Author name: Mykola Lukashuk

Each January, National Birth Defects Prevention Month highlights the importance of early education, preventive care, and ongoing support for children and families. From a pediatric perspective, this observance is not only about pregnancy, but also about what happens after birth—early detection, routine screenings, developmental monitoring, and long-term care that help children thrive. For parents, understanding […]

Holiday travel often coincides with peak respiratory illness season. For parents traveling with infants or young children for the first time, it can be difficult to know which coughs are common and which may require medical attention. Understanding what pediatric providers look for can help families travel with greater confidence and know when to seek

We’re always looking for ways to make your experience on our website more convenient. That’s why we’re excited to introduce a new feature—online appointment booking with doctors, available directly on our site. Save Time From the Very First Click With online scheduling, you can choose your preferred doctor, date, and time without calling the office

The holiday season brings celebrations, gatherings, and gift-giving for children of all ages. It is also a time when pediatric and emergency departments see an increase in visits related to toy-related injuries and foreign objects becoming lodged in children’s ears, noses, or throats. These incidents are largely preventable and are most often linked to toys

International Day of Persons with Disabilities is observed each year on December 3. The day was established by the United Nations to promote understanding of disability, highlight the rights and well-being of people with disabilities, and encourage inclusive practices across healthcare, education, and community life. For pediatric practices like ours, this observance is an opportunity

National Influenza Vaccination Week is observed during the first full week of December each year. The purpose of this observance is to emphasize that influenza vaccination remains important throughout the flu season, not just in early fall. Influenza activity in the United States often peaks between December and February and can continue into spring. This

National Handwashing Awareness Week is observed during the first full week of December each year. The timing aligns with peak respiratory and gastrointestinal illness season in the United States, when viruses and bacteria that cause colds, flu, stomach bugs, and other infections spread more easily within schools, childcare settings, and households. Handwashing remains one of

December includes World AIDS Day on December 1, a nationally recognized time to share accurate, up-to-date information about HIV, prevention, and care. While HIV is far less common in children today than in past decades, metro Atlanta continues to carry a higher HIV burden than most regions in the United States. For families with adolescents