ARMC Medical Group - Pediatrics

11/05/2026

Blood clots in the lungs can be dangerous. Learn how to recognize a pulmonary embolism so you can get help quickly. It could save your life.

Your leg may give the first clues. (3 min. read)

11/04/2026

Digital X-Ray will open an hour late at Jefferson Family Health Center today (Wednesday, Nov. 4). It opens at 9 a.m.

The radiology department at the Ashtabula Regional Medical Center offers the most comprehensive service in the county, with 24-hour care from registered, licensed technologists.

11/03/2026

Digital X-Ray will open an hour late at Jefferson Family Health Center on Wednesday. It opens at 9 a.m.

The radiology department at the Ashtabula Regional Medical Center offers the most comprehensive service in the county, with 24-hour care from registered, licensed technologists.

11/03/2026

Orwell Family Health Center is temporarily closed.
Peggie Reinhardt, CNP, is seeing patients at ARMC’s Ashtabula Family Health Center. To schedule an appointment at the Ashtabula Family Health Center, please call 440-997-6969. Patients in need of medication refills or other non-scheduling concerns, can send a message through MyChart or reach the Ashtabula Family Health Center office by calling 440-997-7654. Patients may also seek care from a provider in the Jefferson Family Health Center. Laxman Cingireddi, MD; Lindsey Mellot, DO; and Alicia Agati, CNP, are welcoming new patients. Additionally, same-day appointments are available at the Jefferson office Monday through Friday.

Orwell Family Health Center's family medicine providers offer comprehensive, personal health care–from routine checkups and preventive health, to diagnosing and treating common illnesses and injuries.

11/03/2026

This is how diabetes puts your entire body at risk.

Learn how the risks can be avoided or delayed. (1 min. read)

11/02/2026

When you have COPD, anxiety can keep you from breathing your best. Get tips for easing ongoing worries and anxiety that affect your breathing in the moment.

Feel better, breathe better and stress less. (3 min. read)

10/31/2026

Are you a foodie, home chef, or "chicken person" (someone who raises chickens)? If so, do you know the rules for preparing and cooking poultry safely? This quiz shares common-sense tips to help you do it safely and successfully.

Tastes like chicken...or salmonella? (3 min. read)

10/31/2026

Tiny teeth need a little teamwork. From brushing to snack time, these tips can help you build healthy habits with your child.

Healthy habits start early (1 min. read)

10/30/2026

Daylight saving time ends this weekend. Shorter days can mean more driving in the dark. From a cleaner windshield to a slower speed, small changes can help you smartly navigate nighttime hazards.

Build safer habits for nighttime driving. (2 min. read)

10/29/2026

From thriller movies to haunted attractions, fear can be fun. But why is that? Read on to find out, if you dare.

What does your amygdala have to do with it? (4 min. read)

04/18/2025

Serving sizes matter! Read those labels for a healthier lifestyle!

12/12/2024

The American Heart Association and ARMC are looking for Heartcorps Service Members. Apply today.

12/11/2024

Ashtabula Regional Medical Center is hiring for a variety of position in our diagnostic imaging department. See our website for more details and click on Current Openings under the Employment tab.

Ashtabula Regional Medical Center has several positions open in our Diagnostic Imaging department. Visit our website to learn more.

04/08/2024

https://astronomerswithoutborders.org/programs/solar-glasses-distribution

Sending Solar Glasses to Build CommunityAstronomers Without Borders has been sending solar glasses for annular and total solar eclipse since 2008. From Africa, Asia, North and South America, our members, partners and National Coordinators helped to bring glasses to people who may not otherwise have....

11/02/2021

Pfizer COVID vaccine for 5-11 year old children.

With the Pfizer Covid Vaccine about to be authorized soon for 5-11 year old children in the US, I am breaking down the information from FDA, we have as of today, 11/02/2021.

Safety:
2250 Participants in the initial study of which 1518 received the vaccine and they were followed up for 2 months after the second dose. Additional 1500 children received the vaccine and were checked for safety of the vaccine.

Side effects:
More common - pain, tiredness, headache, muscle pain and chills- all of these side effects are due to the reactogenicity of the vaccine - that is the vaccine is making the body believe that it has an infection and the body reacts by producing the antibodies. This process causes these side effects.

*To put it mildy - the side effects mean the vaccine is working*

Rash and lymph node enlargement are other minor side effects that subside within a week of the vaccine.

NO CASES OF MYOCARDITIS/PERICARDITIS - inflammation around the heart or in the heart after 3000 children were given 2 doses of the vaccine.

No blood clots, no other inflammation noted

No Serious Adverse Event related to the vaccine noted in this age group with this dose of the vaccine

Effectiveness:
7 days after the 2nd dose the vaccine is at least 90% effective (even against the Delta variant)


Why to vaccinate:
143 Covid related deaths and 1.8 million confirmed Covid cases in children 5-

05/10/2021

It looks like good weather for walking this evening - join us at Lakeshore Park Pavilion for our first Walk With a Doc. ACMC Pediatrician Sathish Adigopula, MD, leads the healthy, informative hour-long walk starting at 5:30 p.m.

01/16/2020

RSV
RSV is a common virus that causes common cold like symptoms. For for the very young and elderly people it may cause irritation in the lungs and some build up of fluid in the lungs. (Bronchiolitis). Children younger than 2 years of age are the more vulnerable for the illness.

Usually young children may have
* Runny nose
* Decrease in feeding
* Coughing
* Sneezing
* Fever
* Wheezing
* Vomiting with coughing

Transmission is usually through droplets from coughing or sneezing. These droplet can cause infection through eyes, nose, or mouth, or if we touch a surface that has the virus on it, like a doorknob, and then touch our face before washing our hands. Additionally, it can spread through direct contact like kissing the face of a child with RSV. Lots of hand washing with soap and water is recommended.

There are no medications to treat the infection as this is a virus. The main stay of managment is to keep the child hydrated and comfortable.

Nasal saline spray and suction to clear nose and a Humidifier helps. Medication to decrease fever - Tylenol or Ibuprofen (more than 6 m of age).

We need to make sure the child is hydrated and breathing comfortably. Check for urination regularly at least 3-4 times a day.

Breathing difficulty may show up with different symptoms
Breathing fast
Breathing hard and heavy
Breathing shallow
Appearing tired with breathing
Retraction under the ribs, above the breast bone or even nodding head with each breath.

If worsening respirations or decreased feeding or high fever bring to physician.

- Sathish Adigopula MD

01/02/2020

Influenza is on the rise and children are going to go back to school soon.

Tips to prevent infection with influenza and other airborne viruses.

1. Vaccinate to prevent
2. Cover nose and mouth while coughing or sneezing
3. Wash hands with soap and water
4. Wipe down frequently touched objects with disposable wipes
5. Objects that cannot be wiped need to be washed or put away for more than 24-48 hours before reusing.
6. Quarantine the sick and do not send them to school (or work without appropriate barrier when sick)
7. Spraying disinfectant doesn’t cover the full surface so may provide false sense of security
8. Vaccinate. (Most important step)
9. If sick see your physician
10. Over use of disinfectant spray or wipes can cause increasing distress to children with allergies, asthma, reactive airway disease, young babies. So use effectively.
More isn’t always better.