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East Portland Pediatrics Spring Newsletter 2024
Hello and Happy Spring! In this season’s issue of Take Care, we feature an article on how families can help with self-care for teens from your Portland pediatrics clinic. Another great way to care for yourself (inside and out) is to get outside, and with nice weather on the way, we have a list of…
Resources for Dealing with Bullying
Through childhood and adolescence, experiences shape perspective, resilience and character. When children encounter bullying, it can affect their emotional well-being, academic performance and self-esteem. Here are some resources and strategies for dealing with bullying. Understanding Bullying Bullying isn’t just one-off mean behavior or someone having a bad day. It always includes: Imbalance of power.…
The Hidden Hazards of Lithium Coin and Button Batteries
As electronic household items get smaller and “smarter,” they need energy. Small lithium coin and button batteries are everywhere, from remote controls to musical greeting cards. While these tiny power sources are incredibly useful, they pose a significant risk to young children. The danger lies not only in their size, which makes them easily ingestible,…
Narcan Available Over the Counter: What Parents Need to Know
At East Portland Pediatric Clinic, we want you to stay informed about health news and developments that can impact your family. One such development is the recent availability of Narcan. Narcan can play a crucial role in safeguarding your family’s well-being in the face of opioid-related emergencies. Understanding Narcan: A Quick Overview Narcan, also known…
East Portland Pediatrics Winter Newsletter 2023
We are all deep into December, and whether your holiday has already come and gone, or coming up in the next few weeks, we hope that our holiday fun and family meaning issue of Take Care finds you healthy, happy, and well. May your traditions this year be sweet, and the memories you make even…
Welcoming Your New Arrival: The East Portland Pediatric Clinic Experience
At East Portland Pediatric Clinic, we understand the excitement and concerns that come with expecting a new baby. Our goal is to be more than just your pediatricians. We want to be part of your extended family, offering a nurturing, informative and deeply connected experience right from the start. Meet and Greet: Getting to…
Announcing the Winners of the 8th Annual EPPC Pumpkin Decorating Contest
We had another enchanting Halloween at East Portland Pediatric Clinic! 🎃 This year’s Halloween pumpkin decorating contest was a delightful success, featuring a fantastic array of entries. Our VIPs – our patients – played a crucial role in selecting the winners of the 8th Annual EPPC Pumpkin Decorating Contest: 1st Place: Bluey 🥇 2nd Place:…
Thank You for Making Our Flu Clinic Such a Success!
We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to our incredible community for coming together and making this event a success! Over 400 patients were scheduled, and the drive-thru system worked like a charm. Our dedicated staff ensured the smooth flow of the drive-thru clinic. We’re immensely proud of the way our team members rose…
Information on RSV Shortage and Injection
Beyfortus Supply Shortage As you may have already heard, not enough Beyfortus was manufactured to meet the demand. This means that Beyfortus will be in short supply throughout the entire 2023-2024 RSV season. We are receiving a very limited number of doses, but it is unlikely we will have enough for everyone. This is disappointing…