EPPC News
Preschoolers and the Power of Play
Why is play so essential to early childhood development and wellbeing? The experience of play builds connections in your child’s brain, which helps them develop physically, cognitively, socially, and emotionally. Play also strengthens relationships (especially between parent and child), teaches critical life skills, and reduces stress. Ready for fun? The following are five tips on…
Read MoreWhat Parents Should Know About Bullying
At East Portland Pediatric Clinic, portland child doctor, we know that your child’s mental health and wellbeing is as important as their physical health. And one of the challenges children can face to their mental wellbeing is bullying, especially in school. In fact, on average, one in four students in our country state that they’ve…
Read More211 Resource Finder
We know that the needs of our East Portland Pediatric Clinic, portland pediatrician, families don’t end once they leave our office. The overall wellbeing of the children in our care, and their caregivers, is very important to us. That’s why we’d like to spotlight a vital local resource: 211. More than a three-digit phone…
Read MoreSpotlight on the HERO Kids Registry
Today at East Portland Pediatric Clinic, a Portland pediatric clinic, we’re spotlighting the HERO Kids Registry. This Oregon-based program – which is voluntary and available at no cost – securely collects medical information on children and young adults with complex medical needs. That way, if there is an emergency, this vital information can be accessed…
Read MoreValentine’s Day and the Importance of Loving Ourselves
At East Portland Pediatric Clinic, the health and wellness of our staff is as important to us as the health and wellness of our patients. That’s why, at our monthly staff meetings, we explore a wellness theme and how we can put it into practice. This month, in honor of Valentine’s Day, we celebrated the…
Read MoreEast Portland Pediatrics Winter Newsletter 2022
We are excited to share the winter issue of our newsletter Take Care. With the current surge of RSV, we have included an article with information about RSV, as well as symptoms to look for and ways to help children dealing with respiratory illness. In addition, to also celebrate the joyful things that come with the…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Bivalent Boosters for Kids Are Here
Staying up-to-date on COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters is the most important step you and your family can take this season. Not only does it help prevent COVID-19 infections so that we can move beyond the pandemic, vaccinations and boosters also protect our children from infections, complications, and potential long-term effects of COVID-19. Even if your…
Read MoreWhat to Know about RSV and the Tripledemic
Like the rest of the country, we at East Portland Pediatric Clinic are seeing a sharp increase in cases of respiratory illnesses this season, especially in influenza (the flu), RSV (respiratory syncytial virus), and COVID-19. This potential tripledemic is due to a variety of reasons, including the disruption of typical seasonal shifts in viruses as…
Read MoreAnnouncing the Winners of the 7th Annual EPPC Pumpkin Decorating Contest
We had another magical Halloween at The East Portland Pediatric Clinic! Part of our commitment to our patients is making sure we find ways to have fun with the kiddos who walk through our doors. This year’s Halloween pumpkin decorating contest was a not-so-spooky success, with entries from monsters to unicorns, and even a pumpkin…
Read MoreThe Return of PSLs and Sunday Urgent Care Hours
Fans of Pumpkin Spice Lattes are always excited this time of year to order their favorite drink, but this weekend brings the return of something that everyone can enjoy, whether you are a PSL aficionado or not! Starting Sunday, September 18th Sunday Urgent Care Office Hours are back! The phones open at 11:00 am on…
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