Dr Jaime Friedman

08/28/2025

FYI!!

Don’t forget that all CPCMG offices and CPEC will be closed on Monday, September 1st in recognition of Labor Day. We will reopen with regular hours on Tuesday, September 2nd.

Need care while we're closed?
📱 Video Visits are available through your MyChart account from 8am to 8pm.
📞 Need advice? Our nurse triage line is available 24/7 — just call your pediatrician’s office and follow the prompts.

08/10/2025

Parents, teach your kids to always ask first before petting a stranger’s dog. Some dogs are not good with other people and may be dangerous.

08/07/2025

I can't believe how quickly the summer has flown by! For many kids, school starts soon. Make sure to get their sleep routines back on track with my tips you can start doing now.

Is your child starting school soon? Get their sleep back on track with activity during the day and consistent routines at night.

07/31/2025

One of the most common myths that I hear about asthma is that when I make a diagnosis, the parents will often say “but they don’t have any trouble with sports”. The truth is, the most common trigger for asthma is either a viral cold or allergies. There are many other common triggers as you can see in the article below however, sports doesn’t have to be one of them. 

Asthma is the most common chronic condition among children worldwide. In the U.S., about one in ten children lives with asthma. While there’s no cure, asthma can be managed with the right strategies—and knowing what causes flare-ups is key: 1. Viral Respiratory Infections Colds and other viral i...

07/25/2025

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!

07/24/2025

This report is amazing to me. I've spent so much time in my training and career taking care of really sick and hospitalized kids with RSV. If you are having a baby this fall/winter, I urge you to get the Beyfortus monoclonal antibody for them. Alternatively, there is a version for pregnant moms that will also protect the baby.

Nirsevimab reduced RSV-related illness by up to 98% and lowered hospitalizations and health care use among healthy term infants in a real-world study.

07/19/2025

Swimmer’s ear is usually part of summer. But it doesn’t have to be! I have 2 tips to help you prevent it.

07/17/2025

When I started using social media professionally, I was building a practice. I quickly learned how important it is to be a voice for evidence based medicine and a support to families. There is so much information out there and it’s hard to know what is accurate, what isn’t, what is dangerous, and what is just a waste of money. Talking to your doctor is always a good option!

In today’s digital world, it’s very easy for parents to turn to social media to find quick answers about their child’s health. Digital influencers with large followings often share parenting tips, home remedies, and even medical advice that can appear trustworthy at first glance. But relying o...

07/14/2025

We joined SoCalMoms.com for their Eat Sleep Play event today! It was so much fun meeting new and expecting moms and talking all things sleep.
Thanks for having us!

07/07/2025

Public health means have a safe and healthy environment for everyone. That includes disease prevention and MUST be evidence based. I fear we are moving in a direction that will not only cause harm and disease but increase disparities as well.

Pediatricians like me are worried that Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s vaccine advisers will make it harder for children to get the shots they need.

07/06/2025

Happy Sunday! I hope everyone had a fun and safe July 4th. I got out of town for some music and mountain air. It was an amazing, and much needed, refresh.
I’ll be back in the office tomorrow!