Healthy Kids Pediatric Center

The FDA Is Cracking Down On Juul To Address An "Epidemic" Of Teen Vaping

Attention HKPC Family

buzzfeednews.com The FDA sent warnings to 1,300 retailers and demanded that five manufacturers of e-cigarettes, including Juul Labs, prove they can curb youth use.

It's that time of year again!
2018-2019 Flu Shots

Call today to schedule your child's flu vaccine. All appointments to be scheduled, NO walk in appointments

4:30 pm slots available weekly on Tuesday's and Wednesday's

Saturday Flu Clinic on September 22nd 2018 and October 20th 2018

Stay Healthy!!

It's that time of year again!
2018-2019 Flu Shots

Call today to schedule your child's flu vaccine. All appointments to be scheduled, NO walk in appointments

4:30 pm slots available weekly on Tuesday's and Wednesday's

Saturday Flu Clinic on September 22nd 2018 and October 20th 2018

Stay Healthy!!

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

✏️Back to School ..Back Packs and School Supplies ✏️
Doctor D, the HKPC Family and LBSF hope that this will help to give the students a great start to their school year!

This week is a week of many firsts for a lot of our HKPC Family. Wether it is the First day of college, First Day of Kindergarten, First Day of Middle School, First Day of High School, or the First Day of a new grade, we wish you all the best!
Learn lots, have fun, establish lifelong friendships and continue to make us all proud of you!!

Doctor D and your HKPC Family!

Hand Foot and Mouth Disease | Causes and Transmission | HFMD | CDC

Many of you have been hearing the name "Hand Foot and Mouth". Here is some useful information from the CDC.

Stay Healthy!!!

https://www.cdc.gov/hand-foot-mouth/about/transmission.html

cdc.gov Hand, foot, and mouth disease is caused by viruses that belong to the Enterovirus genus (group). The viruses are found in the nose and throat secretions, saliva, fluid in blisters, and stool of infected persons and spread from person to person, often when infected persons touch objects and surfaces....

HKPC is pleased to partner with the Luna Brown Street Foundation (http://www.lunabrownstreetfoundation.org/) for the back to school "Health and Learning Drive." From now until August 15th 2018, we will be accepting supplies of new clothes, lunch boxes, backpacks and other school supplies for donation to LAWS (http://www.lcsj.org/). Please help us make the return to school a memorable experience for these kids.

Supplies may be dropped off at Healthy Kids Pediatric Center ( 44365 Premier Plaza Suite 220, Ashburn VA 20147) or monetary donations can be made via PayPal (http://www.lunabrownstreetfoundation.org)

Attention HKPC Parents😊

We hope that all of you are having a great summer holiday!! As the fastest summer ever draws to a close please check to see if you have forms that need to be submitted for camps, daycare, preschool, school, sports or college😊
We will be happy to fill them in while also ensuring that their yearly physical is up to date😊

Stay Healthy!!!

Happy 4th of July🇺🇸🎉🎉
The office will reopen on July 5th 2018 at 0830 am. Stay cool in this heat and have a Happy Independence Day!!

Happy Father's Day to all of the HKPC Dad's!! It is an honor to be in the presence of so many of you amazing Dad's! even when you don't think they are listening, learning or being inspired by you... they are!!!

As the 2017-2018 school year draws to a close we would like to congratulate all of the HKPC Family on a job well done!! We are proud of each and everyone of you for all of your achievements!!!
Have a great summer ☀️☀️

Click here to support Scharpf Family Fund organized by Christine Petrak

Keeping this wonderful family in our thoughts and prayers.

gofundme.com Late May 28th the Scharpf Family were victims to a horrible house fire. They are all safe as well as their beloved pup. However, they will be displaced for some time. We are setting up this fund to help cover expenses that will come up during this time. Please donate if you can. The Scharpf...

Happy Mother's Day to our amazing HKPC moms! Enjoy YOUR Day😊🎉

[04/17/18]   Another year, another milestone 🎉😊
Thank you to all of you, and your kiddos for the birthday wishes🎉🎉🎂❤️
Dr.D

❄️❄️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!!

northernvatimes.secondstreetapp.com

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.

Heeling House

Does your child have plans for winter break? It's not too late to enroll in our Winter Junior Trainer Camp! Camp will run Mon - Fri (Dec. 18-22) from 9am to 4pm, and is open to kiddo's between the ages of 9 and 15. The children are paired up with a puppy from a local rescue, and will learn the basics of dog care and training. Don't miss out on this opportunity for your child to have a great time while helping a pup find their forever home! Register now at www.heelinghouse.com

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

CELEBRATING 10 years of HKPC🎉🎈🎉

10 years ago a wise mentor of mine encouraged me to follow my dreams and to pursue my passion. Thanks to their encouragement , I was brave enough to take a chance and I founded Healthy Kids Pediatric Center.
Today, I would also like to thank all of you who have been my cheerleaders, confidants, and supporters!
I am loving the world of HKPC and the HKPC Family that has evolved and I can't wait to see what adventures lay ahead for the next decade in the practice of Pediatrics!

Doctor D

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.

Loudoun County Sheriff's Office

REMINDER: This SATURDAY LCSO is participating in the Nationwide Prescription Drug Take Back Day from 10 am - 2 pm at 4 locations in #Loudoun.

Turn in your unused or expired prescription medication for safe disposal!

We will not accept liquids or sharps during this event. Please see the following link from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration regarding proper disposal of sharps https://www.loudoun.gov/index.aspx?NID=3520 …

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.

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.

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.

[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

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.

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.

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

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.