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Creative Play For All Ages
In Childhood Health Associates of Salem - Posted 5 weeks ago
Two years ago, a clinical report appeared in Pediatrics (the journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics) about the lack of creative playtime for American children and its possible long-term effects. The report's findings continue to ripple out int...
Congratulations Dr. Kemmerle
In Childhood Health Associates of Salem - Posted 12 weeks ago
A big congratulations to Dr. Kemmerle on the birth of a healthy baby boy. She is currently planning to be out on maternity leave until January 2009. If she is your doctor we have many more great pediatricians to care for you child in the meantime. We...
Fireworks Safety
In Childhood Health Associates of Salem - Posted 27 weeks ago
It is that time of year again. Following are some tips on how to have a safe 4th of July courtesy of Doernbecher Children's Safety Center More than 10,000 fireworks related injuries occur each year in the United States, most of them around the 4th of...
What does science say about parenting?
In Childhood Health Associates of Salem - Posted 29 weeks ago
Turns out there has been a lot of research on effective parenting. Many tips in the following linked article I have heard before but there is a lot of new information here. All of us parents want to do the right thing but most often we parent in the ...
Car Seat Assistance Program
In Childhood Health Associates of Salem - Posted 33 weeks ago
If you need help to purchase a car seat there are several agencies supporting a program to get you a car set at low cost. The program is administered by Safe Kids here in Salem. Our office is not directly involved in the program but do support its ef...
Vaccine information on YouTube
In Childhood Health Associates of Salem - Posted 39 weeks ago
Quickly becoming a source for vaccine information for many parents it is unfortunately a source of much misinformation. Be sure to get the facts and collect your information from multiple sources. Visit our immunization information page for an update...
Honey for coughs
In Childhood Health Associates of Salem - Posted 48 weeks ago
A recent study comparing honey to cough syrup showed that honey worked BETTER. The timing of this study couldn't be better with increasing concern from the FDA regarding the safety of cough and cold medications for young children. I have been recomme...
Welcome Dr. Brian Temple
In Childhood Health Associates of Salem - Posted 1 year ago
The Childhood Health family continues to grow. With the new year we are proud to announce Dr. Brian Temple coming to join our clinic. He recently graduated from top residency program at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston. We are sure you will enjoy...
New pediatrician and physician assistant joining in September
In Childhood Health Associates of Salem - Posted 1 year ago
We are proud to announce the addition of two new members of the Childhood Health family. Jenny Hoelter, MD is joining us in September. She recently completed her training in Vermont and has moved back to Oregon. She has two children including a young...
Updated Car Safety Seat Laws for Oregon
In Childhood Health Associates of Salem - Posted 1 year ago
As of July 1st, 2007 the laws governing car safety seats in Oregon was updated. The new law is compatible with previous national recommendations from AAP and NHTSA. Motor vehicle collisions is the number one lethal accidental cause of death for child...
