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
School is in session. Please pay attention to school buses, respect NY State law and STOP!!!!!
In keeping with the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations to get your flu vaccine before the end of October, we announce our Flu Before Boo Campaign. Call now to immunize your children.
The American Academy of Pediatrics and Reach Out & Read have compiled a list of books to build character. They are arranged by subject and age group to help you raise children who are aware of the world around them. You can find the list at www.HealthyChildren.Org or we can provide you with a pdf
Lewis Pediatrics will be closed on Monday, September 2nd in honor of the Labor Day holiday.
This summer seems to have flown by. But it is time to think about getting back into routines for school. Most importantly, start to reestablish good sleep habits and routines. They don’t happen overnight (pardon the pun). Also, if you have forms that need to be completed, please don’t wait until the last minute. You
The craziness of “active shooters” hit close to home when our daughter had to be evacuated from Gannett Headquarters yesterday as SWAT and first responders moved in. Thankfully it was a false alarm. But, with the debate over people’s 2nd amendment rights and advertisements for bulletproof backpacks for the return to school, it got me
We are now able to test for Lyme Disease antibodies in the office. Hopefully we won’t be seeing much, but the tick season started off fast and furiously. Transmission of infection usually requires the tick to be on for over 72 hours and engorged. Besides wearing long sleeves and pants while in areas at risk,
A little delayed in making this announcement, but after 12 months of rigorous work to meet the National Committee on Quality Assurance’s standards, we have achieved NYS Patient Centered Medical Home status. What does that mean for our patients? Not much since we had to change very little of what we do to satisfy their
New York joined California, West Virginia and Missouri to be the 4th state to allow only medical exemptions as reasons school age children are not vaccinated. This is a huge step. This is not about religion or freedom of speech. Parents can opt to not vaccinate their children. But, if they do, they cannot attend
