Wednesday, June 20^th, 2018 9AM – 2PM
in the East Pavilion Lobby of the St. Vincent Hospital

Come enjoy a day of music, games, and prizes as you gather resources from a variety of local kid-friendly businesses.

We are thankful for the support of the following participants:

Abbott Nutrition
AWARE
Baby Boot Camp
Portland Children’s Museum
Country Financial
Dr. Brandon’s Kona Kids Dentistry
EI/ECSE Early Intervention
Lice Knowing You
Mad Science
Mead Johnson Nutrition
Multicultural Integrated Kidney Education (MIKE)
Music Together of Beaverton
My Little Waiting Room
Play.Fit.Fun
Providence Children’s Health
Providence Health Education Services
Providence Mother & Baby Clinic
Providence Therapy Dogs
Shriner’s Hospital for Children- Portland
Sunset Pediatrics
The Hello Foundation
Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue
Washington County Safe Kids
Washington County Sheriff’s Dept.
Washington County WIC

If your child or teen plans to participate in summer camps or fall sports, now’s the time to schedule a well check at Sunset! When we say well check, we don’t mean a sports physical because the two are quite different. Let’s go over the differences, and why you should consider a regular well visit to make sure your young athlete is healthy enough to play!

A sports physical is a very limited exam that only focuses on a patient’s current and past medical conditions, which might affect sports participation.

During a regular well check, we assess your child’s overall health and well-being, addressing many topics and concerns that a sports physical would skip. We’re talking important things like growth, development, puberty, immunizations, academics, sexual activity, and social-emotional issues. And we’ll answer any questions you or your child may have regarding health and wellness.

Here at Sunset Pediatrics, we want your child to be at his or her healthiest, and happiest, too! Regular well checks help ensure that kids are growing and developing as they should. And they are more thorough, allowing us a chance to find and address concerns early, not just those related to sports.

Annual well checks are 100% covered by most insurance plans, and fulfill the requirements of a sports physical.

If your child has been seen for a well check within the past year and has no major medical concerns, we will complete and sign the physician portion of the participation forms. Parents or students must first complete their portion.  Please contact our office if you have questions or would like to schedule your child’s well check!

This blog is not a substitute for medical advice. Be sure to talk to your child’s medical provider with any questions.

Groundbreaking research shows us that early experiences during the first five years of life fundamentally shape brain architecture, with young brains making more than 1 million new neural connections per second!  By age five, a child’s brain will reach 92% of its eventual adult size.  While genes make up the brain’s blueprint, positive experiences and quality engagements with adults set a child’s foundation for all future learning.

Brain building moments are everywhere.  Whether it’s mealtime, bath time, or anytime in between, there are always ways to nurture our children’s growing minds.

Getting Started with Vroom

Vroom tips promote brain development, language, early literacy and executive function skills.  Fun tips developed to fit everyday routines are paired with “Brainy Backgrounds” which explain how each activity builds a child’s brain.  There are over 1,000 free activities to try!

Vroom is available on iOS and Android devices.  Visit www.vroom.org for more information.

This blog is not a substitute for medical advice. Be sure to talk to your child’s medical provider with any questions.

Sunset Families! We will be closing today Tuesday 2/20/18  at 5:00pm to make sure our staff can make it home safely tonight. If you have an urgent need, please call our office and our answering service will connect you with a triage RN or our on-call physician. Stay safe and warm!