Dunwoody Pediatrics

HOLIDAY HOURS AT BOTH LOCATIONS: Thursday, 12/24: AM sick visits only, call early for an appointment Friday, 12/25: CLOSED Saturday, 12/26 CLOSED... Friday, 1/1: CLOSED Saturday, 1/2 CLOSED Have a safe holiday with your families!

We are excited to announce Dunwoody Pediatrics is now offering in-office rapid testing as well as PCR testing (sent off-site) on established patients. Testing will only be performed if deemed necessary by the provider based on symptoms or exposure. We are also offering telehealth visits for eligible patients and can order testing to be performed at outside facilities. There are currently three types of Covid-19 tests available: PCR tests, antigen tests and antibody tests. The... PCR test is the most accurate test available. It looks for the virus's genetic material and results usually take a few days to come back. The antigen test, also known as the rapid test, gives results within minutes but is less sensitive and more likely to have inaccurate results. It looks for proteins on the virus’s surface. Finally, the antibody test tells you if you’ve already been infected with Covid-19 by showing if you have antibodies to the virus. It typically takes days to weeks to develop antibodies after an infection, and we do not know how long antibodies will last. It is also not yet clear what level of protection antibodies for Covid-19 have to protect you from future infection. We at Dunwoody Pediatrics thank you for working with us to keep our community safe. We understand this year has been difficult and we are here to support you and your family! As always, please do not hesitate to reach out to us if you have questions or concerns.

TEEN WELL CHECKS - SHOULD I CANCEL OR KEEP? Kathryn Bland, MSN, CPNP We at Dunwoody Pediatrics have seen a decrease in scheduled well checks during this pandemic. We know families are concerned about Covid 19 and some question if it is wise to keep office appointments. We want to assure you that we have safety measures in place to protect your family during visits, and emphasize the importance of continuing annual well checks. Well checks are necessary to monitor growth and d...evelopment during childhood and to give important routine vaccines. Teenagers who are done growing and up to date on immunizations are also encouraged to continue annual well checks, and during this pandemic these visits are arguably more important. We are seeing rates of anxiety and depression increasing among adolescents. Many teens are learning virtually and missing face-to-face interactions with their friends. They may not be participating in extracurriculars that previously gave them joy and exercise. They are likely not interacting with as many adults, like teachers, neighbors, school counselors, or church leaders as before. During well checks your teen will have time with their provider to talk about how they're coping with all of these changes. The provider can help them identify healthy ways to manage stress and find safe ways to socialize with their peers. Providers will also screen for mental health disorders and help connect your teen to resources in the community, like therapists or psychiatrists, if necessary. These visits are so valuable. Please schedule your child's well check today so we can best support your children and family during this difficult time. And please see the article listed below for further ways to support your teens mental health. https://www.cnn.com//teen-mental-health-pandemi/index.html

CAR SEAT SAFETY CHECK When: Monday, November 16th 8am -11 am Where: Dunwoody Pediatrics, 1428 Dunwoody Village Parkway Dunwoody, GA 30338... Did you know nearly half of all car seats are installed incorrectly? Dunwoody Pediatrics cares about the safety of your children! We are having a free car seat safety check event on November 16th from 8 am- 11am, for all sizes of car seats, from infant to toddler to school aged size seats. We will have Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians on site to make sure that your car seat is installed correctly in your vehicle and check that your child is positioned well in the seat. It is first come, first serve and no appointments are required. Please bring your car seat manual to assist the technicians. The event will take place in the parking lot next to and behind our Dunwoody office, please pull into a parking spot on the right side of the building (or as directed) and wait in your car for a technician. And as always, please wear a mask to ensure the safety of everyone participating! Hope to see you on 11/16!

SATURDAYFLU SHOT CLINIC SCHEDULE FOR NOVEMBER: 11/7 @ DUNWOODY AND 11/21 @ ALPHARETTA. FLU SHOT APPOINTMENTS ALSO AVAILABLE DURING WEEKDAYS AND ONE EVENING PER WEEK. CALL TODAY TO SCHEDULE YOUR CHILD'S APPOINTMENT!

Halloween suggestions from American Academy of Pediatrics

Call today to schedule a flu shot for you and your children!

Dunwoody location will close at 11am due to power outage. All appointments 11 am and later are cancelled, please call office tomorrow to reschedule

FLU VACCINE - we are happy to announce we will be offering both flu mist and injection starting Tuesday, 9/8 at both offices. We doubled our clinics this year to ensure early access to the vaccine - please call our office for available days/times. We're working with you to keep you and your children safe!!

FLU VACCINE - our offices currently have flu mist only and we are holding a flu clinic on Wednesday, 9/2 at our Dunwoody location (7:30 am - 7 pm) and Thursday, 9/3 at our Alpharetta location (8:30 am - 7 pm). Please call our offices to schedule. We haven'y received flu shots yet, we will update you will dates/time for flu clinic when we receive.

Dr. Alejandro Torres introduces himself and his love of pediatrics! Call today to schedule a well child appointment with Dr Torres. https://youtu.be/zby4BKzguEw

FROM Dr SHERWINTER: Thank you to my many patients and their families for their cards, wishes, and gifts. I will forever remember you and hope that you all continue to flourish and remain happy and healthy. Please share your successes and photos with me via mail to the office. I am truly eager to see how each of you thrive and grow. I love you all, Jules Sherwinter... PS Please join me in welcoming our new pediatrician Dr. Alejandro Torres.

JOIN US IN WELCOMING DR. ALEJANDRO TORRES TO DUNWOODY PEDIATRICS! Dr Torres will be seeing patients at our Dunwoody location Mondays and Tuesdays and at our Alpharetta location on Wednesdays and Fridays. Visit our website www.dunwoodypediatrics.com for additional information on Dr. Torres

SAY GOODBYE TO DR SHERWINTER AS HE RETIRES FROM DUNWOODY PEDIATRICS AFTER 40 YEARS OF SERVING DUNWOODY AT OUR DRIVE-BY PARADE! WHERE: DUNWOODY PLAZA WHEN: SUNDAY, JULY 26 TIME: 4 - 5:30 PM

SUMMER SAFETY VIDEO SERIES Watch our video on insect safety: https://youtu.be/IdundkSG0ZU

Both offices will be closed for Independence Day on Friday, July 3rd, reopening Monday, July 6th. Be safe, social distance and wear your masks!!

SUMMER SAFETY VIDEO SERIES: Watch our video on sun safety before you head outdoors this holiday weekend: https://youtu.be/EBf41LooKBg

Follow our Summer Safety series of videos we'll be releasing this week to help you keep your child's summer fun and SAFE! https://youtu.be/eS8jK9C1l8o