Childhood Literacy and Development At the PCC, we follow the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guidelines and incorporate literacy checks, right into the regular office visit. We promote the importance of reading to parents and children, by providing free books to patients. We believe this approach ensures that each child gets an early start to […]
Make the Most of Your Child’s Appointment. Here are some simple tips to make the most of your clinic visit and have an effective one-on-one time with your child’s physician. Before your child’s appointment, write down a list of things you want to discuss with the doctor. Make note of any concerns or questions you […]
Ear infections are one of the diseases that peak in the winter months. A common type is called otitis media (otitis = ear, media = middle). It is caused by swelling and infection of the middle ear, the part of the ear located behind the ear drum. Ear infections can start suddenly, but usually develop […]
