This Thursday, March 29th, is National Medical Biller's Day! East Bay Pediatrics wants to thank all of our medical billers, and give them the recognition they deserve for all of their hard work!
 In recognition of National Nutrition Month, we'll be updating our website with some nutrition guidance and resources to help keep kids thriving.
This article is a great reminder of the importance of breakfast for kids. A study suggests that exposure to multiple vaccine antigens before the age two appears to not increase risk for other infectious diseases between ages two and four. For more information, please read this AAP News report.
We are deeply saddened by the events at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. The President Of the AAP stated yesterday that pediatricians can work together to to advance meaningful legislation that keeps children safe.
Random, senseless acts of violence heighten anxiety for parents as well as children. This website has guidance on how to discuss them with your kids.  Congratulations to Dr. Oken on the publication of his article in the nationally-distributed periodical, AAP News. His essay encourages pediatricians to limit the use of tests and treatments that are unlikely to have significant benefits, and instead to discuss the pros and cons of these decisions with the patient and their family. Click here for the full article.
 Our Berkeley office will be closed on Monday, February 19, 2018 in observance of Presidents Day. Our Orinda location will be open from 8:00am to 12:00pm for drop in illness only. Thank you and have a happy Presidents Day!
 This website has answers to common questions about keeping tiny teeth healthy:
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/oral-health/Pages/Brushing-Up-on-Oral-Health-Never-Too-Early-to-Start.aspx On January 21, Congress voted to extend funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), which covers health care for millions of children who do not qualify for Medicaid programs. The President of the American Academy of Pediatrics released this press statement this week.
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Myles Abbott, MD, FAAP Marcia Charles-Mo, MD, FAAP Sarah Cahn Handelsman, MD, FAAP Tracy Evans-Ramsey, MD, FAAP Juliana Damon, MD, FAAP Christina S.L. Vo, MD, FAAP Jennifer Miller, MD, FAAP Courtney Pickering, MD, FAAP Jonah Schey, MD, FAAP |
