Pediatric Associates of Richmond follows the immunization schedule recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. This schedule is based on decades of safety and effectiveness data. Our providers…
What is tetanus? Tetanus is a nervous system disorder that results in intense, painful muscle spasms. Clostridium tetani (C.tetani), the responsible bacteria, releases toxins that irreversibly bind to,…
Join us in filling the need for premature sized diapers for Honduran infants in the NICU! Please see flyer for details.
What is polio? Polio (short for poliomyelitis) is an illness caused by polioviruses, which are a member of the broader family of enteroviruses. Enteroviruses can cause a wide…
Due to the inclement weather, all three locations for Pediatric Associates of Richmond will be opening at 10:30 am on Thursday, 2/20/2025. Our phones will be available starting at 9:30am. We…
Our phone lines are down at all 3 offices as of 8:50 this morning. We are working diligently to get them back online as quickly as possible. We…
In an effort to optimize safe travel for our patient families and our staff, our Patterson Ave location will open at 9:30 am on Saturday, 1/11/25. Phone lines…
Due to the inclement weather, all three locations for Pediatric Associates of Richmond will be closed on Monday, 1/6/2025. We sincerely apologize for this inconvenience, but we want…
We are excited to have the RSV immunization (nirsevimab) available for eligible PAR patients this fall! To learn more about RSV, the risks it can pose to young children,…
We have received our first shipment of flu and covid vaccines for the 2024-25 season. PAR is now scheduling nurse vaccine appointments for all patients 6 months of…
The never-ending pursuit of quality sleep for their children keeps many-a-parent up at night (perhaps both literally and figuratively). There can be challenges in infancy, toddlerhood, childhood and/or…
In this blog by Dr. Grabill we’ll explore the two most common ages for sleep regression during the first year of your baby’s life. Understanding the developmental stage…
Whether you have a toddler, tween or teenager, at some point during parenthood you’ve contemplated the relationship between smart devices, social media and your child. This topic is…
March, April and May are riddled with airborne allergens here in the Richmond area. It is primarily tree pollen but others, such as grass pollens, may be present…
“It feels like my child is sick all the time, is this normal?” A comment and question we pediatricians here much of the year, but especially in the…
Having spent almost a decade working inside the Chippenham Pediatric ER, Dr. Luanne Hale is no stranger to emergency situations. In our latest interview, Dr. Hale shares what…
In a recent conversation with Dr. Hannah Pitman, she shared details about her life outside of the office — in her art studio, or creative corner as she…
We are switching from our current rapid tests with “back-up cultures” to a molecular strep test during the last week of September and first week of October. What…