I chose pediatrics because kids are joyful, resilient and constantly surprise me. Pediatrics focuses on preventing illness from occurring, which is especially important for children. Developing healthy habits and learning to care for yourself at an early age leads to...
Sun Safety for Kids: Protecting Your Child’s Skin
Safeguard your children’s skin with our essential guide on sun safety. Learn how to select the right sunscreen with an appropriate SPF, understand the importance of protective clothing with UPF rating, and discover additional tips to ensure your kids enjoy the sun safely. Join us in nurturing a sun-safe generation.
Spring Sports Physicals: What Parents Need to Know
As the spring sports season approaches, Community Choice Pediatrics is here to ensure your young athletes are ready and safe to participate.
The Importance of Immunizations for Newborns
As parents embrace the arrival of their newborns, safeguarding their health becomes paramount. Immunizations stand as a vital shield, protecting infants from severe illnesses and paving the way for a robust future. Following the recommended vaccination schedule is key, ensuring newborns receive timely immunity crucial for their development.
Navigating School Challenges with ADHD: Support Strategies for Children with ADHD in the School Environment
Discover effective strategies for navigating school challenges with ADHD. Learn how to create an ADHD-friendly classroom, understand behavioral and educational support, and foster collaboration between school and home.
New Year, Healthy Start: Immunization Updates
Pediatric immunizations, including vaccine safety and effective preparation: Understand the impact of timely vaccinations on community health and individual wellbeing.
The Dreaded Pink Eye
Pink eye could be viral, bacterial, allergic, chemical or mechanical (getting poked in the eye). Today we’ll focus on allergic, viral & bacterial causes.
Why is my child sick all the time?
The average child will have four to eight viral respiratory infections each year. Each one of these illnesses can last two to three weeks before resolving.
Tips for finding your new normal while at home with your family.
While this global pandemic will present many challenges for individuals and families, it also presents us with an opportunity to learn.
Recognizing a few of our Absolutely Incredible Kids
March 21, 2020 is Absolutely Incredible Kid day. We would like to recognize just a few of our incredible kids at Lee’s Summit Physicians Group.
LSPG COVID-19 Update: Procedures, Hours and More
Each day we are evaluating the current situation, assessing the COVID‐19 risk and adapting our procedures to be prepared to support our patient families.
Read Across America And Dr. Seuss’ Birthday!
By Dena Pepple, R.N. for Lee’s Summit Physicians Group. “YOU CAN FIND...
A new Marine in the family.
By Jody C. Brown, Director for Lee’s Summit Physicians Group. Recently...
Congenital Heart Defect Awareness: Izzy B’s Story
By Abbie Engelhardt, R.N. for Lee’s Summit Physicians Group This is a...
Car Seat Safety: Protecting Your Precious Cargo
By Abbie Engelhardt, R.N. for Lee’s Summit Physicians Group Our...
LSPG Implements New Self Check-In System Called Phreesia.
By Angela C. Covington, Supervisor for Lee’s Summit Physicians Group....
Happy Spitter or Acid Reflux?
By Lisa B. Fletcher, M.D. with Blue Springs Pediatrics As an expectant...
Co-Parenting. It’s not a competition. It’s a collaboration of parents doing what is best for the kids.
By Abbie Engelhardt, R.N. for Lee’s Summit Physicians Group...