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Story Time, Petting Zoo, Face Painting & More!

Put this date on your calendar! Thursday, July 27th at 3:30pm. We would love for you to join us for our Summer Reach Out & Read event next week. We will have a special guest joining us to read “What Happens When You Give A Mouse A Cookie?”. We will also have milk + cookies, a […]

Summer is here!

As we enter the Summer and the new school year approaches, it’s time to prioritize our children’s health and well-being. Summer is the perfect time to ensure that you are up-to-date with wellness exams and that you are staying active and healthy as a family. Scheduling a back-to-school wellness exam for your child is an […]

 June – National Safety Month 

With June being National Safety Month, it’s a great time to take a moment and make sure that your children are safe and sound. Let’s work together to ensure the well-being of our little ones! When it comes to child safety, there’s a lot to think about. Kids are naturally curious and love to explore, […]

Asthma Month + Public Health Emergency Ending

May is Asthma Month, so we wanted to highlight a few key facts about asthma for you! Asthma is the most common chronic respiratory disease in children. It affects more than 6 million U.S. children and leads to over 13 million missed days of school each year. Yet as common as it is, asthma can […]

We Want To See Your Healthy Child!

Bringing your child into Fairhope Pediatrics when they are sick is a no-brainer. Did you know that we love seeing your healthy children in the office, too? Wellness care visits are just as important as sick visits. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) publishes a set of comprehensive health guidelines for well-child care, known as […]

Sports Physicals

As our children begin to move through school, they are presented with opportunities to play a variety of sports. Most states in the US require children to have a sports physical before they are allowed to train. So, what is a sports physical? A sports physical is known at the doctor’s office as a preparticipation […]

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year! We hope that all of our Fairhope Pediatric families had a wonderful holiday season and are having a great start to 2023.   Did you make any resolutions for the new year?  The new year is a great chance for small changes and creating new habits or resolutions. These resolutions can be […]

December is here!

Can you believe that we are already in December? This year has flown by, and as we enter the holiday season, we have a lot to keep us busy. We are kicking off the month of December with National Handwashing Week. Washing our hands is imperative to staying healthy year-round and must be part of […]

Parenting During the Holidays

The holidays are upon us! Which means managing different school schedules, holiday shopping, hosting family, and food…tons and tons of food! Read along for some helpful information to help you survive and thrive during this time. Many of us just can’t wait for holiday decorating! It can be a great family activity to bring everyone […]

Preventative Care Tips During Flu Season

Cold and flu season is upon us and nothing is worse than a house full of runny noses! Fairhope Pediatrics has put together a handy list of tips and tricks to keep yourself and your loved ones healthy all season. The best preventative care tricks start with daily and weekly tasks we should all maintain […]