Healthy Kids Pediatric Center

❄️❄️03/21/2018❄️❄️
CLOSED due to the inclement weather.

Please be safe and stay healthy today!

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

If you haven’t heard of “juuling,” you’ll want to check out today’s post. One of our pharmacists in the Drug and Poison Information Center outlines what parents of teens need to know about this trend. #NPPW18

[03/02/18]   Due to the current weather advisories Healthy Kids has now closed for the day. For any urgent needs please call the physician on call at 703-858-0121.

Hulafrog | Most Loved Awards

Thank you to Hulafrog and to those of you who nominated and voted for Healthy Kids😊

hulafrog.com Introducing the winners of Hulafrog's Most Loved Awards! We've got the skinny on the Most Loved class providers, camp providers, preschools and more! Check out the winners below!

[02/07/18]   Good morning. The office will be open at 10:00 am today.❄️

Good morning. HKPC is now open for regular Thursday hours.

❄️❄️Snow Delay❄️❄️
Due to the current road conditions HKPC will be on at least a 2 hour delay for opening today ( January 4th).
Please check back for further updates.

The physician on call can be reached at 703-858-0121

Our little HKPC Elf has reached the North Pole for his shift at Santa's Workshop. Please reassure ALL of our HKPC kiddos that as promised Santa has been notified that they have been on their best behavior😉😊 ❄️🎄🎅

We look forward to hearing about all of their Christmas Adventures when the office reopens on Tuesday December 27th at 0830am.

The physician on call can be reached at 703-858-0121.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Check out Dr. Resa Davis, Healthy Kids Pediatrics.

Thank you for the nomination !
It's not too late to vote!!

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Your GPS Doc, LLC

If you are someone who passively auto-enrolls in the same health insurance plan through your job year after year this article is for you. If you're purchasing health insurance through the ACA or individual market, this article is for you. The healthcare landscape is changing and we must be informed consumers.

[12/11/17]   **Important insurance Network information **

Dear HKPC Family,
We regret to inform you that Cigna Health care has informed us that Healthy Kids Pediatric Center will be considered out of network with the following health plans; Cigna Connect and Cigna Surefit.
More information regarding how this decision was made and how it impacts you can be addressed by contacting Cigna directly.
Please note that we remain in network with all other Cigna Plans.

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

The holidays are quickly approaching! Here are helpful tips to consider if you are hosting someone with food allergies:

Happy 11th Birthday HKPC

Happy Thanksgiving to our HKPC Family! We hope that you are enjoying a relaxing holiday.

We remain thankful for the opportunity to watch each and everyone of your little ones grow and thrive!

The office will reopen on Monday November 27th at 0830am. To reach the physician on call please call 703-858-0121.

Suspicious Couple Eyeing Children Sought In Asbburn: Police

patch.com Two similar incidents involving young kids and suspicious strangers have been reported the past several days in the Brambleton area: LCSO.

Pediatrician's Tips for Cough, Croup, and Wheezing

drstevesilvestro.com EVERYTHING you need to know about cough, croup, and wheezing in kids -- signs, home treatment, and when to call the doctor.

Bradys Barking Biscuits

Great treats prepared with love and for a great cause!

Bradys Barking Biscuits is a fundraiser set up to help me raise money for a Diabetes Alert Dog. I was diagnosed with Type 1 in 2015. You can read more here: https://www.youcaring.com/bradymoineau-768930

Good morning HKPC Family!
It's that time of year! Call today to schedule your child's 2017-2018 flu shot!

Get a flu shot and be entered into a drawing for 2 tickets to attend Disney on Ice! (Children who have already received their vaccine in office for the 2017-2018 season are eligible for the drawing as well)

Addendum: 10/11/2017
The contest has ended however it is not too late to get your flu shot!!

Attention HKPC Family😊
It's that time of year.
Don't forget to call to schedule your child's flu vaccine for 2017-2018!

Virginia Launches Baby Box Program to Parents for Safe Sleep

nbcwashington.com Virginia parents are expected to receive more than 100,000 free baby boxes and postpartum supplies over the next year through a new initiative.

We would like to wish all of the HKPC Family a great start to the 2017-2018 academic year!
Wether you are headed off to the first day of preschool, Kindergarten ,Middle School, High School, or College, we wish you well.
We are proud of each and everyone of you and look forward to celebrating all of your academic achievements and milestones!

