LYME DISEASE Jayne Laurin Kinney DNP, PNP-BC WHAT IS LYME DISEASE? Lyme disease is a bacterial infection transmitted to humans through a bite of infected blacklegged ticks, or deer ticks. Ticks live in forests, wooded areas, and marshy areas near water. Symptoms of early Lyme disease include fever, headache, fatigue, swollen glands, aches and
Read moreby Russell Coleman, MD It seems that every day another urgent care center is popping up. Some of them are run by hospitals, others are in pharmacies, and a few are independent. They seem to offer a wide range of services ranging from treating minor illnesses such as sore throats, coughs/colds, and ear infections, evaluating
Read moreMore American children are competing in sports than ever before. Sports help children and adolescents keep their bodies fit and feel good about themselves. However, there are some important injury prevention tips that can help parents promote a safe, optimal sports experience for their child. Injury Risks All sports have a risk of injury. Generally,
Read morePediatrics West is now hiring! We have open positions in many departments, including clerical, nursing, credentialing and billing positions. If you are interested in joining our team, please send your resume to employment@pediatricswest.com
Read morePediatrics West will be closed Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day. Tuesday, September 8th we revert to our non-summer hours: All offices will be open Monday through Friday from 7:00am – 8:00pm. Hours for the holiday are as follows: Saturday, September 5th, 2015 – Westford office only 9:00am-5:00pm Sunday, September 6th – Westford office only 10:00am-1:00pm
Read moreRachel Caskey, MD, MAPP Released: 06/26/2015 Since the first vaccine against human papillomavirus (HPV) was introduced in 2006, its uptake has lagged behind that of other vaccines recommended for the same age group, namely, Tdap and meningococcal MCV4 vaccines. And although pediatricians, family medicine providers, nurses, and other healthcare providers have learned much about HPV
Read moreBritax is conducting a voluntary recall of certain ClickTight model convertible car seats in cooperation with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Transport Canada. The car seats and model numbers included in this recall are identified on www.BritaxClickTightConvertibleRecall.com. This recall does NOT involve the actual return of product. All registered owners are automatically
Read moreDo you or one of your loved ones suffer from allergies? Join Allergy West on August 19th to learn: How to Use an Epinephrine Auto-Injector & How to Read Food Labels Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at 5:30pm Location: Allergy West, Suite 103, 133 Littleton Rd, Westford, MA 01886* *No Food or Drinks Allowed in
Read morePhone:1-800-642-0249 or email: info@disabilityinfo.org MassHealth Coverage for ABA Therapy Update MassHealth is working with its managed care plans to add ABA coverage and anticipates that this will be in place by October 2015. In the meantime, they are making ABA services available now to children under age 21 through a special process of MassHealth prior
Read moreClassic Seasons: Trees- March through beginning of June Grass- June through August Weeds- Mid-August through October Mold- after spring thaw and late summer/fall months • Hot, dry, windy days are usually the worst for pollen allergy sufferers! Ragweed pollen can travel 500 miles via the wind • Rainy, cloudy days usually reduce pollen allergy symptoms
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