Spring Spring Newsletter Newsletter
A Letter from the Editor
Welcometothefirstissueofourseasonal newsletter!Astheseasonschange,onething remainsconstanthereatLongwoodPediatrics: ourunwaveringcommitmenttopatientcare, everydayoftheyear
Forover75years,LongwoodPediatricshas providedcaretocountlessfamiliesintheGreater BostonArea,guidingparentsastheyraisetheir childrentobethehappiest,healthiestversionsof themselves.Attheheartofthatisatight-knit teamofhealthcareprovidersandadministrators, allworkingtogethertoensureeverychildhastheir needsmet,andeveryfamilywhowalksthrough ourpracticedoorswillleavewithmorehopefor theirlittleone’shealththanwhentheyentered.
Thisteameffortisevidentineverycornerofour office,anditinspiredmetocreatethisnewsletter asameansofstayingconnectedwithourevergrowingcommunityofLongwoodfamiliesand friends Itisaprivilegetosharethisnewsletter withyouandhighlighttheachievementsofour careproviders,staff,andcommunitypartners. Ihopeyouenjoyreadingit!
Sincerely,
Community Outreach Coordinator
Longwood PEDIATRICS, LLP
Angelee Gonzalez
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Staying Healthy in the Spring
It’sthattimeofyear!Thesunisshininglonger, thetreesandflowersarebeginningtobloom… and your child may be dealing with some serious seasonal allergies! After the first year of life, children and adults can experience runny nose, sneezing, and itchy eyes when pollencountsarehigh.
Our pediatricians recommend limiting pollen exposure for those who are sensitive. Wearing sunglasses or a hat when outdoors can help limit the amount of pollen on the face and head Washing off any lingering pollen from the face, hands and body is essential: Washing hands after coming indoors, and showering or bathing at the end of the day, including washing hair, giveskidsabreakfrompollen Keepingwindowsclosedwhensleepingalsohelpsreducepollen exposure. To manage symptoms of seasonal allergies, over-the-counter antihistamines, eye drops,andnasalsprays(likeFlonase)aresafeoptions
If you are concerned about your child’s symptoms, please call our office or make an appointmenttobeseen Wearehappytohelpyoumanagethisonedownsideofspring!
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P r a c t i c e N e w s
Welcome, Emily!
Emily’s Background:
“IcompletedmyBSNattheUniversityofMichigan(GoBlue!) andmyMSNatVanderbiltUniversity IgrewupinMichigan, livedinColoradoforabout5years,andIamexcitedtonow belivingontheEastCoast I’veworkedinpediatricsforthe past8years,andI’mthrilledtocontinuemycareerasa NursePractitionerhereatLongwoodPediatrics!”
Emily’s Passion for Pediatric Care
“Myfavoritethingaboutworkinginpediatricsis watchingchildrengrowfromtinyinfantsinto amazingyoungadults Childrentrulyareresilient, andworkingwithchildreneverydayneverfailsto putasmileonmyface Iampassionateabout pediatricpreventativecaretohelppatientsstay healthyandpreventhospitalizations.”
Emily Beargie, MSN, CPNP-PC
Q: What are you looking forward to in your new role?
“I’meagertojointhededicatedandcompassionateteamhereatLongwoodPediatrics. Theyarecommittedtoprovidingthebestcareforeverypatient.I’malsothrilledto meetthemanychildrenandfamiliesthatcomehere!”
Dr. Vernacchio’s
Antibioticuseinpediatriccareisa commonconcernforparents.When shouldantibioticsbeprescribedfor kids?Howmuchistoomuch?
Dr LouisVernacchiohasanswers! Hisresearchonshort-courseantibiotic treatmentforpediatricpatientswas publishedintheFebruary2024issueof Pediatrics,amedicaljournalbythe AmericanAcademyofPediatrics!
Dr.Vernacchio’svideoaboutour antibioticsapproachiscomingtoour socialmediasoon!Hisarticlein Pediatricsisalsoavailableonline (mayrequirepurchaseforindividuals outsideofinstitutionswithaccess).
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InpartnershipwiththeFenwayCommunityCenter, Dr.RobertMichaelsandDr.ColeShapirowilllead averyspecialevent:Pediatrician’sCorner! Joinusforanopenconversationonparentingtopics, askquestions,andmeetlocalparentsinafun, supportiveenvironmentwhileyourlittleonesplay!
Learn more about the upcoming Pediatrician’s Corner event and other free, family-friendly events at the Fenway Community Center!
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April 2nd is World Autism Awareness Day!
Saturday, April 13 10:00 AM
Fenway Community Center 1282 Boylston Street Boston, MA 02215
LenardvisitedLongwoodPediatricsin November2023andledourFallCommunity Conversationaboutchildhoodautism!
InhonorofWorldAutismAwarenessDay,wewouldliketogivea specialshoutouttooneofLongwoodPediatrics’community friends:LenardZohn,autismdadandfounderofAutismEats!
RSVP for this autism-friendly dinner and other upcoming events hosted by Autism Eats, all across the United States!
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Friday, April 5 6:00 PM
Michael’s Harborside
1 Tournament Wharf Newburyport, MA 01950
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