On April the 6th, come out to the Hargrove Community Center, for the Health on the Block Community Health Fair. Our very own Maria Mekeel will have a booth set up where she will be destributing information about our clinic. Health on the Block is a free community health fair for all local residents. It is located at the Hargrove Community Center at 216 N. Roberson St. in Chapel Hill between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
For more information, please call:
919-968-2743
Starting Kindergarten can be a great adventure for both children and parents. It can, however, create a lot of anxiety, apprehension and fear, as well. If you are “sitting on the fence” about whether to enroll your child in Kindergarten this year OR waiting one more year OR if you’re looking for support and information about our local public and private Kindergarten options, we have the workshop for you! Betsy Giduz, LCSW, MSW, MSRA will be offering a workshop for parents.
Please sign up with Maria, in our office or call us at 919-969-9611 and we will gladly add your name to the list.
When: Wednesday, March 20th from 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Where: Our own Village Pediatrics lobby
Cost: $20 per family (please pay in advance)
If your child is 11 – 18 you have probably been blissfully free from bringing them to vaccination appointments for years now. Well, it’s time to think about boosters again. Tetanus, diptheria, pertussis, meningitis, hepatitis B, varicella, measles, mumps, rubella, and human papillomavirus are all diseases that your child may now be at greater risk for if his or her vaccinations are not up to date. Check out the CDC’s recommendations, call us if you have questions, and schedule your child’s physical so we can update any vaccines that are needed.
This babysitting training course offers first aid and safety training, developmental guidelines, and marketing strategies to obtain babysitting jobs. Participants will receive certification in infant and child CPR basic instruction. This class focuses on babysitting skills needed to safely babysit children ages 2 & up. The Fee is $68.00 per person and the class is aimed to children between the ages of 11-18. Light snacks and drinks provided.
Click on this link to view our flyer for the Infact CPR and First Aid classes!
Click on the link to view our flyer for the First Aid Classes!
Please register at Carrboro Parks and Rec or by calling (919)-918- 7384
Babysitting Training Classes Dates for the Fall :
Carrboro Parks and Rec
Check Carrboro Parks and Rec for time and details (919)-918-7392
Friday May 3rd & Saturday May 4th
Chapel Hill Parks and Rec
(919)- 969-4889
April 24th & 25th
June 11th & 12th
November 12th & 13th
Women’s Birth and Wellness Center
Infant CPR and Infant First AID
Contact Birth and Wellness Center for more details (919)-933-3301
June 30th
We understand that emergencies happen now and then making it impossible to keep your obligations. We try to keep our schedule open to children who need acute care, and an unexpected cancellation can mean that another sick child must wait longer to be seen than was really necessary. For this reason, we have enacted a “no-show policy”. If you are unable to keep your child’s appointment and did not give us 24 hours notice, there is no penalty the first time. After the first no-show, you will be charged $25 and may be denied services until that fee has been paid. After 3 no-shows, your family may be dismissed from our practice. These occurrences are counted per family, not per child.
We also understand that it’s not easy getting your child to appointments on time. One of the keys to reducing wait time is recognizing when a late patient must be rescheduled. We want to treat every family fairly, and no one should have to wait extra time because the patient before them was late. If you are more than 15 minutes late to your child’s appointment, you may be asked to reschedule.
It’s easy to leave things behind at the pediatrician’s office, so we’re starting a “lost and found” on our webpage! We try to keep everything that we find, so please check below to see if one of your child’s belongings is waiting to go home.
Once in a while we take all of our unclaimed items to the thrift store, so we’ll keep this list as up to date as possible.
1. Over the counter cough and cold preparations are not effective and they are not safe in children under 6 years old.
2. The following simple remedies can be very helpful:
a) Humidifier for the bedroom
b) Vick’s Rub – Apply to the feet and put on socks!
c) Homemade Cough Syrup: 2-3 ounces of warm water or decaf tea mixed with one tablespoon of honey. Give one teaspoon of mixture as needed. Honey has no side effects, but is ONLY for children 12 months and older.
d) Saline spray or rinse, or Neti Pot for the the nose and sinuses
e) Warm shower
3. Coughs that should be evaluated:
a) Dry, repetitive, irritating
b) Coughs with fever >101
c) Coughs without nasal congestion
4. Your physician may recommend a prescription strength cough/cold medication if your child is over 3 years old – Use exactly as prescribed and do not combine with any other cough/cold products
Are you expecting a child, new to the area, or looking for a new pediatrician? Legacy Academy will be hosting a “Meet the Doc” with our own Medical Director Dr. Kim Gush on March 15 at 5:30pm. This is a great way to learn more about Village Pediatrics’ medical home philosophy, have all of your new patient questions answered, and see the newest daycare in Chapel Hill. For more information, contact Legacy Academy at 973-202-3315, or email lachapelhill@legacyacademy.com.
Legacy Academy is currently accepting new students and has an amazing 24-infant capacity. To learn more about Legacy Academy call 919-929-7060, or email lachapelhill@legacyacademy.com.
We had so much fun with our 2011 flu clinics! We had face-painting, crafts, gift certificates, and enjoyed free smoothies. Here’s some of the fun from our last year’s flu clinics.
Deuce meets the Kross Family.
Spin that wheel, Matthew!
Carolina Pride!
Deuce Makes Another Friend!