Somerset Pediatric and Adolescent Associates

10/14/2025

Every Day Matters for Mental Health 💚

On October 10th, our staff wore green to recognize World Mental Health Day — a reminder that mental health deserves attention every day.

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience some form of mental illness, and help is always available. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline — free, confidential, and available 24/7.

Let’s continue to support one another and end the stigma surrounding mental health. 💚

09/25/2025

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/chest-lungs/Pages/Croup-Treatment.aspx

Croup can be a scary illness in children. Please see the link below to learn more about it. We are here to take care of your children.

Croup is a common illness in young children. It can be scary for parents as well as children. Read on for more information from the American Academy of Pediatrics about croup, including types, causes, symptoms, and treatments. 

08/20/2025

School is back in session. Remember to follow these safe driving tips.

07/28/2025

A new school year is quickly approaching. While school supply shopping and picking out new tennis shoes may already be on your list, don’t forget to include a back-to-school medical check-up. A yearly visit with your child’s pediatric provider ensures your child is healthy and ready to thrive in the classroom and beyond. Call today to schedule your visit.

07/22/2025

CFMC congratulates Somerset Pediatric and Adolescent Associates for winning the Birthday Celebration Spirit Award! 🎉 Their effort to make it fun for their patients truly shined. Keep up the amazing work!

07/16/2025

It is the season for bug bites and it seems they are abundant this year. Below you will find a helpful link that explains when it’s time to get medical help. https://www.healthychildren.org/English/tips-tools/symptom-checker/Pages/symptomviewer.aspx?symptom=Insect+Bite&fbclid=IwY2xjawLki3pleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHnXIKFaA5roEW9KydEjhf0H0Ny6IRtTM7qIsYlTZPB9j2vHKr7N05dsBi0NV_aem_PgqnMXoGR8HCtmd_1vdoYw

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06/30/2025

How do you know if your child has a concussion? Read the information below regarding concussion symptoms.

A concussion is a type of mild traumatic brain injury caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the head. Take your child to the emergency room right away if they have any of these symptoms. Learn more: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/injuries-emergencies/sports-injuries/Pages/Concussions.aspx?_gl=1*1ygvz5x*_ga*MTY0MjU2NjE3My4xNzEwMTY2MTc5*_ga_FD9D3XZVQQ*MTc0NDEzNjI5Ny4yODIuMS4xNzQ0MTM2MzEwLjAuMC4w

06/18/2025

Be ahead of the game and schedule your child’s sports physical.

06/17/2025

Two infants in Kentucky have died of pertussis (also known as whooping cough) in the past six months. According to CDC data, reported cases increased to 12,513 in 2025, up from 7,321 in 2024. Pertussis is a highly contagious infection of the lungs that can cause serious health problems in small children. Vaccination is the best way to prevent whooping cough with the DTaP vaccine given at 2 months of age, with subsequent doses at 4 months and 6 months, and boosters at 15-18 months and 4-6 years. Learn more in AAP News: https://bit.ly/3ZSpGU0

06/12/2025

Somerset Pediatric and Adolescent Associates is truly fostering a love for reading and learning from an early age with their Reach Out and Read Program. Providing high-quality books at each well visit can spark imagination and lifelong learning. We are so happy to do this for our patients.

Reading with infants and young children can strengthen their relationships with their parents and caregivers and help support brain development. A new policy from AAP says pediatricians should encourage parents to read with their children from birth. Research shows reading together at young ages can build the foundation for language and cognitive development and help set the stage for school readiness. Learn more in AAP News: https://bit.ly/4duEYCi

05/22/2025

Sunday May 25, 2025 is the 42nd Annual National Missing Children's Day.

In 1983, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed May 25th as National Missing Children’s Day. Each year, the U.S. Department of Justice commemorates Missing Children’s Day to honor the heroic and exemplary efforts of agencies, organizations, and individuals to protect children.

Missing Children’s Day is dedicated to encouraging parents, guardians, caregivers, and others concerned with the well-being of children to make child safety a priority. It serves as a reminder to continue our efforts to reunite missing children with their families and an occasion to honor those dedicated to this noble cause. As part of this initiative, the U.S. Department of Justice launched a National Missing Children’s Day Poster Contest, which invites fifth-grade students to create a poster to include the theme “Bringing Our Missing Children Home”. The picture below is the contest winner for 2024.

The link below is to available resources dedicated to those who have missing or exploited children.
https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/events/missing-childrens-day/resources