Holiday Safety Tips

The holidays are an exciting time of year for kids, and to help ensure they have a safe holiday season, here are some tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). TREES: · When purchasing an artificial tree, look for the label “Fire Resistant.” ·...

Lice

What to do at home when your child has lice? Vinegar & Cetaphil Treatments If you have further questions or concerns don’t hesitate to call us at 970-259-PEDS (7337)

Facts About Stinging Insects

1. The majority of insect stings in the U.S. come from yellow jackets, hornets, wasps, bees, and fire ants. These insects occur throughout the U.S. except for fire ants which are found only in the Southeastern states. 2. Over 2 million Americans are allergic to...

The Importance of Proper Amounts of Sleep

From the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Sleep Is a Basic Human Need Sleep is a natural part of everybody’s life, but many people know very little about how important it is, and some even try to get by with little sleep. Sleep is something our bodies...