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We can all agree, Halloween 2021 is shaping up to be a much better one than Halloween 2020! With Covid-19 cases trending downward in Southern California and many people already vaccinated against the disease, families are looking forward to doing some good old-fashioned trick-or-treating. However, with our youngest children still ineligible for vaccination, some precautions […]
By Brittany Middleton, MD, Medical Director of Inpatient Pediatrics, Huntington Hospital In light of the coronavirus pandemic, vaccination has become a topic of discussion. As we know, childhood vaccines are crucial for the health of our kids and our community. Each of the vaccines are important, especially the flu shot as we enter this year’s […]
By John Rodarte, MD, pediatrician, Huntington Health Physicians Whether or not to let your child attend summer camp is a difficult decision for many parents during this pandemic time. Many camps have been cancelled or changed to a virtual style, while others have modified their activities and procedures to comply with local health guidelines. […]
What is MIS-C? What do we know about it? MIS-C stands for Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children. It was previously called Pediatric Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome (PMIS). This is a new and very rare condition affecting children who usually have evidence of a current or prior COVID-19 infection. The current theory is that the COVID-19 infection […]
On December 18, the Pasadena Police Air Operations Section and the Foothill Air Support Team (FAST), along with Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus, touched down from the North Pole (via helicopter) to deliver toys to our pediatric patients! The 14th annual visit was funded through generous contributions from Pasadena Police employees and Officer Associations participating […]
In some instances, a baby (or babies!) might arrive early and require time in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). This can be emotional and stressful for new parents. Huntington Hospital’s Director of Pediatric Services, Jamie Powers, MD, shares her top five tips for NICU families to help prepare them for their babies’ stay at […]
Fall is here – and not only is it time for back-to-school and the holidays, but it’s also flu season! Huntington Health Physicians pediatrician John Rodarte, MD, recently shared important information about what to do when your child has the flu or is just not feeling well during this busy time of year. In the […]
Fall is here and that means the flu season is around the corner. Huntington Health Physician’s Stuart Miller, MD, recently shared the five most common questions his patients ask him about the flu. 1.) What is the difference between the flu versus a cold? Flu and common colds are both respiratory illnesses, but caused by […]
Exer Urgent Care has opened a new medical facility in La Cañada Flintridge, located at 475 Foothill Blvd. at the intersection of Foothill Blvd. & Gould Ave., near CA-210. Built and staffed by Huntington Hospital’s ER physicians, Exer Urgent Care is the ER alternative which offers patients more on-site medical services than most urgent care […]
Huntington Hospital has collaborated with the American Heart Association (AHA) to provide every baby born at the hospital this month with a red onesie and hat as a symbol of heart health and encouragement for a healthy future. These special hats were knitted and crocheted by volunteers from around the Los Angeles area through AHA’s […]
