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…
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…
We are expecting our shipment of the updated Covid vaccines the week of 9/25/23. While we are not sure which day they will arrive, we anticipate being able…
In this brief video, Dr. Farquhar shares what types of coughs pediatricians typically see in the office, as well as treatments and things to watch for in your…
Summer days are often long, fun and exhausting. As the summer progresses we inch closer and closer to back-to-school prep. Below are some topics and tips to consider…
In addition to being great medical doctors and treating the physical needs of your kids, some of our PAR providers are also parents with practical tips for navigating…
All new parents are familiar with the concept of trimesters. They have completed a pregnancy broken up into these three periods by their health care providers. They have…
In this recent video from PAR, Dr. Sullivan shares insights from her experience navigating child care with her daughter. From challenges to surprises, she provides answers to commonly…
Earlier this month, we sat down with Dr. Erin Chiu to hear all about her life (outside of the PAR office) with three boys. From toddler years to…
Not only are they highly informed when it comes to treating kids, but two of our PAR providers are also extremely knowledgable about all things Disney! With close…
“As soon as I saw you, I knew an adventure was going to happen.” -Winnie the Pooh A big event in the life of a family is…
What a fall this has been so far. Influenza seems to have enveloped the Richmond metro area right now. Simultaneously, RSV and many other respiratory illnesses have increased…