From time to time, Gwinnett Pediatrics will post information about recent events in our practice and also the practice of pediatric medicine. Our goal is to ensure that parents have a trusted source of information to reference. As always, if you have any questions about any information on our web site, please call our office at 770-995-0823.
We are pleased to announce that GPAM has a new registered dietitian. Mrs. Barbara, aka "Babs" Richardson, will take over from our current d
Read Full Story >>Dear GPAM families,
As some of you may have heard the FDA announced a shortage of Adderall on October 12, 2022. Since then, patients have been
Read Full Story >>TEMPORARY Formula Substitution List for Recalled Similac Formulas ** In the link below are approved substitutes for the recalled Similac products if th
Read Full Story >>Our Lawrenceville office is open for urgent care sick visits by appointment only on Saturday mornings. The scheduling line opens at 8:30 a.m. on Saturd
Read Full Story >>Dear GPAM Parents,
As summer draws near, we know many of you are making plans for school registration and fall sports. We are aware that the G
Read Full Story >>Atlanta Parent Magazine has released their list of Mom-Approved Pediatricians. Thanks everyone for voting! Check out the list here.
Read Full Story >>If your insurance company denies your child's medication, GPAM will perform the first prior authorization for the medication that you are prescribe
Read Full Story >>Chedule your child's sick visit online. Visit your child's portal page to schedule. We are piloting a new program for "on-line" sick appointm
Read Full Story >>For faster service, please request your immunization form online via the patient portal.
Include your child's name, date of birth, and the fax number
Read Full Story >>Consumer Reports will no longer recommend the laundry "pods" because they are poisonous and very difficult to pick out from other candy items
Read Full Story >>Conversations between parents and children can help teenagers understand the risk of teenage pregnancy.
Read Full Story >>Dr. Keyana Washington talks about weaning a baby frombreast to bottle. Click on the video for helpful hints.
Read Full Story >>DID YOU KNOW THAT YOU CAN GET YOUR CHILD'S WART REMOVED IN OUR OFFICE. Contact our schedulers for details.
We are removing simple warts in the o
Read Full Story >>SOMETIMES OUR PHYSICIANS PRESCRIBE MEDICATION THAT IS ONLY AVAILABLE FROM A COMPOUNDING PHARMACY. Some Prescriptions are actually less expensive
Read Full Story >>Did you know that not all infections require antibiotics? Viral infections such as the common cold do not respond to antibiotics. The Ameri
Read Full Story >>IF YOU ARE WORRIED ABOUT YOUR TEENAGER TEXTING WHILE DRIVING, CHECK OUT THIS "APP" THAT WILL DISABLE THE CELLPHONE IF THE SPEED EXCEEDS 10 MP
Read Full Story >>DIETICIANS SAY LOOK BEYOND THE "SINGLE" MEAL to ensure your child has healthful choices all day. Smarter eating includes: NEVER SK
Read Full Story >>Your child may transition to the "teen center" after age 13. Also, between the ages of 18 and 21 years your child may transition t
Read Full Story >>Most teens are affected by acne, but many are too embarrassed to ask their doctor for help. In most cases, acne is a temporary condition associated wit
Read Full Story >>It is the time of the year for bees to begin "hunting". Bees sting as a defense measure and the pain and swelling from bee stings can be a ca
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