Forest Hills Pediatrics, PC

10/29/2025

Here’s some great Halloween candy advice.

How to enjoy the holiday without letting sugar or falsehoods take over.

10/28/2025

Thank you to the Kent County Food Policy Council for sharing valuable information regarding the pause in SNAP benefits.

WHAT THIS GAP MEANS FOR SNAP RECIPIENTS:
If you currently have funds on your EBT card, you can continue using them; however, unused benefits over 9 months old will be eliminated from the available balance
MDDHS will continue processing applications, renewals, and case changes.
Check MI Bridges for updates that will be posted there as things change.

NEED FOOD NOW:
Dial 2-1-1 or visit Find Help - Michigan 2-1-1 for free, confidential assistance and referrals to local food programs and support services.
Visit Feeding America West Michigan for a list of pantries and mobile pantries in your area.

See links in comments for available resources.

10/24/2025

We have 10 cans of Similac Pure Bliss that expire in December 2025. Please call the office if you are interested in picking any up. We will hand out as first come, first serve.

616-949-4465

10/21/2025

Build healthy media habits in your child right from the start.

10/16/2025

10/16/2025

Content recommendations from the AAP. You know Dr Howard sports Elmo on her stethoscope- and how many kids can recognize him? Many fewer these days than the last 25 years.

With lots of TV programs out there created for kids, it can be hard for parents to know which ones are the best. Dr. Jenny Radesky, pediatrician and co-medical director of AAP’s Center of Excellence on Social Media and Youth Mental Health, joined Today, Explained from Vox Media to discuss the current children’s media landscape and how to identify good content for children. Tune in wherever you get your podcasts and for more info on finding high quality content, check out the Center’s new Early Childhood Development and Screen Time Toolkit at https://www.aap.org/EarlyChildhoodScreenTime

10/08/2025

Here are some great FREE virtual programs available through MSU's extension program.

Positive Discipline Infant Safety Michigan Parenting Resources Additional Resources: Pine Rest's Love and LogicR Course - $30 for the entire 6 week virtual course Pine Rest's Intro to Nurtured Heart ApproachR - Free intro class to learn more; class itself is $180 per household; different formats ava...

10/06/2025

Facts about melatonin.

10/03/2025

There’s a lot of scary information online about vaccines and their ingredients, but vaccines keep kids healthy. Kids who aren’t sick are able to go to school, play with friends and thrive in their communities.

And while the internet doesn’t always have your best interests at heart, pediatricians do. If you have any questions about vaccines, don’t hesitate to reach out to your pediatrician.
https://bit.ly/3KSDr08

09/25/2025

At today’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) meeting, members questioned whether the hepatitis B vaccine should continue to be universally administered to children at birth.

Fact ✅: Implementation of universal birth dose hepatitis B vaccine is the most effective strategy to prevent childhood infections.

09/24/2025

See your email from last week for updates. We expect the rest of our COVID vaccines to be shipped this week and are scheduling appointments now.

09/22/2025

Pediatricians have been following this medication usage and results for a while. There is not sufficient evidence of benefit and no FDA approval. We will follow the current proposed changes and update you as needed.