Author name: Mykola Lukashuk

Autism Acceptance Month is an important time to focus on understanding, early recognition, and access to care for families navigating a new diagnosis. For parents seeking guidance from a pediatrician in Atlanta, Georgia, Alpharetta, Georgia, or Cumming, Georgia, or surrounding areas, early education and evidence-based support are critical. Autism Spectrum Disorder is a neurodevelopmental condition […]

Each spring, Atlanta experiences some of the highest pollen levels in the United States. Tree pollen—particularly from oak, pine, and birch—peaks across North Georgia between March and April, often creating the visible yellow-green coating that many residents recognize on cars, sidewalks, and outdoor surfaces. For families who are new to Sandy Springs, East Cobb, or

World Tuberculosis Day is observed each year on March 24 to raise awareness about tuberculosis (TB), a disease that is often associated with history but remains a current global and public health concern. While tuberculosis is less common in the United States than in many parts of the world, it has not been eliminated—and pediatric

March is recognized as National Social Work Month, a time to acknowledge the essential role social workers play in supporting children, families, and communities. In pediatrics, social workers are often a critical part of a child’s care team, helping address challenges that go beyond physical health. For families in Sandy Springs, East Cobb, and the

March is National Sleep Awareness Month, an opportunity to highlight how essential sleep is for children’s physical health, cognitive development, and emotional well-being. In fast-growing communities like Sandy Springs, East Cobb, and North Atlanta, busy school schedules, extracurricular activities, and screen exposure are increasingly impacting how much—and how well—children sleep. At Sandy Springs Pediatrics, we

March is National Kidney Month, a time to raise awareness about kidney health and how early habits and routine pediatric care can help protect children from long-term complications. While kidney disease is often thought of as an adult condition, children in Atlanta and North Fulton can also be affected—sometimes without obvious symptoms. At Sandy Springs

In the Atlanta area, more parents are noticing changes in their child’s behavior at school—difficulty focusing, reluctance to attend, or frequent complaints of stomachaches with no clear medical cause. While these concerns can have many explanations, anxiety is one of the most common—and often overlooked—reasons in grade school children. At Sandy Springs Pediatrics, we regularly

Helping Sandy Springs and East Cobb Families Make Confident, Informed Choices for Their Children’s Care Each February, Wise Healthcare Consumer Month serves as a reminder that making informed healthcare decisions for your family matters. For parents in Sandy Springs, East Cobb, and the surrounding North Atlanta communities, the number of options can feel overwhelming. Between

How Pediatricians in North Atlanta Support Safe, Healthy Relationships for Teens Teen Dating Violence Prevention Month is an important reminder that adolescent health includes not only physical well-being, but emotional safety, mental health, and healthy relationships. For families in Sandy Springs, East Cobb, Roswell, and the surrounding North Atlanta communities, the pediatric office is often