Learn how to talk to your kids about social media safety with practical tips and insights from pediatric experts.
Cold and Flu Season Tips for Healthy Families
Keep your family healthy with these pediatrician-approved cold and flu season tips. Learn prevention strategies and when to see a doctor.
Supporting Teen Mental Health During Exam Season
Exam season can place enormous pressure on teens, affecting both performance and mental health. Learn how to recognize the signs of harmful stress, support your child with healthy coping strategies, and know when it’s time to seek professional help for lasting well-being.
Autism: Understanding the Condition and Recent News
You may have seen in the news recently that acetaminophen (Tylenol), when taken during pregnancy, has been suggested as a possible cause of autism. The FDA responded to these reports, acknowledging ongoing studies but emphasizing that current evidence does not show a...
Understanding MMRV (ProQuad) and Vaccine Choices at Different Ages
At Community Choice Pediatrics, we are committed to addressing any questions parents may have. There has been recent conversation surrounding the MMRV (ProQuad) vaccine, which combines protection against measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (chickenpox) into a...
Managing Fall Allergies: Tips for Parents
Fall allergies can make your child feel miserable. Learn how to reduce triggers and manage symptoms with these expert tips from Community Choice Pediatrics.
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Confused about car seat safety? It’s time for a refresher.
Car seat safety: It’s the parental struggle of balancing what’s convenient and most comfortable with what is also most safe.
Safe to Sleep Campaigns – Reducing SIDS/SUIDS through Education
SIDS/SUIDS has decreased almost 50% since the early 1990s in large part due to Safe to Sleep campaigns. There is still work to be done.
Protect Your Child With The Flu Vaccine
When you see the leaves start to turn this fall and “Go Chiefs!” is heard throughout Kansas City, it’s time to vaccinate for the flu!
Did you know Dr. Robin Dyson was in the Air Force? She flew missions in the B-52 Bomber.
Labor Day is right around the corner. We thought Dr. Dyson’s story about her time in the Air Force would be fun and timely!
Affiliation & Brand Announcement
Lee’s Summit, Raintree, and Blue Springs Pediatrics are now collectively called Community Choice Pediatrics—An Affiliate of Children’s Mercy.
Announcing our new patient portal powered by Updox!
Starting September 1st, we will be sending out sign ups for a new patient portal system where our patients can manage their accounts.
COVID-19 and GRANDMAS and SCHOOL, OH MY!
Two of the most frequent questions we’ve been asked this summer about COVID-19: Should I let grandma near the baby? Should I send my kids to school?
We’ll be hosting our very first blood drive on Friday, August 14th at Raintree Pediatrics!
We will be hosting our very first blood drive on Friday August 14th, 2020 from 10am-3pm at Raintree Pediatrics. Address: 995 SW 34th St., Lee’s Summit, MO.
A new phone system is coming this summer!
The people have spoken, and we’ve listened. We’ll be implementing a new phone system this summer that will enhance the patient calling experience!
Happy 4th of July! Let’s talk about Summer Safety.
Did you know that the number one killer of children is unintentional injury? Some of our favorite summer activities top those lists.
What do you do when you find a tick? Get ticked off!
If you find a tick on your skin after being outside, you need to get it off as soon as possible. Don’t leave it in place for someone else to look at.
Fostering Part 3: Giant Leaps vs. Baby Steps
At any given time, there are over 2,000 children in Missouri waiting for their adoptive family. Whether it’s a giant leap or baby steps, everyone can help.