Azalea Pediatrics

09/22/2025

ACOG reaffirms the safety and benefits of acetaminophen use during pregnancy.
More than two decades of research have found no causal link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism, ADHD, or intellectual disability in children. Acetaminophen continues to be an important and safe option for managing pain and fever in pregnancy—conditions that can pose serious risks to pregnant patients and their fetuses if left untreated. Learn more about acetaminophen use during pregnancy: https://bit.ly/4mqIzWr

09/01/2025

We are closed for Labor Day and will resume normal business hours on Tuesday.

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08/14/2025

Chattahoochee Valley Imagination Library is having an event at the main Columbus Library to launch their new program "1000 books before kindergarten."
If your child is under 5, you can register them to receive a free book every month.

Did you know that the books from Dolly Parton's Imagination Library count towards your little one's goals of reading 1,000 books before Kindergarten?

If you would like more information on the Read a 1,000 books before Kindergarten program the Columbus Public LIbrary is holding a Launch Party on Friday, September 1. Bring your little one!

And don't forget to register your child under five to receive a free book from Dolly Parton's Imagination Library every month until their fifth birthday at https://imaginationlibrary.com/check-availability/

07/28/2025

📣 Attention Parents & Caregivers!
Your voice matters! 🗣️ Help shape the future of childcare in our region by taking a few minutes to complete the Regional Childcare Study Survey — now open!

📲 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/childcarechattahoochee

07/28/2025

Need somewhere out of the heat this week?

Columbus: Cooling stations are available to help you escape the heat! Find relief at

• 29th Street Recreation Center - 501 29th Street
• Boxwood Recreation Center - 1068 Enoch Drive
• Carver Park Recreation Center - 6665 Hunter Road
• Comer Recreation Center - 107 41st Street
• Frank Chester Recreation Facility - 1441 Benning Drive
• Michael Fluellen Recreation Center - 2824 8th Street
• Northside Recreation Center - 2010 American Way
• Psalmond Road Recreation Center - 6550 Psalmond Road
• Shirley Recreation Center - 5025 Steam Mill Road
• Tillis Recreation Center - 1425 13 Avenue
METRA buses will transport those seeking relief from the heat to the recreation centers
through Friday evening.

07/01/2025

06/24/2025

Please remember to wear your sunscreen while outside.
SPF 30 or higher applied 20 minutes prior to going outside.
Reapply at least every 2 hours but if you are in the water or sweating reapply sooner.
Sun protective clothing is also great.
Sunglasses protect your eyes from sun damage so remember those as well.
If you or your child does become sunburned, drink lots of fluids. Tylenol or motrin can help with the pain as well.
If you have blisters, try not to pop them .

Sunscreen can help protect the skin from sunburn and some skin cancers but only if used correctly. Keep in mind that sunscreen should be used for sun protection, not as a reason to stay in the sun longer.

06/18/2025

Hours for the week of Juneteenth
Wednesday 8:30-5
Thursday Closed
Friday 8:30-4:30 (normal Friday hours)

As always if you an emergent need while closed you can call the after hours line to speak to Dr. Brown.

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06/09/2025

A possible case of measles is being investigated in Lee County by the Alabama Department of Public Health in a child that is too young to be vaccinated. They are in the process of tracking down of possible exposures.
We are monitoring the situation and will up date in office screening and check in procedures if necessary. Currently changes aren’t needed but safety in our office is a high priority so we will update you as more is known.

Update: Thankfully the measles tests were negative. If you have questions about the measles or your child’s vaccine status, give the office a call.

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06/05/2025

It's summer which means people are at the pool, beach, lake and river.
While water activities are great, they can be dangerous.
Drowning is the 2nd leading cause of death by unintentional injury in children ages 5-14 and is the number 1 cause of death in children ages 1-4.
88% of drownings occur with an adult present in the area. Drowning can be fatal or non fatal. Dry drowning is not a real medical term. If your child inhales water and is having difficulty breathing, a fast rate of breathing or persistent coughing seek medical care.
If you are at the water with your child, an adult needs to be assigned to watch the children constantly. They need to have their full attention on the water and children at all times as drowning can go unnoticed as it is often a very quiet process. If the water watcher needs a break then a new adult needs to be assigned that role.

Floaties are NOT sufficient protection against drowning. Life jackets are should be worn on boats and near bodies of water. Ensure your child has a properly fitted life jacket by weight.

06/04/2025

Safe Kids Columbus GA is having a free event at the Bill and Olivia Amos Children's Hospital on June 20th from 4-6. See the flyer below for more details

05/29/2025

For Muscogee County students who need food over the summer.