Whole Child Pediatrics

Pediatrician Ashburn, VA - Whole Child Pediatrics - Pediatrics for Family Health

Whole Child Pediatrics in Ashburn is celebrating our 19th year serving Northern Virginia families!! We are accepting NEW patients and we accept most insurance plans. Check us out at www.wholechildva.com

wholechildva.com Ashburn, VA Pediatrician & family doctor, Whole Child Pediatrics specializes in pediatric medicine for a child's physical, emotional and developmental health. Children's Healthcare for family and kid health in the Ashburn area. Call (703) 723-8900 for an appointment today!

Whole Child Pediatrics in Ashburn, Virginia is celebrating our 19th year serving Northern Virginia families!! We are accepting NEW patients and we accept most insurance plans. Call now to join our practice. Check us out at www.wholechildva.com

Health Alerts: Rock 'n Play, plates, baby socks and more recalled

https://www.aappublications.org/news/2019/04/18/healthalerts041819

aappublications.org Under pressure from the Academy, Fisher-Price has recalled 4.7 million Rock ‘n Play infant sleepers following reports of infant deaths.

Hello Spring! The Tulips Festival in Holland always bring us Joy. Check out the river of flowers, where did we see that before?

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Most poisonings occur when parents or caregivers are home. Making your home safe is critical to avoiding poisoning. In this #AskThePediatrician video, Dr. Christina Johns gives tips on how to #PreventPoison at home.

Dust Mite Control: Tips for Parents

healthychildren.org When you know that dust mites are among the causes of your child’s allergic symptoms, don't reach for the vacuum right away. Learn more here.

Poison Prevention & Treatment Tips

healthychildren.org A toddler or preschooler who vomits may have eaten or drunk something poisonous. If you suspect poisoning because of a telltale odor, unexplained stains on clothing, burns or stains around the mouth, or an open or empty container of a toxic substance, call Poison Help immediately.

Sun Safety and Protection Tips

healthychildren.org ​Spending time outdoors is a common activity on spring breaks or summer vacations, but remember to protect against the sun’s rays. The American Academy of Pediatrics offers tips to keep children safe in the sun.

[03/01/19]   Whole Child will open at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, March 1 with no walk ins.

[02/21/19]   *****UPDATE: Whole Child will open at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 21 with no walk ins.*****

[02/20/19]   Schedule Update: Whole Child is CLOSED today, Wednesday, 2/20, due to weather

**** Due to weather, Whole Child will open at 9:30 AM on Wednesday , February 20th with no walk ins. Please call us to book same day sick appointments. ****

[02/12/19]   **** Due to weather, Whole Child will open at 8:30 AM on Tuesday, February 12 th with no walk ins. Please call us to book same day sick appointments. ****

4 things everyone needs to know about measles - Harvard Health Blog

https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/4-things-everyone-needs-to-know-about-measles-2019020515935

health.harvard.edu The number of measles cases in the US more than tripled between 2017 and 2018--here's what you need to know about measles and about the measles vaccine.

Tris Pharma, Inc Expands Its Voluntary Nationwide Retail Recall of Ibuprofen Oral Suspension Drops, USP, 50 mg per 1.25 mL, Due to Higher Concentration of Ibuprofen

https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm630112.htm

fda.gov Monmouth Junction, NJ, Tris Pharma, Inc. is expanding the scope of its November 2018 recall by adding three (3) additional lots of Ibuprofen Oral Suspension Drops, USP, 50 mg per 1.25 mL, to the retail (pharmacy) level. Some units from these batches have been found to have higher levels of Ibuprofen...

[02/11/19]   **** Due to weather, Whole Child will open at 8:30 AM on Monday, February 11st with no walk ins. Please call us to book same day sick appointments. ****

[02/01/19]   Due to weather, Whole Child will open at 8:30 AM on Friday February 1st with no walk ins. Please call us to book same day sick appointments.

[01/31/19]   Due to weather, Whole Child will open at 9:30 AM on Thursday January 31st with no walk ins. Please call us to book same day sick appointments.

[01/30/19]   Due to weather, Whole Child will open at 9:30 AM on Wednesday January 30th with no walk ins. Please call us to book same day sick appointments.

