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| April/May, 2011 | January/2011 |
Dear WPC Families,
Back to school! The kids may complain, but they secretly enjoy being back with their friends and into their routines. We are still doing some last minute school physicals - please call if you need it done urgently and we will do our best to fit you in! Your friends at Williamsville Peds |
| Is Your Child Sick? |  Williamsville Pediatrics Adds New Parent Resource
Late night medical questions that you don't want to call for, or wondering if you child needs to see the doctor?
A new feature on our web site might help. It is called "Is you child sick?" and is found on the home page of our web site. Here, you will find advice on over 100 medical conditions, medication dosages, behavior problems and more. All of the information is from the most trusted source in pediatrics - Barton Schmitt, MD. Check it out! |
| Talking to Your Kids About 911 |
Young children often look to their parents for help in interpreting scary or confusing events. Here are some tips on talking to your young children about the events of September 11 as the a
 nniversary nears. I would encourage you to download the pdf file at the bottom of the page. In addition, be very careful about some of the more graphic images that may be shown on the news and other shows. Our thoughts are with all of those who lost loved ones on that day.
Check out our web site to find some great tips for communicating the events of 9/11 to your kids.
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Does your child struggle with handwriting? Does your child have an awkward pencil grasp? Some children use awkward pencil grasps because they are unsure of how to position their fingers on the pencil or how to move their fingers with the right amount of pressure to write successfully.
 You can help by trying to teach your child the proper way to hold a pencil. Ideally, the child should have only the thumb and index finger on the pencil, with the middle finger resting under the pencil and the ring and little fingers curled up in the palm. You should see movement of the joints of the fingers.
If your child is unable to maintain this type of grasp on the pencil there are a variety of pencil grips commercially available. Find what works best to support the development of a proper pencil grasp and handwriting will become less of a struggle.
For any questions regarding your child's handwriting or any other OT needs, please stop by Hearing and Speech of WNY. We are located right next door to Williamsville Pediatrics.
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| What is the Flu? |
The influenza (flu) virus causes serious illness that may result in hospitalization or death. It mostly affects the breathing system, but may also affect the whole body. The flu season usually starts in the fall and ends in the spring.
People can get the flu many times in their lives. Flu viruses are always changing over time and from year to year. Three seasonal flu viruses are expected to make children sick
Check here for the vaccine status in our office and more information on influenza.
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| Meet Our Staff | |
Kelly Naab, PNP
Kelly joined the Williamsville Pediatric Center in 2010 after several years in practice. She graduated from SUNY @ Buffalo in 2001 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and receivedher MSc in Nursing in 2003. She is a receipient of the student Nurse Practitioner of the year award while at SUNY Buffalo. Kelly completed her lactation consultant training in 2011 and is currently awaiting certification.
Kelly is married and the mom of two active boys. She enjoys running, biking, scrapbooking and spending time with her family.
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At Williamsville Pediatrics, we are proud to be designated as a "Patient Centered Medical Home" and are NCQA certified.
Our team of highly regarded Board-Certified Pediatricians and Nurse Practitioners are committed to providing exceptional health care for your children. Pediatrics is our passion - come grow with us! Located in Williamsville, a suburb of Buffalo, New York, Williamsville Pediatrics serves the Western New York pediatric needs of the communities of Williamsville, Clarence, East Amherst, Amherst, Depew, Lackawanna and beyond. It has been our pleasure to deliver acute and preventive pediatric care at the highest level since 1989.
Sincerely,
Williamsville Pediatric Center
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