Philadelphia FIGHT Pediatrics

The School District of Philadelphia is offering summer programming for students entering Kindergarten to 12th Grade! Check it out! https://www.philasd.org/a/summer-2021-academic-programming/

Wishing all our friends a blessed and healthy Ramadan!

Thank you Philly Bookshelf for supporting our patients with this amazing set of books! We wish you could have seen the look of joy on a little girl’s face yesterday when she was given a book in her language (Spanish) featuring a character that looks like her!! Priceless!! Thank you!

There’s some serious baby growing happening in room 1!

Read more about Sesame Street's efforts to make it easier for parents to discuss race with children

Happy MLK Day! We are closed today and will reopen tomorrow

Happy New Year! Resolutions are a great way to set a new goal for yourself. But have you ever thought of doing a resolution as a family? Ideas include less screen time, increasing the number of times you all eat dinner together, and taking family walks. What resolutions could your family make together? https://www.familyeducation.com//top-10-new-years-resoluti

Hello! We are looking to hire a PrEP Retention Coordinator at our adolescent/ young adult health center. For those who don't know, PrEP is a public health miracle. It's a pill that is given to individuals at high risk of contracting HIV. If taken daily it's remarkably effective in preventing HIV acquisition. A PrEP Retention Coordinator would support our PrEP patient population by eliminating barriers to medication compliance. Please share with your networks. http://fight.isolvedhire.com/iframe/196186.html

Always call before you come in! 215-525-8600

Have a safe, happy and healthy New Year! We are closed today but will reopen on Monday, January 4th. Happy New Year!

Fight the Flu and fight COVID-19! Thanks for the helpful reminders, Community Health Training Alliance!!

It's not too late to change your holiday plans! Stay home and keep your family safe!

Be safe this Halloween. Here are some great ways to have fun and protect your family from COVID-19. https://www.phila.gov/2020-10-06-how-to-have-a-spooky-hall/

This Thanksgiving, consider some prompts to ask your children about what they are thankful for! So clever!

Reach Out and Read has a new podcast for parents to check out! With subjects such as "Diversity in Children's Literature" and "What Meaning do Children's Books Have in a Time of Crisis", the episodes are sure to bring information and clarity to families. Check it out! https://reachoutandread.org/podcast/ #reachoutandread #rorgp #phillypediatrician #reading #podcast

We are so lucky to have @phillybookshelf as such a wonderful partner! We just received another amazing donation of books and are thrilled to be able to give out fun, relevant books to our patients! #reachoutandread #rorgp #phillypediatrician

It's Mental Health Awareness week! Remember, it's okay to ask your child how they are feeling, how they are handling everything that is going on in the world, how they are feeling about virtual schooling...their feelings are valid and if they are struggling, help is out there! Call us at 215-525-8600 if you want to talk more! #mentalhealthawareness #breakthestigma

Flu shots are in! It is more important than ever to get the flu vaccine this year. Call to schedule an appointment! 215-525-8600

On October 10th, our very own Dr. Mario Cruz will be presenting at Philadelphia Family Pride's 2020 Family Matters virtual conference on COVID-19 and Kids! Come hear the latest science about the impact of the novel coronavirus on newborns, babies, toddlers, and kids of all ages. He'll also discuss how to use this information to make the right decisions for your family. Register today! https://www.pfpconference.org/register.html

October is substance abuse prevention month. This year we share videos from Sesame Street explaining to children what it's like to have a parent dealing with addiction. https://bit.ly/2Zv0mol

Did you know that learning disabilities, sleep problems, and social stress can all look like ADHD? Join Dr. Cruz This Thu on Sept 17th at 6:00pm as he discusses a range of conditions that look like ADHD, or that can make existing ADHD worse. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86770591953

With many families spending more time at home, it is important to remember to keep cleaning products, medicines, and other toxins away from where curious children might find them! Healthy Children lists five of the most common dangers to young children in the home. https://healthychildren.org//5-Common-Household-Products-t

Are you looking for something your kids can do after school but still do from home? Mighty Writers has many great virtual programs for all ages, including one on Mindfulness! Visit their site to learn more!

It's back to school time! Whether your child is going back virtually, in-person, or a hybrid, we hope everyone has a safe, healthy, and enriching school year!

We honor #blackbreastfeedingweek and recognize the wide gaps in breastfeeding rates between Black and White children. We appreciate the efforts of lactation counselors and consultants and so many others who work everyday towards the elimination of these disparities.

August is official Women's Suffrage Month! #women #vote #rockthevote

We are here for all of your vaccine needs! #pediatrician #phillyhealth #vaccineawareness