[01/29/19]   Due to weather, Whole Child will close at 2:30 pm today. Please drive safely!

[01/21/19]   Whole Child will be open for our normal hours on Tuesday, 1/22. Walk ins start at 7:30 a.m.

[01/15/19]   On Wednesday, January 16 Whole Child will open at 8:30 am with no walk ins.

[01/14/19]   Whole Child is open tonight, Monday 1/14 until 8 pm. Tomorrow, Tuesday 1/15 we will open at 8:30 am with no walk ins

[01/13/19]   ***Due to snow, on Monday January 14 Whole Child will open at 9:30 a.m. with no walk ins. Please call for same day sick appointment.

Our annual holiday elf visit to an elementary school in Washington, D.C. produced lots of smiling faces this year.

Holiday Celebration

Whole Child was thriilled to once again visit our adopted school in Washington, D.C. to deliver presents to these beautiful children! It is our favorite holiday tradition!

Whole Child's staff was thrilled to celebrate the birthday of our dear Ms. Esther, who takes care of all of us and helps keep our office organized and looking beautiful!

[12/29/18]   Whole Child will be open on Monday 12/31 from 7:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. with no evening hours. We will be closed on New Year's Day, Tuesday, January 1. We will reopen on Wednesday, January 2 at 7:30 a.m. for our regular walk in hours. Have a healthy and very Happy New Year!!

[12/27/18]   On Friday, December 28, Whole Child's medical staff will be out of the office from 11:30 -3 pm. While we will not have any appointments during those hours, our office will be open for anyone who needs to pick up any forms or to call the office to make an appointment. Thank you for your understanding.

Whole Child Pediatrics is pleased to announce that we are accepting new patients. Visit our website to learn more about our patient friendly approach, our walk in and evening hours and our INCREDIBLE team of medical providers. We accept most insurance plans, including Medicaid. Learn more at www.wholechildva.com

Tech Insider

Clean your phone everyday please!

Here are all the germs, diseases, and bacteria that live on our phones.

[11/15/18]   Due to weather and the LCPS schedule, on Friday November 16 Whole Child will open at 8:30 a.m. with no walk ins.

[11/15/18]   Due to the weather forecast and Loudoun County Public Schools being closed, Whole Child Pediatrics will open at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, 11/15 with no walk ins.

[11/14/18]   FLU SHOT CLINIC: Whole Child will be holding our last flu shot clinic of the season on Saturday, December 1, from 8:30 am - 11:30 am. Call now to schedule your appointment. In addition, you can schedule an appointment during the week or walk in on any day except Monday.

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Thank you to all of our wonderful little Whole Child patients who shared Halloween with us! We loved all of your costumes. How did you like our "Incredibles" costumes?

Come show us your costumes!

Almost ready for Trick or Treat! See you at 4 - 6ish. We’ve got lots of goodies for you. Everyone are invited!

[10/30/18]   **Don’t forget**
Halloween trick or treat at Whole Child Peds!! Bring you friends.

Whole Child was proud to participate in the awards ceremony for our awesome local swim team, the Ashburn Farm Barracudas. We were also proud to hand out the first ever Dr. Laura Pasternak Award for Advancement in Swimming Achievement, named after Whole Child's founding physician, the late Dr. Laura Pasternak. These two special swimmers demonstrated the tenacity and positive spirit that Dr. Pasternak demonstrated during her own high level swimming career, which she carried on in her work as a pediatrician.

TRICK OR TREAT TIME! Join us for Whole Child's annual Halloween BASH. Free trick or treating, refreshments and an office tour. What will YOU be wearing? What cool costume will your favorite Whole Child team member have on? Come and find out!!

When: Wednesday, October 31, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Where: 20925 Professional Plaza, Suite 100, Ashburn, Virginia

[10/10/18]   Announcement: Dr. Mindy Stern has just opened her schedule for THIS FRIDAY October 12, for Physical Exams and Consults. Call us now at 703-723-8900 to book your appointment.

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It’s National Bullying Prevention Month. Help stop bullying before it starts. #VetoViolence #StopBullying365 #STRYVE

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Flu season is here - time to get flu shots for your family before your house is full of fevers and dripping noses (or worse). Here’s more information about this year’s flu vaccine recommendations. #FightFlu