Pediatricenter of Greater Cleveland

08/08/2025

We’ve been seeing an uptick in HFM. As always, we’re here to answer any and all questions regarding your child’s health! Please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Most parents want to know what exactly hand, foot, and mouth disease is, how to help their child cope with the discomfort it causes, and most of all when their child can go back to child care or school. Read on for answers to these and more frequently asked questions.​

07/25/2025

Important information below!

07/10/2025

Hi, friends! Here's a quick guide on where kids can get free lunches this summer in Northeast Ohio 👇

Ahuja Medical Center, Beachwood — June 2–Aug. 12
Rainbow Babies & Children’s, Cleveland — June 2–Aug. 15
Elyria Medical Center, Elyria — June 2–Aug. 15
Lake West Medical Center, Willoughby — June 2–Aug. 15
Parma Medical Center, Parma — June 16–Aug. 22
Portage Medical Center, Ravenna — June 2–Aug. 15
Samaritan Medical Center, Ashland — June 2–Aug. 22

Meals will be served Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Children must eat onsite, as meals cannot be taken to go, according to federal guidelines.

Looking for free weekday meals for your kids this summer? University Hospitals is once again offering hot, nutritious lunches at locations across Northeast Ohio.

06/10/2025

Even though it was rainy today, the forecast was quite sunny at our offices 😎☀️ Today, we celebrated Beach Day at Pediatricenter complete with some yummy mocktails!

06/06/2025

Summer break is in full swing! Time to make your summer bucket list. Here’s a good place to start ☀️🍉🌻🎶

What else is everyone planning to check out this summer? Share some ideas below!

Check out this Poster (US) designed by Shannon Jakubczak.

05/21/2025

Have you heard the buzz? It's WORLD BEE DAY! 🐝🐝🐝 The world simply wouldn't be the same without our fuzzy little striped pollinators. From hives of honey-producing bumblebees, to native solitary power-pollinators, bees are every gardener's best friend. Happy Bee Day! 🐝🐝🐝Almanac.com/beekeeping-101-getting-started-planning-for-bees

05/18/2025

Measles spreads faster than any other infectious disease we know. That’s why it's often the first to reappear when vaccination rates drop. And it’s not just contagious—it’s dangerous. Measles can cause serious complications, including pneumonia, brain swelling, and even death. And when overall vaccine coverage falls, it opens the door for other diseases to come back, too, like pertussis (whooping cough), which has also been surging in recent years. The only way to prevent and protect yourself and others is to get vaccinated.

05/11/2025

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Pediatricenter 🫶 Today is your day, moms. Enjoy every minute!

05/10/2025

Hi, friends! Please keep your eyes out for these symptoms, as there is a confirmed case of pediatric measles in Cuyahoga County.

First signs of measles are fever, cough, & runny nose 7–14 days after infection.

05/09/2025

Today is Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day. 1 in 5 kids faces a mental health challenge—and every one of them deserves our support! 💚

The Kids Mental Health Foundation offers great tools for parents, caregivers, and educators to help kids build confidence and cope with big feelings. Check them out!

Explore free mental health resources to help children before there's a crisis or concern, covering topics from anxiety, happiness, social media and more.

04/29/2025

Can asthma be predicted? This is a question we get often at the offices! We recommend reading this article if you have questions about risk factors or early signs. Via Healthy Children.

How the Asthma Predictive Index and the Pediatric Asthma Risk Score help your child’s doctor watch for signs of asthma. Learn about the “asthma march” & the link between allergies & asthma.

04/06/2025

We are here to answer any of your questions regarding the MMR vaccine.

With more and more cases of measles in the news, parents may be wondering if their baby or toddler can get the first or second dose of the MMR vaccine early. Babies ages 6 through 11 months old can receive the first MMR dose early and they should if traveling internationally or they live in an area with an outbreak. For older children, the second dose of the MMR vaccine is recommended at school entry around age 4 through 6, but it can be administered early if it has been at least 28 days since the first dose. Talk to your child’s pediatrician with questions about your family’s situation. They can help you decide if your child should be vaccinated early.