Now Hiring – Full-Time Lab/X-Ray Technician

We are currently looking to add to our Lab Department. Full-time Lab/Xray technician position is available.

Lab experience is a plus but not required.

Send resume to asheppard@jbrkids.com.

Abbott Formula Recall

Abbott formula has announced a voluntary recall of 2 fl. oz bottles of ready-to-feed formula.
Here is some information and a flyer that needs to be posted on our website.

Abbott is initiating a proactive voluntary recall on certain lots of 2 fl oz ready-to-feed liquid infant formula, including the following brands:

Similac Pro-Total Comfort
Similac 360 Total Care
Similac 360 Total Care Sensitive
Similac Special Care 24
Pedialyte Electrolyte Solution

They are recalling for the potential for compromised seal integrity in a small percentage of recalled lots, which could result in spoilage. If spoilage is consumed gastrointestinal issues such as vomiting and diarrhea could result.

With the baby formula shortage, what should I do if I can’t find any?

“Since the outbreak of COVID-19, there have been significant shortages of infant formulas in some stores. Current shortages have been largely caused by supply chain issues and the recent voluntary recall of certain baby formula products over concerns about contamination. Check with your local stores or online retailers about availability.

To help ease the impact of shortages, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) advises buying no more than a 10-day to 2-week supply of formula.”

To learn more, visit https://www.healthychildren.org/English/tips-tools/ask-the-pediatrician/Pages/are-there-shortages-of-infant-formula-due-to-COVID-19.aspx 

Source: healthychildren.org

Now Hiring – Full-time, Part-time Nurse Tech Department

We are currently looking to add to our Lab Department. Full-time and Part-time Nurse Tech position is available.

Monday-Friday schedule for Full- and Part-Time positions.

Send resume to asheppard@jbrkids.com.

Now Hiring – Lab Department

We are currently looking to add to our Lab Department. Full-time position is available.

Lab experience is a plus but not required.

Send resume to asheppard@jbrkids.com.

Inclement Weather

The Children’s Clinic rarely closes completely during inclement weather. We evaluate the roads at 6:30 am the morning of and decide on clinic hours.

Our Walk-in Clinic will be open during the clinic hours for that day. If your provider is unable to make the drive, you may be seen in our Walk-in Clinic.

Please watch our Facebook page for special hours.

New COVID-19 Quarantine Guidelines

For COVID19 positive individuals, the CDC is still recommending 14 Days of Quarantine.

New guidelines have been released in order to get individuals back to school or work sooner under specific circumstances

  • Released After Day 10 – If NO symptoms since exposure
  • Released After Day 7 – If NO symptoms AND Negative Testing performed after the 5th day of exposure – PCR (send out) testing recommended but Rapid Antigen testing is acceptable

Under new guidelines, individuals also required to self-monitor daily until after the 14th Day.

Self-monitoring includes:

  • daily temperature checks
  • face mask adherence
  • social distancing
  • limiting groups & non-essential activities

If any symptoms start prior to the full release of quarantine, you need to ISOLATE and contact your provider.

Car Seat Safety In The Winter

As the weather is getting colder we all want to make sure our kids are cozy warm when we leave the house.  Something to keep in mind, however, is that puffy coats and car seats don’t mix!  Car seat straps are intended to lay against your child’s body with little space between the strap and the child.  Any extra bulk or padding will compress a great deal from the extreme forces of a car crash, leaving extra space under the harness a child can then slip through the straps and be thrown from the seat.

These tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) will help parents strike that perfect balance between keeping little ones warm as well as safely buckled in their car seats.

  • Store the carrier portion of infant seats inside the house when not in use.
  • Get an early start
  • Dress your child in thin layers
  • Don’t forget hats, mittens, and socks or booties
  • Use a coat or blanket over the straps
  • Use a car seat cover ONLY if it does not have a layer under the baby
  • Remember, if the item did not come with the car seat, it has not been crash tested and may interfere with the protection provided in a crash
  • Pack an emergency bag for your car

Flu Shots

Flu shots are available for ages 6 months and up. Please call to schedule a nurse visit Monday through Friday, or Saturday flu clinic appointment.

Sleep For Different Ages

​​​​​​​​​​Sleep is just as important to your children’s development and well-being as nutrition and physical activity. The amount and quality of sleep we have can affect our safety, how alert we are, as well as our memories, moods, behavior, and learning abilities. Establishing good sleep practices while your children are young will not only benefit you, but it will help them for many years to come.

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) provides some helpful guidelines regarding just how much sleep children need at different stages in their development.  Children thrive on a regular bedtime routine. Regular sleep deprivation often leads to some pretty difficult behaviors and health problems—irritability, difficulty concentrating, hypertension, obesity, headaches, and depression. Children who get enough sleep have a healthier immune system, and better school performance, behavior, memory, and mental health. Keep in mind that these numbers reflect total sleep hours in a 24-hour period. So if your son or daughter still naps, you’ll need to take that into account when you add up his or her typical sleep hours.

  • Newborns (0-3 months ): Sleep range narrowed to 14-17 hours each day (previously it was 12-18)
  • Infants (4-11 months): Sleep range widened two hours to 12-15 hours (previously it was 14-15)
  • Toddlers (1-2 years): Sleep range widened by one hour to 11-14 hours (previously it was 12-14)
  • Preschoolers (3-5): Sleep range widened by one hour to 10-13 hours (previously it was 11-13)
  • School age children (6-13): Sleep range widened by one hour to 9-11 hours (previously it was 10-11)
  • Teenagers (14-17): Sleep range widened by one hour to 8-10 hours (previously it was 8.5-9.5)
  • Younger adults (18-25): Sleep range is 7-9 hours (new age category)
  • Adults (26-64): Sleep range did not change and remains 7-9 hours
  • Older adults (65+): Sleep range is 7-8 hours (new age category)