The World Health Organization has recognized 2020 as the Year of the Nurse. It is the 200th anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale. Please take time to thank our nurses for all they do to help better the our health and lives.
All of us at Lewis Pediatrics wish you a Happy and Healthy Holiday Season. We are open 8:30 – 12:00 noon on Christmas and New Years Eve and will reopen on Thursday Dec 26th and Jan 2nd at 8:30 am.
Best wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Lewis Pediatrics. The office will be open on Friday, November 29th from 10 am -12 noon on a walk in basis. Phones will not be on.Open Saturday November 30th from 8:30 am. Phones will be answered.
We are in the final stages of implementing telemedicine through Anytime Pediatrics, a pediatric specific platform. Hopefully will be up and running in mid December. This will allow us to take care of certain conditions that can be handled without a specific office visit and hands on care. Initially looking at things like behavioral and
Have a safe Halloween.
I have heard reports of influenza diagnosed in Emergency Departments. I diagnosed my first case today. Harper recommends “FLU BEFORE BOO.” Call today to schedule an appointment.
Some manufacturers of generic ranitidine tablets and capsules have voluntarily recalled their products due to concerns about low levels of a possible cancer producing substance in them (NDMA – which is also found in many foods, vegetables and even water supplies). I have been unable to find any information about the liquid form of ranitidine
The Monroe County Department of Public Health is investigating a confirmed case of measles in a person who recently traveled to Monroe County. This individual was infectious in Monroe County from 9/17/19 – 9/20/19. MCDPH is looking to identify others who may have been at risk for exposure to measles. MCDPH urges residents, especially those
Parents of children who died in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings have produced a very compelling public service announcement. It can be viewed at Sandy Hook Promise **Please note that this PSA contains graphic content related to school shootings that may be upsetting to some viewers. If you feel that this subject matter may
Calls to the Upstate New York Poison Center in regards to vaping and the use of e-cigarettes have more than doubled this year. In all of 2018 their call center received 52 calls. In just 9 months this year, they have received 111 calls related to e-cigarettes. Additionally, they have received 13 calls that are
