The Pediatric Group

RECALL ALERT: Infant liquid ibuprofen sold at Walmart, CVS and Family Dollar is being recalled due to the risk of higher concentrations of ibuprofen than what’s on the label. #recall #ibuprofen #infanthealth #pediatrics nbcnews.com/health/kids-heal…

The @AmerAcadPeds encourages traditional hands-on games and toys like building blocks, puzzles and dolls over digital products for healthy development and fuel for the imagination. #ignoretheflashingscreen #traditionaltoysarebest ed.gr/6y4d

Play games, listen to holiday music and learn the history of NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Command) in the days leading up to Christmas. Then track Santa as he circles the globe on the big night! ed.gr/6yzd

We wish our children would never get sick but that's not realistic. Check out a @AmerAcadPeds webinar coming up this Thursday, December 6 on treating colds and flu this winter. Register here: ed.gr/5vjo #AAP #webinar #treatingcoldsandflu

We're excited to be part of @MacKidAnnapolis's Winter Wonderfest, THIS Saturday, 10am-3pm at @YMCACampLetts in Edgewater! TONS of free activities incl photos w/Santa, snowball fights, holiday crafts, cookie decorating, coffee & hot choc! See you there! ed.gr/52ce

#GivingTuesday is a celebration of our greatest traditions: generosity and community. Everyone has something to give, from monetary donations to time or expertise, to small, simple acts of kindness, food or clothing!

We wish our patients and their families a warm and happy Thanksgiving! Our offices are closed on Thursday, November 22 & will reopen on Friday, November 23 from 7:30am to 5pm. We truly appreciate you choosing the Pediatric Group to care for the most important people in your life!

Our wonderful nurse practitioners give each and every patient compassion and attention every day. Thank you to Carol, Kathy, Erin, Lauren, Cassie, Brooke and Betsy for your kindness and dedication. Happy National Nurse Practitioner Week! #NursePractitioners #NPWeek #ThankanNP

Big deeds or small, kindness matters. Care for yourself first, then help others. #worldkindnessday #kindnesscounts #itsthelittlethings #kindnessmatters

#DYK that 80% of jobs in the next decade will require STEM skills? Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math (STEAM) are our future & we're excited to welcome our next generation of doctors, health care workers, scientists, engineers, mathematicians & coders! #NationalSTEMDay

It's Election Day! Yes, you can bring your kids with you (and it's a great example of civic participation for them) but Maryland does not allow photos to be taken. Check for your local polling station here: ed.gr/39hq #vote #electionday #vote2018 #votewithyourkids

The @AmerAcadPeds has strengthened its statement against spanking, advises parents & caregivers to use more effective discipline for children that don't involve spanking, other corporal punishment or verbal shaming. #spanking #corporalpunishment #aap msn.com/en-us/health/wellnes…

The @CDCgov reports the rare #acuteflaccidmyelitis #AFM virus is in 22 states. Practice good #handwashing, keep up #vaccines, use mosquito repellent. If your child has muscle weakness, facial drooping, diff swallowing, call us 410-721-2273 or visit the ER goo.gl/B9HxKL

A salmonella outbreak from raw chicken has sickened nearly 100 people in 29 states, including two in Maryland. To help avoid infection, wash hands for 20 seconds, cook raw chicken to 165°F and take care to prevent cross contamination. #salmonella #CDC #foodborneillness

Get free admission to dozens of local museums this Saturday, September 22, as part of @SmithsonianMag's Museum Day. Check out the ones closest to us: ed.gr/0r8b #museumday #culturalarts

We’re delighted to welcome Karen Ganacias, M.D., who specializes in asthma and eczema care, food allergies, adolescent medicine, and sports medicine. Dr. Ganacias is now accepting new patients at our Severna Park office. #welcome #newfaceintown #pediatrics

Now that school's been in session for a little while, your child is bound to start having a full bag, placing stress on young backs and joints. A good rule of thumb is that backpacks should weigh no more than 5% to 10% of your child's body weight. #backtoschool #backpacks

We're excited to be a sponsor for @wiggleroom2017's 2nd annual Touch a Truck on Sun, 9/23 at 2225-G Defense Hwy, Crofton. In just 1 short year, local parents have become huge fans of The Wiggle Room, so come see all the fun they have for your little ones! #TouchATruck #CroftonMD

Hand, foot & mouth disease pops up in the Fall causing sores on mouth, hands & feet, fever, sore throat & more. Give ibuprofen or acetaminophen & Orajel. Call us at 410-721-2273 if your child has a fever >104°F /out improvement 2 hrs after giving medicine ed.gr/zwdm