Welcome to The PediaMag

Welcome to the Spring 2021 issue of The PediaMag. It has officially

been one year since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. We have learned so much and come so far in a year. We have a COVID-19 vaccine and the country is working diligently to get as many People vaccinated as possible. It is also Spring allergy season and now is the time to look at how we diagnose allergies and determine your treatment plans. And as the temperatures are getting warmer, the days are getting longer, and the sun is shining. Don’t forget sunscreen for the whole family when you are enjoying the outdoors.

From food insecurity to empowering children to participate in their health care, and much more, The PediaMag has information and suggestions to help keep your families safe, healthy, and happy.

Have an idea or suggestion for a topic you would like to see covered in a future issue of The PediaMag? We want to hear from you. Send your thoughts to us by private message through our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ahnpediatricalliance.

About Us:

Pediatric Alliance was formed in 1996 when eight individual practices joined together to provide quality health care throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania. Over the years, Pediatric Alliance grew to be the largest physician-owned group pediatric practice in the area. In 2019, Pediatric Alliance joined with Allegheny Health Network to allow expansion of resources in order to stay abreast of the latest technology and advances in health care. Our board-certified pediatricians offer primary care to children and adolescents in 16 different office locations including two specialty care offices for allergy, asthma, and immunology and pediatric endocrinology.

We are proud to offer personalized, patient-centered care to patients from birth to 21 years of age. We strive to meet your family’s pediatric needs, provide convenient access to care, and build strong relationships with families to maximize your child’s health.

To learn more about AHN PediatricsPediatric Alliance, visit our website at www.ahnpediatrics.org.

AHN Pediatrics-Pediatric Alliance 1100 Washington Ave., Suite 219 Carnegie, PA 15106 www.ahnpediatrics.org The PediaMag is published quarterly, copyright 2020. All rights reserved.

Publisher Editor Art Director

AHN Pediatrics- Rebecca Scalise Brent Cashman Pediatric Alliance

All classes are free and conducted online via Zoom. Login information is provided up on confirmation of registration. Visit www.growinguphappyandhealthy.com for class schedules and registration.

BABY BASICS

Expectant parents can meet with a physician and receive basic information about the care of their newborn and what to expect while they are in the hospital.

BREASTFEEDING 101

Expectant moms and their partners can meet with a Board-Certified Lactation Consultant and gain knowledge on how to successfully initiate breastfeeding from day one.

JOURNEY TO TABLE FOOD

Starting solids can be scary! There is so much information about what to feed baby, when to feed baby, and how to feed baby, that it can be overwhelming. This fun and informative discussion will help you understand the role of complimentary foods in your baby's first year of life and navigate the best feeding choices for your baby and family.

BREASTFEEDING: REWARDS AND REALITIES

Learn all about the how-to’s and benefits of breastfeeding, both short-term and long-term, for Mom, Dad, and baby. Be aware of some challenges you may experience breastfeeding to be prepared for your journey and make decisions about your baby's feeding.