Doctor D, Lauren and Rebekah 😊

Brockville Police

Recommendations regarding Snap Chat Safety!

Wishing our HKPC Family a Happy Independence Day!!

The office will reopen tomorrow July 5th at 0830 am🇺🇸

Create an Allergy and Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan: AAP Report Explained - HealthyChildren.org

healthychildren.org allergies-asthma~The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) developed a clinical report to explain to pediatricians and other health care providers how to create and use the new AAP Allergy and Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan.

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Many toys, including fidget spinners, have the potential to cause serious harm to children. While it’s not realistic to think that we can prevent all injuries from happening, following these five safety tips from Dr. Kaul may help avoid a trip to the doctor or ED:

[06/07/17]   Good evening HKPC Family!

Recommendation request:
Daycare Facilities in the Great Falls, Sterling or Ashburn area accepting infants under a year of age.

[05/30/17]   FREE SPEECH AND LANGUAGE SCREENINGS AT HEALTHY KIDS PEDIATRIC CENTER!!


Do you have a child between the ages of 18 months and 5 years?

Have you wondered if the sound errors your child makes are typical?

Do you want to know if your child’s vocabulary skills are appropriate for his age?


Lisa Macri, a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, is offering FREE Speech and Language Screenings in this office on Thursday June 8, 2017. Appointments can be scheduled by calling: 703.957.0747 or emailing: speechlisa@gmail.com.

American Academy of Pediatrics Recommends No Fruit Juice For Children Under 1 Year

aap.org Fresh fruit is preferable for older children because it provides dietary fiber and less sugar than juice, according to updated policy statement

Happy Mother's Day to all of the phenomenal Mom's out there! The abundance of love that you give and the daily sacrifices that you make do not go unnoticed!
❤️to all of you from your HKPC family❤️

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

For families of children with celiac disease, dining out may be a stressful experience. One of our dietitians offers tips for making it more manageable. #CeliacAwarenessMonth

Babies' speech delays could be linked to mobile devices

cnn.com A study found that the more time young children spent using handheld devices, such as smartphones and tablets, the more at risk they were for speech delays.

Child Mind Institute

How parents can respect children’s feelings without empowering their fears.

The official website for EpiPen® (epinephrine) and EpiPen Jr® (epinephrine) Auto-Injectors

Updated Epi Pen recall information:

www.epipen.com The official site of EpiPen® (epinephrine injection, USP) Auto-Injector, for the emergency treatment of anaphylaxis. Read Important Safety Information.

EpiPens recalled over failure to activate

Attention Parents: Please check your Epi Pens

abc.net.au Four batches of life-saving anti-allergy device EpiPens are recalled because they may fail to activate or require increased force — with potentially deadly consequences.

HKPC will be closed today (March 14th, 2017) due to the inclement weather.

If you need to reach the physician on call please call 703-858-0121.

Be safe!!❄️❄️

Grieving Fully By: Dr. Valencia Wiggins

mtscc.org “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted” Matthew 5:4 A few weeks ago, I discovered a small, dusty cedar box filled with rusty trinkets, a few pennies, and old letters from college friends. To my surprise, I found a postcard from my father, who passed many years ago, wit

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Teen stress levels often rival those of adults! Read today's post for some recommended techniques to help teens manage it.

To The Mom Hiding In The Bathroom Right Now

scarymommy.com To the mom with the littles ones: This is a really, really hard, challenging, crazy phase of life, but you’re going to get through it.

[01/05/17]   FREE SPEECH AND LANGUAGE SCREENINGS AT HEALTHY KIDS PEDIATRIC CENTER!!


Do you have a child between the ages of 18 months and 5 years?

Have you wondered if the sound errors your child makes are typical?

Do you want to know if your child’s vocabulary skills are appropriate for his age?


Lisa Macri, a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, is offering FREE Speech and Language Screenings in this office on Friday January 13, 2017. Appointments can be scheduled by calling: 703.957.0747 or emailing: speechlisa@gmail.com.

[01/02/17]   Happy New Year from all of us at HKPC.
We wish you good health, lots of happiness and success for 2017.

The office will reopen on January 3rd 2017 at 8:30 am.

Happy Holiday from all of us at HKPC. It is our wish that each of you will have some time to sit back, relax and enjoy some precious time with your loved ones!

The office will reopen on Tuesday December 27th at 8:30 am