Dr. Stuart Tashman

10/31/2025

Orange County, NY Department of Health has created an updated list of local food resources, including food pantries, meal sites, and soup kitchens, organized by community to make it easier to find support close to home. 🥕🍎
👉 Visit here: http://bit.ly/3Jpe8CA
Please remember to call ahead to confirm hours and availability, as dates and times are updated frequently.
If you or someone you know needs additional support, you can always dial 3-1-1 to reach the Orange County Helpline — connecting residents with a wide range of services, including mental health and substance use support.

10/30/2025

The delay in SNAP benefits has created uncertainty for many families and people we support. Help and resources are available. We are keeping a running list of updates, food assistance options and community support on our website to help everyone stay connected during this difficult time: https://liberty-post.com/caring-for-our-communities-resources-for-families-impacted-by-snap-benefit-disruption/

10/30/2025

👻 Halloween Safety Tips! 🎃

Halloween is all about fun, costumes, and candy — but safety comes first!
Before your little ghosts and goblins head out, keep these tips in mind:

🕯️ Costume Safety
✨ Add reflective tape or glow sticks so kids are easy to spot
🎭 Use face paint instead of masks to keep vision clear
👟 Make sure costumes fit and are trip-free

🍬 Trick-or-Treat Tips
🚸 Stick with a trusted adult or a group of friends
🏡 Stay in well-lit, familiar neighborhoods
🍭 Check all candy before eating — when in doubt, throw it out!

🚗 For Drivers: Slow down and stay alert — excited trick-or-treaters can be hard to see.

Have a safe, spooky, and sweet Halloween from all of us at Circleville Pediatrics! 🧡👻

10/30/2025

With Halloween tomorrow, keep in mind these look alike candies that can be harmful to your child. Take your time and pay attention to details on labels when checking your children's trick or treating profits.

If you run into any consumption emergencies, call 911 or Upstate Poison Center at
1-800-222-1222.

10/28/2025

NEWS ALERT!
FARE continues to hear that food allergy patients and caregivers face barriers getting epinephrine nasal spray, neffy, especially due to prior authorization requirements. ARS Pharmaceuticals has shared two updates aimed at improving access that we wanted to pass along the community. The first is a free telehealth option through Upscript, which helps reduce the need for an additional office visit. Upscript will also handle any prior authorization requirements so your doctor does not have to work directly with the insurance company. The second, a ‘Co-Pay Savings Program,’ that can reduce the cost to $0 in some cases for participants.
FARE will continue to monitor access issues and share updates that may help reduce barriers for our community.
https://bit.ly/43CPWDC

10/28/2025

Happy National First Responders Day!💙
Today we celebrate and thank all the incredible first responders who help care for our families in times of emergency and transport. Your dedication and quick response make all the difference — we appreciate you!🚒🚑🚓

10/26/2025

Daylight savings time ends this coming weekend on November 2. While young children will eventually adjust to new sleep and wake times, it can make their - and your - adjustment easier to prepare gradually.

For the next few days, consider putting your child to bed 15 minutes later than normal each day and try to have them stay in bed 15 minutes later in the morning. So if bedtime is typically 7, put them to bed around 7:15. If wake time is typically 7, try to wait to get your child until 7:15. Every couple of days, shift back another 15 minutes, so when Sunday arrives, everyone has had a more gradual adjustment.

Good luck!

10/24/2025

Did you know Orange County Dept of Health offere free or low-cost activities, classes and seminars for parents and kids!

10/23/2025

🧸 Crawling is a big developmental milestone! 🧸

Crawling isn’t just adorable — it’s an important step in your baby’s growth and development.
Through crawling, babies build strength, coordination, and confidence as they learn to move and explore their world.

💪 Builds muscles for walking
🧠 Boosts brain and sensory development
👀 Improves balance and coordination

Every baby develops at their own pace — some crawl early, some later, and some skip it altogether (and that’s okay!).

EARLY INTERVENTION: One thing that an OT might note in documentation is the type of crawling an infant or baby is at. Did you know there is a developmental process at work with crawling? This is one area that is great to pass onto the families that we work with as early intervention OTs. Check it out: https://www.theottoolbox.com/types-of-crawling/

10/22/2025

Parents of children under age 3 and providers of early childhood services are invited to join the next Department of Health Early Intervention Program information session from 7 to 8 pm, Tuesday, Oct. 28. For more information about the Early Intervention Program, resources and support visit eifamilies.com/

10/21/2025

Happy Diwali from Circleville Pediatrics!

Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the most important Hindu festivals. It celebrates the victory of light over darkness and good over evil.

Wishing those who celebrate a vibrant and healthy Diwali filled with love and laughter!

10/21/2025

✨ Holiday Food Drive Alert! ✨

We’re excited to announce that Middletown Medical will be hosting a Holiday Food Drive to give back to our local communities!
🫶🏻If you have an upcoming appointment, we invite you to bring a non-perishable food item to donate and help make the holidays brighter for local families in need.