PEDIATRIC HEALTH ASSOCIATES

From the moment you hold your baby in your arms for the first time, you understand the saying “babies don’t come with a manual”.  You’ll probably read a lot of books, blogs and articles on raising a happy and healthy baby, but who do you turn to when you have questions regarding growth and development?  For many new parents, the amount of information on the Internet can quickly become overwhelming and cause worry when it is not necessary. From your baby’s first appointment with a Pediatric Health Associate Physician or Nurse Practitioner, we will explain to you the different milestones, perform health and weight checks, and be there for you every step of the way during this new adventure in your life. If your child is out of the newborn stage and you are looking for a new Physician or Nurse Practitioner, we will do everything in our power to make you and your child as comfortable as possible when visiting our office.  If you have questions regarding your child’s growth an...

  S p e c i a l D e l i v e r y!   C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s to Dr. Nishat Nasrullah on the birth  of  her beautiful baby girl Isra born Monday July 10th! She weighed in at 6 lbs. 8 oz. and is 20 inches long. Along with mom and dad, Isra was joyously welcomed home by her two brothers and a sister. Dr. Nasrullah returns from maternity leave in October.                                                

If you or your child has been injured and it has been determined that emergency medical treatment is not required, would you know if the injury required a hot or cold compress? Most people tend to reach right for the cold compress to soothe injuries, but there are some cases in which more relief would be provided if heat was applied to the area as opposed to ice. Here are some situations where ice or heat would be beneficial: Ice: Sprains Strains Reduce swelling and inflammation Slow down bleeding Heat: Back spasms Chronic ailments Muscle aches Helps to stimulate blood flow Before treating any injury, make sure to assess the situation.  Does the area feel tight and stiff? Is the area inflamed? With any injury that does not require emergency medical attention, it is always best to do what feels right and does not cause more pain to you.  If heat or ice treatment is not helping the pain subside, it may be time to consult a physician. It is important to remember to only apply he...