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04/12/2026

Three medical myths about kids that just won’t die.

🚫 Fever causes brain damage
🚫 Green mucus means antibiotics
🚫 Teething causes high fever

Understanding what symptoms actually mean can prevent unnecessary worry — and unnecessary medication.

Juggling work, school, and family life during the week is hard enough. Let us make your healthcare a little easier! 🌿​Gr...
04/10/2026

Juggling work, school, and family life during the week is hard enough. Let us make your healthcare a little easier! 🌿

​Green Pediatrics is open every other Saturday from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Whether you need a routine wellness check or have a sudden health concern, you can expect the same holistic, root-cause care without the weekday rush. ✨

​Weekend slots fill up quickly, so don't wait!

Give us a call to secure your appointment.

​📞 219-232-2772
📍 8247 Wicker Ave, St. John, IN

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04/09/2026

Free. Simple. 3 minutes ⏱️✨

Anti-Stress Patch Study now open 🧠

✔️ Everyone receives patches
✔️ Double-blind (you won’t know which type)
✔️ 4 weeks + 2 check-ins

For kids & adults with:
• Stress
• Anxiety
• Focus or sleep challenges

Spots are limited ⏳
Contact our office to join.

👉 “After the study, participants can try the alternate version.” study

04/04/2026

Think your heart is safe just because your cholesterol is "normal"? Think again. ❌💔

​Heart disease starts decades before the first symptom appears, and the scary truth is: most standard labs completely miss the early signs. You can have high cholesterol and be at low risk—or have "perfect" numbers and be at very high risk for cardiovascular disease.
​At Green Pediatrics & Family Care, we don't believe in guessing when it comes to your life. That’s why we use the Cardio Zoomer.

​Why this test is a game-changer:
Standard tests look at LDL alone.

We look deeper. Cardio Zoomer analyzes:
✅ Early vessel damage & hidden inflammation.
✅ Metabolic risk, including fatty liver and insulin resistance.
✅ Plaque activity and how your body actually handles cholesterol.
✅ Genetic clotting risks.

​Who is this for?
If you are over 30, have a family history of heart disease, struggle with high cholesterol or fatty liver, or are already on medication and want to know if you are truly protected—this test is for you.

​Don’t wait for a symptom to be your wake-up call. Understand your biology today. ✨
​Note: This advanced testing is not covered by insurance, but it is an investment in your long-term survival.

​Schedule your Cardio Zoomer test with our providers:
📞 219-232-2772
📍 8247 Wicker Ave, St. John, IN
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04/02/2026

After 20 years in pediatrics, there are a few things parents rush to the ER for that are usually not emergencies.

🚫 Nosebleeds
🚫 A barking cough at night
🚫 A rash during a viral illness

They can look scary, but what matters most is how the child is breathing, acting, and hydrating.

Medicine isn’t only recognizing danger.

It’s recognizing what usually isn’t.

When your child isn’t feeling well—or you have a concern—you want answers fast. 🩺✨Starting April 1st, we’re excited to l...
04/01/2026

When your child isn’t feeling well—or you have a concern—you want answers fast. 🩺✨

Starting April 1st, we’re excited to launch our Walk-In Open Access Program at Green Pediatrics!

This program is designed to give you more flexibility when you need care—no pre-scheduled appointment required for urgent concerns.

The Essentials:
✅ Who: Open to both existing and NEW patients
✅ How: Just walk in! Our front desk will verify your insurance and schedule you into the next available appointment slot
✅ Care: You’ll be seen by the first available provider as soon as an opening becomes available

What to expect:
Scheduled appointments will always be seen at their reserved time. Walk-in visits are subject to availability and will be fit into open appointment slots. Depending on our schedule, your appointment may be later that day—or the next available opening. You may choose to wait or return at your scheduled time, and our team will always do our best to get you in as quickly as possible! 💚

This program is for urgent concerns or any visit needs, and is not a replacement for emergency care. For life-threatening emergencies, please go to the ER.

Questions? Give us a call!
📞 219-232-2772
📍 8247 Wicker Ave, St. John, IN

03/31/2026

If you still want your loved ones around years from now… ❤️
don’t wait for “normal labs.”

And if you care about your own future too — you need to look deeper. 🔍

This advanced heart test goes beyond cholesterol — looking at inflammation, metabolism, plaque, and your true cardiovascular risk. 🫀

Over 80 markers. Real answers.
Cost: $700💰

03/28/2026

After 20 years in pediatrics, these are a few things I don’t medicate immediately.

🚫 Not every earache needs antibiotics 👂
🚫 Not every cough needs to be silenced 🤧
🚫 Not every green nose means bacteria 🟢

Many early symptoms are part of the body doing its job.

Sometimes the best medicine is knowing when to wait.

Waiting, when appropriate, isn’t neglect.
It’s experience. 👩🏻‍⚕️✨

03/28/2026

Weekdays too busy? We’ve got you covered! 💚

​We know how hard it can be to fit doctor visits into a packed Monday-Friday schedule. That’s why Green Pediatrics is open every other Saturday!

​Come see us from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Same holistic care, just with a more convenient weekend schedule. ✨
​Appointments are filling up fast, so call us today to book your visit!

📞 219-232-2772
📍 8247 Wicker Ave, St. John, IN
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03/26/2026

Stop silencing fevers. 🔥
Start supporting the body. 🌿

This is the Homeopathic Fever Kit I use for my own family. 🤍

5 medications for 5 distinct fever patterns:
1️⃣ Sudden, fast-rising fevers
2️⃣ High, red, intense burning fevers
3️⃣ Early-stage mild fevers
4️⃣ Fevers with stiffness and body aches
5️⃣ Fevers with dryness and pain worse with movement

Fever is intentional.
Support it. Don’t suppress it. 💚

Ready to learn how to handle fevers and more? 👇

📞 219 232 2772
Green Pediatrics and Family Care
📍 St. John, IN

03/25/2026

Things parents panic about… that I usually don’t 👇

🔥 High fever in a well-appearing child
If they’re alert, drinking, and breathing comfortably — the number alone doesn’t worry me.

🌙 A cough that gets worse at night
Gravity changes, mucus shifts. It sounds dramatic, but it’s often part of a normal viral illness.

🛌 A child who wants to sleep with a fever
Sleep is recovery. Fatigue isn’t the same as lethargy.

🧠 Sleeping after a concussion
Rest is expected. What matters are the red flags: worsening headache, vomiting, confusion, abnormal behavior, trouble waking.

Medicine isn’t just protocols.
It’s pattern recognition — and experience.

03/22/2026

Most baby quirks are harmless. ✨
These are not.

Sudden quiet.
Refusing feeds.
Chest pulling in with breathing.
Blue tongue or gums.

Babies compensate — until they can’t.

Know a new parent? Send this to them. 🫶🏼

Address

8247 Wicker Avenue
Saint John, IN
46373

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 3:30pm

Telephone

+12192322772

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