SHARE As temperatures begin to drop and the air starts to cool, our skin can feel dry, tight and itchy. You might even have flaky skin and cracked lips. While skin care is important year-round, it’s especially important in winter when the Southern California air is even drier than normal. Here are five tips to […]
SHARE Please note that all CPCMG offices and CPEC will be closed Thursday, November 25. Remember, our nurse triage line is available 24 hours a day; please call your CPCMG pediatrician’s office for more information. The following CPCMG offices will be CLOSED Friday, November 26: SOUTH BAY: CPCMG Centre Medical Plaza, CPCMG Euclid and CPCMG
SHARE More than 29 million Americans are living with diabetes and unfortunately, children are at increasing risk of developing the disease. Here’s what you need to know about juvenile diabetes: Type 1 diabetes in children is an autoimmune condition in which the pancreas makes little to no insulin, causing sugar in the body to be
SHARE CPCMG has been named a recipient of the American Medical Association’s Joy in Medicine™ Health System Recognition Program. CPCMG is one of 44 health systems nationwide who received the award, and one of only four health systems recognized in California. Launched in 2019, the Joy in Medicine Health System Recognition Program is a part
SHARE Approximately one in ten children are diagnosed Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), a neurodevelopmental condition which is a physical difference in the brain. Symptoms of this medical condition can interfere with your child’s activities in various situations including school, at home or with friends. But what do the symptoms look like? ADHD symptoms include
SHARE Now more than ever, you have many options to get your child medical care when and how you need it. Here are the many options available to you: In office visitsSchedule a routine office visit with your pediatrician at your CPCMG office for annual well child exams, management of ongoing conditions and more.How to
SHARE Flu season is around the corner. Influenza, the virus that causes the flu, is a respiratory virus that can seriously impact your child’s health. Common symptoms include a sudden onset of high fever, sore throat, fatigue, body aches, and cough. This is not your run of the mill common cold. Some children can develop
SHARE Breastfeeding is a wonderful way to nourish and bond with your baby. Not only is breastmilk the optimal nutrition for your baby, but it is also high in proteins that help develop the gastrointestinal tract, the immune system, and the brain. Breastmilk also has many antibodies that help fight respiratory and gastrointestinal infections. Human
by Annalisa Abjelina, MD, FAAP in Health News SHARE Share on FacebookShare on Twitter In the United States, heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women. World Heart Day is celebrated annually on September 29, to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease. Here are four easy things to do to keep your family’s
SHARE With so many hardships and pressures going on this past year, getting rid of stress may seem impossible. But stress management isn’t about getting rid of stress but learning how you respond to the problem and deal with its symptoms. When you’re stressed, you may feel overwhelmed, frustrated, sad, or discouraged. When you’re experiencing
