Columbia Pediatrics

Columbia Pediatrics One of the largest and oldest pediatric practices treating patients in Long Beach, CA and surrounding.

Columbia Pediatrics Medical Group is committed to serving the complete medical needs of infants, children, and adolescents in the greater Long Beach, CA, region and surrounding communities. We're delighted to welcome you to the Columbia Pediatrics family! Whether you're a first-time parent or are joining us from elsewhere, we hope that the following introduction to our office can help familiarize

you with our services and procedures. Columbia Pediatrics is interested in providing quality care in an atmosphere that is comforting to children and their families. We believe that as a larger pediatric group, we have the ability to meet the needs of our patients and yet are still able to provide personal care and attention. Due to our proximity and interaction with Long Beach Memorial Medical Center/ Miller Children's Hospital, we are continually able to provide "state-of-the-art" care for children with special needs as well as administer pediatric care by the American Academy of Pediatrics from birth through the late teens.

Spring is here, along with warmer weather and more time in the water. Make sure your house is water safe. This includes ...
04/21/2026

Spring is here, along with warmer weather and more time in the water. Make sure your house is water safe. This includes bath tubs, buckets and wading pools, as well as in or above ground pools. Stay water safe!

Little ears are always listening! Screen what your kids hear and see to prevent unwanted exposure to adult topics. Chi...
04/20/2026

Little ears are always listening! Screen what your kids hear and see to prevent unwanted exposure to adult topics.

Children are always listening and watching, even when it doesn’t seem like it. The conversations we have and the content we consume can shape how safe and supported they feel.

Here are a few ways parents and caregivers can help children process what they hear or see:

🗣️ Be mindful of what’s playing and what’s being said:
Limiting exposure to social media and news around children can help reduce stress and confusion. Adult conversations about difficult topics can also be overwhelming when little ears are nearby.

😊 Naming emotions:
If your child heard or saw something upsetting, pause and check in. Start by asking how they feel, this will helps children make sense of big experiences.

🫂 Validate their feelings:
Let them know their feelings make sense. You don’t need to fix everything. Feeling heard is powerful.

🗨️ Explain what’s happening in age-appropriate terms:
Keep it simple. Share only what they need to know right now.

💏 Reassure them about safety: Children need to know they are safe and cared for. Consistent reassurance builds trust and emotional security.
Supporting children’s emotional well-being helps build resilient families and a healthier Long Beach community.

💙 If you need support or resources for Early Childhood Mental Health, visit longbeach.gov/ECMHProgram

The best way for us to get the vitamins and minerals our body needs is through the diet. 🥕🍓🥦🥗🍇🍎🍊If you are concerned abo...
04/15/2026

The best way for us to get the vitamins and minerals our body needs is through the diet. 🥕🍓🥦🥗🍇🍎🍊

If you are concerned about your child’s diet, talk with your pediatrician about what you should do and if supplements are appropriate for them.

Supplements and vitamins are everywhere and often come with big promises. But do kids really need supplements to stay healthy? Here’s everything you need to know about vitamins and supplements for kids. Before giving your child any supplement, talk with your pediatrician. They can help you decide what’s actually needed based on your child’s age, diet and health.

Happy Adolescent Immunization Action Week! Teenage vaccines usually start at 11 years old. Schedule your annual physical...
04/08/2026

Happy Adolescent Immunization Action Week! Teenage vaccines usually start at 11 years old. Schedule your annual physical and get your child’s vaccines updated!

Adolescent Immunization Action Week (April 6–10, 2026) is here! Vaccines are one of the simplest and safest ways to protect preteens and teens, now and in the future. Staying on schedule helps protect over 8 million teens in California from serious illness, so they don’t miss out on school, sports, and the moments that matter most.

Questions? Visit ph.lacounty.gov/teenvaccines

Curious what your baby can see? Here’s a visual representation of what babies can see as they get older. Babies learn ...
03/25/2026

Curious what your baby can see? Here’s a visual representation of what babies can see as they get older.

Babies learn to see over a period of time, much like they learn to walk and talk. They are not born with all the visual abilities they need in life. The ability to focus their eyes, move them accurately, and use them together as a team must be learned. Also, they need to learn how to use the visual information the eyes send to their brain in order to understand the world around them and interact with it appropriately.

Infant Simulator Card made possible by Ohio Optometric Association and available to order at InfantSEE.org

☘️May the luck of the Irish be with you today! ☘️
03/17/2026

☘️May the luck of the Irish be with you today! ☘️

Celebrating a victory for kids, parents and pediatricians! 🎉 We follow the American Academy of Pediatrics science-based ...
03/17/2026

Celebrating a victory for kids, parents and pediatricians! 🎉 We follow the American Academy of Pediatrics science-based vaccine schedule to protect our patients!

A statement by Dr. Andrew Racine, President of the American Academy of Pediatrics, on a federal judge’s ruling to block key aspects of HHS Secretary RFK Jr’s efforts to upend vaccine policy:

“Today’s ruling is a historic and welcome outcome for children, communities, and pediatricians everywhere. When Secretary Kennedy made unsupported and unscientific changes to pediatric immunization recommendations last year, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) was mission-bound to step up and push back against these dangerous actions that have sown chaos and confusion for parents and pediatricians across the country. This decision effectively means that a science-based process for developing immunization recommendations is not to be trifled with and represents a critical step to restoring scientific decision-making to federal vaccine policy that has kept children healthy for years.

“For decades, the AAP partnered closely with the federal government to advance our mission of attaining the optimal health and well-being of children and youth. We would much prefer to return to that partnership and collaborate with federal healthcare agencies instead of litigating against them. Through this partnership, the AAP and federal health agencies collaborated closely, reviewing the science and discussing the latest evidence alongside experts, to develop clear, unified routine childhood and adolescent immunization recommendations that protect children from dangerous, preventable illnesses.

“We stand by ready to resume this role, which is why we issued our annual update to the childhood immunization schedule that has been formally endorsed by more than 12 national medical societies and supported by hundreds of public health groups, experts, and advocates. In the wake of today’s decision, one thing remains clear: parents can continue to turn to the AAP’s childhood vaccine recommendations and talk with their pediatrician about how to best protect their children’s health.”

Happy International Women’s Day! To all the strong women- may we BE them, may we KNOW them, may we RAISE them! 💪🏼
03/08/2026

Happy International Women’s Day!

To all the strong women- may we BE them, may we KNOW them, may we RAISE them! 💪🏼

Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday and Read Across America Day with a good book with the kids! Reading at a young age can boo...
03/04/2026

Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday and Read Across America Day with a good book with the kids! Reading at a young age can boost vocabulary, improve brain growth, and strengthen bonding with caretakers. Continuing reading with older kids helps encourage imagination and develops the love for reading.

⏰ Daylight Savings is on March 8th! ⏰ We spring forward and lose an hour of sleep.What do you do? 1) slowly move up bedt...
03/02/2026

⏰ Daylight Savings is on March 8th! ⏰ We spring forward and lose an hour of sleep.

What do you do?
1) slowly move up bedtime during the week to reset your child’s clock
2) do nothing and follow their sleep cues

Either can work. What works best for your family?

Calming yourself and your kids can be challenging. Check out for resources to help!
02/25/2026

Calming yourself and your kids can be challenging. Check out for resources to help!

Celebrate one another! 🔥🐴
02/21/2026

Celebrate one another! 🔥🐴

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3833 Worsham Avenue Suite 301
Long Beach, CA
90808

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Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday 8:30am - 12pm

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