Cornerstone Pediatrics

10/29/2025

Go to the grocery store together! 🛒
Learn more about reading nutrition labels and make it fun for your child. Staples in your kitchen should be 100 percent whole wheat or grains, low-fat dairy products, poultry, fish and nuts.

10/22/2025

💙 Supporting Teens Through Depression 💙

Depression affects many teens, and knowing the signs can make a huge difference. In a recent article from Family Center, Dr. Renee Catrambone shares valuable guidance for parents on recognizing symptoms of depression and supporting their teens’ mental health.

Click below to read Dr. Catrambone’s expert advice and discover how to help your teen navigate this difficult journey:

Depression among teenagers has become so common that we screen teens for it their well visits. We have seen an increased depression in the world of social media and excessive hours on electronics. Our teens are struggling to find true […]

10/15/2025

Timing matters. Flu shot protection wanes over the season, but RSV shot protection does not.

If you need a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, the CDC says that it's safe to get it on the same day that you get your annual flu shot.

10/08/2025

Why do young children cough more at night? 🌜

Children and adults often cough more at night. There are a few reasons why. One, lying flat in bed can make a cough worse when fluids in the nose drip down the throat and cause irritation. Levels of the hormone cortisol also drop at night, which can contribute to airway obstruction and make asthma or other respiratory conditions worse.

10/01/2025

Cornerstone Medical Group is a multi-specialty group consisting of primary care and specialty physicians in the metro Detroit area. Our physician group began in 1997 with a vision to provide integrated quality care to the local community. We have grown to over 80 physicians and midlevel providers in 28 locations that include family practice, internal medicine, pediatrics, endocrinology, hospitalists, podiatry and colorectal surgery. All of our physicians are on staff at an Ascension hospital. To meet the needs of all patients, we are also on staff at most local hospitals in the community.

09/24/2025

Creating regular opportunities to talk with children and youth can have a big impact on their health and well-being.

09/17/2025

At Cornerstone Pediatrics our mission is to provide compassionate, quality health care that is personalized to your needs. We have a wonderful care team that consists of seventeen board-certified pediatricians, pediatric trained registered nurses and other trained medical professionals. We pride ourselves on providing the services of a large group all while maintaining the small group feel. From from birth to 21 years of age, we are here for you. Thank you for trusting us with your children!

09/10/2025

Digital detox once a week and have a family day out! 🚫📱
Ask them to leave their phones at home and watch what happens—where you go, what you speak about, whether you sleep better that night—when you don't use any electronic gadgets.

09/03/2025

The definition of “healthy” food is getting upgraded to reflect current nutrition science. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a proposal recently that would change the requirements for manufacturers who want to claim that their food or beverage product is “healthy.”

The FDA recently updated the definition of "healthy" on food labels. The change reflects updates in nutrition science since the definition was first created in the 1990s.

08/28/2025

📚 Back-to-School, Back to Health!
August is the perfect time to schedule your child’s check-up before the school year starts. From physicals to sports evaluations to immunizations, we’ll make sure they’re healthy, up to date, and ready to thrive in the classroom.

📞 Call us today to book your child’s appointment!

08/27/2025

"My son is 16 and about 5 feet, 7 inches tall. He keeps asking if there's anything he can do to become taller." Let's find out...

Find out what the experts have to say.

08/21/2025

Too much added sugar can lead to fatigue, weight gain, mood swings, and increased risk of heart disease and diabetes. It can even impact your brain and your teeth.

Small swaps—like cutting back on sugary drinks and checking food labels—can make a big difference in your long-term health.

Eating too much sugar can lead to a condition called insulin resistance, which can cause a fatty liver, type 2 diabetes, or cardiovascular disease. Learn more,