EPPC News

At East Portland Pediatrics, kids doctor in Portland, we understand how crucial it is for your kids to have the access they need to their medication. The recent shortage of ADHD medications is leaving many parents wondering what to do.  Why Is There a Shortage of ADHD Medication? It’s a complex issue. One of the main…

At East Portland Pediatrics, we’ve seen a lot of families struggling with strep throat this season. Cases remain at high levels and unfortunately, there’s a nationwide shortage of the antibiotic commonly used to treat it in kids. Here’s what you can do to make sure your child gets the treatment they need.   Strep Throat…

Here at East Portland Pediatrics, we take the health and safety of our patients and staff very seriously. We have been very proactive in taking infection control measures over the past three years to maximize patient and staff safety. Recently the Oregon Health Authority lifted the mask mandate in healthcare settings. As we move toward…

Happy Spring, everyone!   With most of us either going into or coming from Spring Break, we thought we would break out the Spring Issue of Take Care. With this issue, we thought we would highlight our teenagers and young adolescents on the brink of high school graduation and how we can support them on…

 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…

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…

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…

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…