Healthy Snacks for Kids
Many families are on the go all day and need to find healthy snacks to grab and eat on the run. Rather than reaching for another sugary granola bar, here are some healthier alternatives to add into the mix!
READ MOREMeet Dr. Adrienne Lostetter
A Texas native, this CPCMG pediatrician has moved 14 times with her military family, enjoys staying physically active and loves watching her young patients grow into young adults. Meet Dr. Adrienne Lostetter, pediatrician at CPCMG Gateway in Poway.
READ MOREHome Trampolines: 5 Ways to Keep Kids Safe
Trampolines are soaring in popularity. From backyard trampolines to trampoline-themed recreation centers, children and teens are bouncing up and down to have fun and also to get a bit of exercise. But with all that jumping going on, some children get hurt.
READ MOREButton Battery Injuries in Children: A Growing Risk
As household electronics and personal devices continue to shrink in size, they also pose a dangerous risk to infants and young children – many of these items contain small lithium or button batteries that when swallowed, can cause serious injury. In 2013, more than 2,800 children were treated for swallowing button batteries – that’s one child every three hours! What do you need to know to keep your family safe?
READ MOREWhat is RSV?
Every year from November to April we are officially in RSV season. This may not mean much to you but for pediatricians this is something we brace for and dread. So why should you care? Typically an older child or adult infected with RSV will seem to just have a cold. However, if you have an infant or small child, RSV, respiratory syncytial virus, can be much more than just a cold.
READ MOREWhat is a “cold” and how should you treat it?
Every fall/winter we go through the same dreaded respiratory virus season. What exactly does that mean? For doctors it means very busy days in the office. For patients it means lots […]
READ MOREItchy, dry skin….what to do?
It’s that time of year when the heater can dry our home environment out a bit and your child has dry skin and seems itchy…Here are some helpful tips on home care and when you need to see your pediatrician.
READ MOREMeet Dr. Regina Mangine
A native of Nebraska, Dr. Regina Mangine has been a pediatrician for seven years. She is part of the team at CPCMG’s El Cajon office.
READ MOREMeet Dr. Leon Kelley
A pediatrician in San Diego for more than 40 years, Dr. Leon Kelley opened his practice in southeast San Diego after serving in the United States Navy. He currently sees patients at the CPCMG Euclid office.
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