eco-healthy-homes-checkup-kit Stop by our office for your own copy of the Healthy Homes...
How about some BPA, lead, and pthalates to go with that organic garden?
It’s an iconic thought from my childhood, remembering drinking from the garden hose while out doing yard work. Makes me cringe now when I realize that no...
Join us at the library tomorrow night – reducing typical toxic exposures in children’s products
Archived Northwest Pediatrics update: Join us at the library tomorrow night – reducing typical toxic exposures in children’s products.
Updated 2014 Sunscreen Guide – Safer sunblock for your child
http://www.ewg.org/2014sunscreen/ Use this link to evaluate the safety of the ingredients for various sunscreens. Keep in mind that they are rated based...
From Sniffle to Sniffle: Out with Colds, In With Allergies! Prevention Here:
We’ve been thrilled to start to see a winding down of cold and flu season, though many of you who’ve been here recently can verify it’s not gone entirely...
We’re Excited!
Of course, we’re big Finding Nemo Fans here, and we can’t wait for the sequel! Especially if Ellen says the story is a good one! More info here: http://w...
Talking With Your Child About Tragedy — And Remembering the Children of Newtown With Prevention
Globally, hearts are broken over events in Newtown, CT. We’ll be helping lead a discussion locally on the many ways we can make improvements that will he...
Safe Travels to all of you traveling over Christmas!
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/north-america/travel-tips-and-articles/77521?affil=huffpostmod Travel safely and avoid germs for you and your loved ones. If...
Flu Season is Here! Get protected.
Experts: Flu spreading faster than usual Click on the above link, or cut and paste it into your web browser.
Pictures with Santa – THIS SUNDAY 1-5 – Columbia Gorge Hotel – Benefit
A joyous event to help give a chance to one of our favorite Hood River kiddos who’s fighting a rare form of cancer. Volunteer work and donations by North...
Avoiding germs at school and home
As always, prevention is key! Here are some helpful tips, to go along with healthy eating, sleeping, drinking water, checkups, and immunizations to help...
5 things to always recycle – Protect our kids’ environment!
At Northwest Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, recycling is just one way that we strive to protect the earth and its resources for the children we serve....
Forest Fire *Health Advisory*
Adding to the difficult breathing caused by the Mt. Adams and Sisters area fires, the fire along the banks of 84 is causing severe breathing problems for...
Now is the time for flu vaccines for the whole family! We have the nasal puff version in the office.
http://www.myhealthnewsdaily.com/3124-flu-vaccine-new-season.html It takes a couple of weeks to build the protection from the vaccine, so get your family...
Free Sports Physicals plus our donation to local schools!
Over the next month or so, we’re again supporting area student athletes with free sports physicals. Like last year, Northwest Pediatrics & Adolescent Med...
Thanks for joining us at Families in the Park – did you get your parents’ “VIP” gift?
We were thrilled to once again support area school programs in supporting Families in the Park this year. It was great to see such good turnouts at the e...
How Safe is Your Sunscreen?
Follow this link to check for relative toxicities of ingredients in current sunscreens. Use lower toxicity products whenever practical, just keep in mind...
Don’t forget the sunscreen!
http://breakingnews.ewg.org/2011sunscreen/ Now that Summer’s finally here, don’t forget to protect your family with sunscreen. Keep a bottle by the door...
Keep your child, family, and our community safe from pertussis!
http://abcnews.go.com/WNT/video/whooping-cough-surges-us-16282723 With over 1200 cases confirmed in Washington as of 5/10/12, and 169 in Oregon, includin...
Opening Days!
The team at Northwest Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine is excited to say “We’re Open!” and to have welcomed your children as the first patients to a pedi...
Scaring away allergies at Halloween
Follow this link to avoid allergy pitfalls for Halloween. Of course, it may be wise for your child to take or continue taking any allergy medicines previ...
What can you expect from us at Northwest Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine?
Short answer is, “a lot!” We are a team dedicated toward children of all ages, through young adulthood. Typically that means birth (even pre-conception)...
What a great time at Families in the Park!
Thanks so much for joining us at Families in the Park. In Dr. Martin’s 5 years in Hood River, he’s become very involved in many things related to childre...
Families in the Park
Our new organization supports local kids on so many levels, and is proud to support local schools by helping to sponsor Families in the Park! We look for...
Fireworks Safety
With the 4th of July weekend here, it is especially important to remember to practice fireworks safety. Not that fireworks and safety really go together!...
Summer Safety Tips
The American Academy of Pediatrics has updated their 2011 summer safety tips. These sun and water safety guides are recommended reading for any parent. G...