When youngsters need a pediatric blood test, parents can prepare them to reduce any anxiety and get this important assessment done as easily as possible. The doctors at BridgeSpan Medicine wish to empower parents to instruct and comfort kids with honest information about what to expect as they come in for on-site lab work. Who
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Vaccines For Kids: Is It Really Necessary?
There’s been a lot of debate lately about vaccines for kids. What do the shots do? When should my child get them? Are there side effects? Are vaccines really necessary? Your pediatrician in Purchase, NY, wants parents to be fully informed about this preventive medicine technique and how it plays a vital role in your
Read MoreKnowing the Right Vaccines for Children
Vaccines for children confer immunity against infectious diseases and their possible complications, including disability and death. Over the past several decades, many children’s vaccines have been developed and are routinely administered at pediatric clinics throughout the country. Let’s talk about vaccines, how to know which ones your kids need, and where you can find the
Read MoreHow Is A Child’s Blood Test Done?
A well-child exam is a regular check-up of your child’s health and development. During your visit, the doctor may request a blood test, commonly known as a complete blood count (CBC), if your child is feeling unwell. A blood test checks your child’s red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets, as well as whether
Read MoreFive Things to Consider When Choosing Your Child’s Doctor
Choosing a child’s doctor is one of the most important aspects of maintaining the child’s overall health. The pediatrician cares for your child’s acute and chronic health needs, provides vaccines, tracks growth and development, and partners with you in raising an emotionally and physically healthy youngster from birth to age 18. Let’s talk about five
Read MoreIs Your Teen Experiencing Mood Swings? Here’s What to Do
Mood swings are normal during the teenage years. Your teen may hug you one minute and then stomp away the next – with barely any provocation. So, what can a parent do? Let’s talk about some of the ways in which you can best handle the awkward moments in your teenager’s life, and where your
Read MoreImportant Pediatric Blood Tests: What They Show
Children may be equipped with a robust innate immune system, but it doesn’t mean they are not vulnerable to diseases and disorders that can have a detrimental impact on their growth, development, and overall health and well-being. That is why aside from routine well-child exams, your pediatrician may, from time to time, recommend blood tests—to
Read MoreTeen Drug Abuse: The Most Influential Factors
Adolescence is a period marked by tremendous physical, emotional, cognitive, and social development and challenges. It is at this stage that the used-to-be tiny child of yours develops advanced patterns of reasoning, seeks to forge their own identity, and establishes attachments with people outside of your home. Unfortunately, as teens develop a sense of self,
Read MoreThe Well Child Visit: A Parent’s Q & A
As a parent, you no doubt realize that childhood is a time of rapid growth and change in your child’s development. Your number one priority during these formative years is your child’s health and well-being, and one way to support it is with regular well-child visits – especially when your child is an adolescent. Here
Read MoreWelcome to Our Blog
Thank you for visiting our blog. We look forward to connecting with you. BridgeSpan Medicine is excited to bring you the latest information about research and advancements in pediatrics. This blog will also be used to post updates about our practice and keep in touch with our patients. We invite you to share this information with
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