If you’re in the final stretch of your pregnancy, you’re probably busy making all the necessary preparations for your baby’s arrival: picking a car seat, getting baby clothes and a crib, painting the nursery, etc. But have you chosen a pediatrician yet? If not, it’s time that you do. Choosing a pediatrician is an important
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Pediatric Urgent Care: What to Expect
As a parent, you want the best medical care for your child – both preventive care and responsive care as needed. A pediatric urgent care center provides all types of healthcare for kids, addressing the full range of non-life-threatening health issues. Let’s talk about what you can expect at a pediatric urgent care clinic, and
Read MoreTeen Vaping: Expectations vs. Reality
What Every Parent Needs To Know About The Dangers Of Vaping & E-Cigarettes Over the past couple of years, E-cigarettes have been exploding in popularity among both youth and adults. But E-cigarettes and vaping are creating a growing concern about teen health and safety among parents and healthcare professionals. The American Academy of Pediatrics supports
Read MoreChoose Safety, Not Scary: Keeping Your Child Safe This Halloween
For many families, Halloween signals the start of the holiday season. But many parents worry about keeping their children safe while also allowing them to have fun trick or treating. Knowing a few simple safety tips can help you ensure this Halloween is full of spooky good memories and not frightening trips to the emergency
Read MorePediatricians Discuss How You Can Help Your Child Prevent And Address Bullying
Whether we were the one being bullied, the one who was the bully, or the one who stood by and didn’t do anything when someone else was being bullied – almost all of us have some story of bullying we can look back on and remember from our childhood. It’s common for the victim being
Read MoreCaring For Your Newborn
There is a lot of care and work that goes into raising a newborn, and your pediatrician is here to help right from the beginning. Your pediatrician typically sees your newborn for their very first appointment within a few days of being discharged from the hospital. Your pediatrician is here for you to ask any
Read MoreDr. Sonia Farooqi Joins the NPCMC Family
Children’s Medical Center is proud to announce that Dr. Sonia Farooqi joined our group. Dr. Farooqi primarily works out of our Lutz and Trinity locations. Dr. Farooqi completed her undergraduate studies, majoring in Biomedical Sciences, at the University of South Florida and received her medical degree from the University of South Florida Morsani College of
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