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> 2008 Holiday Office Hours
The holidays are almost here! Please review our office hours for the 2008 holidays (through New Year's Day). Best wishes for a happy and healthy holiday season, from your friends at Pediatric Health Care Alliance. |
> Holiday Photo Album
Throughout the holidays we will be adding to Our Family Album, so you can see our celebrations. We have added our Halloween photos - can you recognize anyone? |
> South Tampa Office Live on EMR
We are pleased to announce our South Tampa Office has fully implemented our Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system. Please click on the link above for more information about EMR, and what you can expect when you visit an EMR office. |
> PHCA Physicians Named Best in America, Local Communities
We want to thank our patient families for your recognition as "Best Pediatrician" in several Tampa Tribune Readers Polls for 2008.
In addition, many of our pediatricians have been named to the 2008 Best Doctors in America list, based on peer recommendations. Once again our physician comprise the majority of the Pediatrics - General category for Tampa. We are honored by these awards. |
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Caring for children can be a very exciting undertaking and being a parent can be one of life's most satisfying experiences. To assist you on your journey as a parent, our pediatricians offer these helpful articles. |
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Severe Allergies in the Classroom
Does your child have severe allergies that teachers and school administrators should know about? Create an action plan to prevent anaphylaxis and help schools understand your child's allergies.
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Tips for Talking with Kids About the Media
With the prevalence of cable news stations, as well as local news, your child may be exposed to stories and information that you can help explain. Here are some tips from our "Talking with Kids" series.
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Be Prepared for Food Allergy Reactions this Halloween
With Halloween launching the beginning of party season at schools, children with food allergies need to take extra caution. Lurking inside that harmless looking cupcake or chocolate bar could be ingredients harmful to people with allergies.
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This Halloween Check Your Smoke Alarms
When you change your clock for Standard Time on October 31, remember to test your smoke alarms and replace the batteries.
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Play Time Important for Children
Children need time to be children. Play to a child is different than what it is to an adult. In a creative environment with adequate adult supervision, free play helps children increase their academic potential, physical and social skills.
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Autism and Vaccines Not Related
Based on a thorough review of numerous medical studies, neither the mercury-based vaccine preservative thimerosal nor the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine are associated with autism.
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2008 Immunization Schedule
Is your child up to date? Check the latest schedule of immunizations for your children.
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USDA Food Pyramid
The newly revamped pyramid includes recommendations for daily diet and exercise. Learn more at mypyramid.gov
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