Kaiser Permanente Pediatrician who likes to write. Mom of 3. Thrive in your parenting journey w/me or at least - learn, smile & have some company along the way!
During National Nurses Week, we honor our 78,630 nurses across Kaiser Permanente for the expertise they bring and the difference they make in people’s lives. Happy Nurses Week! #ThankYouNurses
Parents have big questions about childhood vaccines—and they deserve clear answers.
I put together an FAQ covering safety, side effects, timing, and myths I hear most often as a pediatrician https://t.co/NAwIKg3PNx
Today we unveiled the expansion of our Vacaville Medical Center Emergency Department. More beds mean we can treat more patients and our trauma care spaces are enhanced to better serve the most critically injured. We’re ready and equipped to care for our community.
My colleague Desiree Jones-Rubin interviewed to discuss the public health issue of #childabuse, its effect on a child's physical & emotional health. Watch and support this important cause #ChildAbusePreventionMonth#PermanenteExcellence#TPMG https://t.co/fbh0wTyne4
NO giving your child vitamin A, or cod liver oil will not prevent measles! And it might make your kid very sick
Take a look at this great video to understand more👇
Vitamin A + Measles Myths & What Actually Prevents Measles | AAP https://t.co/6WU6dfkOyp via @YouTube
Permanente pediatrician Lindsay Frost, MD,explains how these ultra-processed treats can cause gastritis, constipation and more. Learn what to watch out for: https://t.co/v636CqkRUz
What do parents need to know about #Measles?
🔴2 MMR doses = 98% lifelong immunity
🔴Babies <1 aren’t routinely vaccinated—extra precautions are needed! https://t.co/H50VtNmsDS #MeaslesOutbreak#Vaccinate#PublicHealth
Napa area winemaker Andre Crisp lost his hearing. But a specialized procedure at our Vallejo Medical Center made all the difference.
Learn more about this life changing recovery from the vintner and his surgeon. @ABC7newsbayarea https://t.co/S5ebKkFSuR
😂 Kids are unfiltered comedians – especially at the pediatrician’s office!
From a kindergartner impersonating her mom to a 3-year-old declaring “Bones aren’t scary,” the laughter never stops.
Need a giggle? Read the full post here:https://t.co/GpYfEt1XBv
Harlem Globetrotters (@Globies) have entertained millions with stunning basketball skills and will play in Sacramento soon. But this week, “Buckets” Barrera brought ball tricks to kids at our Roseville hospital, lighting up faces along the way.
If you've had a difficult birth experience, sharing your feelings can be healing. Cathy describes how she found comfort in realizing she wasn’t alone. Hear from other parents and find resources to support your mental health during and after pregnancy: https://t.co/pZI7J6xW3e
Got bug bites? 🦟 Keep your kids itch-free this summer with these tips:
• Avoid standing water areas
• Wear long sleeves
• Use DEET repellents (safe for kids 2 months+)
• Apply hydrocortisone or calamine lotion for itches
Read more: https://t.co/BD9woZ5kRw