Child & Teen Wellness Center

07/31/2025

Child and Teen wellness Center is now permanently closed. For records please access :childandteenwellnesscenter.com

06/04/2025

Dear Friends and Community:
I must announce the closing of the Child and Teen Wellness Center effective June 30. The cost of sustaining a practice where all are welcome, regardless of means of payment, exceeded our capacity to support staff and pay our bills.

This is deeply hurtful to me and my family. I looked forward to passing the practice to other clinicians.

We will see patients until June 30. Please refer to our website or stop by the office to obtain a medical records release form prior to June 30 to ensure your children's records are transferred to the provider of your choosing.

Pediatric medicine will always be my calling. I have treasured your children and learned much from you all.

Humbly, Dr. Dan

The Child & Teen Wellness Center's team of clinicians and staff are dedicated to compassionate, competent care for your child’s wellbeing.

02/06/2025

As a Pediatrician - an advocate for children’s health and the science behind efforts to keep kids healthy- the pain I feel from witnessing the dismantling of efforts to improve child health is difficult to abide. Child nutrition, climate change, vaccines, literacy, speaking the truth: all under siege.
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01/27/2025

and caregivers: If you love them enough to dress them seven layers deep, then surely you'll check NHTSA.gov/TheRightSeat to make sure they're correctly buckled in the back seat. ⁣
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All information provided by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — www.nhtsa.gov — https://www.fb.com/NHTSA ⁣
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EDITORIAL DISCLAIMER These resources are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please do not share medical information on this platform. Contact us with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or content you see here.⁣
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01/24/2025

CO poisoning is entirely preventable. Protect yourself and your family by learning how to prevent it:⁣
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1️⃣ Purchase a battery-powered or battery back-up CO detector.⁣
2️⃣ Check or change the batteries in your CO detector every six months.⁣
3️⃣ If you suspect CO poisoning, call 911 or a health care professional right away.⁣
4️⃣ Keep vents and flues free of debris.⁣
5️⃣ Never leave the motor running in a vehicle parked in an enclosed or partially enclosed space.⁣
6️⃣ Never run a generator less than 20 feet from an open window, door, or vent where exhaust can enter an enclosed area.⁣
7️⃣ Never use a charcoal grill, hibachi, lantern, or portable camping stove inside a home.⁣
8️⃣ Have your gas, oil, or coal burning appliances serviced by a qualified technician yearly. ⁣
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All information provided by the CDC — https://fb.com/cdc ⁣
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EDITORIAL DISCLAIMER These resources are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please do not share medical information on this platform. Contact us with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or content you see here.⁣
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01/23/2025

A severe allergic reaction typically involves symptoms from two or more body systems. Kids and adults may describe these symptoms differently. Prompt delivery of epinephrine helps to stop the symptoms quickly. https://kidswithfoodallergies.org/living-with-food-allergies/what-is-anaphylaxis/ ⁣
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All information provided by Kids With Food Allergies — kidswithfoodallergies.org — https://fb.com/kidswithfoodallergies ⁣
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EDITORIAL DISCLAIMER These resources are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please do not share medical information on this platform. Contact us with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or content you see here.⁣
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01/22/2025

Children do best in school when they have a team of committed adults supporting them. This is true for all children but it is especially true for children who have psychiatric or learning disorders. Get to know the many professionals who are available to help your child. ⁣
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All information provided by the Child Mind Institute — https://fb.com/ChildMindInstitute ⁣
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EDITORIAL DISCLAIMER These resources are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please do not share medical information on this platform. Contact us with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or content you see here.⁣
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01/21/2025

Parenting a teen is not easy. Many outside influences distract our youth and add challenges to parenting efforts. Youth need adults who are there for them—people who connect with them, communicate with them, spend time with them, and show a genuine interest in them. By engaging in positive parenting, parents can help their adolescent make better choices. Here is a positive parenting tip to help you support your teen during this time:⁣
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SHOW AFFECTION FOR YOUR TEEN. SPEND TIME DOING THINGS YOU ENJOY DOING TOGETHER.⁣
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Check back for more positive parenting tips! ⁣
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All information provided by the CDC — https://fb.com/cdc ⁣
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EDITORIAL DISCLAIMER These resources are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please do not share medical information on this platform. Contact us with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or content you see here.⁣
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01/20/2025

The death of a grandparent is often a child’s first encounter with human loss of life and grieving. If your children have lost a grandparent, you can explain that most people do not die until they are very old, to assuage any fears they have that you or they may die next. If the relative who has died was a younger person like an aunt or an uncle, explain that they had an illness (or accident) that does not usually take the lives of younger people. ⁣
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All information provided by the Child Mind Institute — https://fb.com/ChildMindInstitute ⁣
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01/17/2025

Use these tips to fill your cart with budget-friendly grains for your family. Remember: you can find grains in many areas of the store, including the bread, cereal, snack, and pasta and rice aisles. ⁣
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All information provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture — https://fb.com/USDA ⁣
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01/17/2025

: People under 25 are at a heightened risk for substance use problems, including addiction. ⁣
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All information provided by One Choice Prevention — www.onechoiceprevention.org — https://fb.com/OneChoiceYouth ⁣
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EDITORIAL DISCLAIMER These resources are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please do not share medical information on this platform. Contact us with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or content you see here.⁣
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01/15/2025

Su***de is complicated and tragic, but it is often preventable. Knowing the warning signs for su***de and how to get help can help save lives. Learn about behaviors that may be a sign that someone is thinking about su***de and always reach out to your child's health professional if you think they are experiencing any of the signs or symptoms. ⁣
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All information provided by The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) — https://nimh.nih.gov ⁣
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EDITORIAL DISCLAIMER These resources are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please do not share medical information on this platform. Contact us with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or content you see here.⁣
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