Children's Medical Group

09/09/2026

Attention Patients: The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is currently monitoring cases of measles in Georgia, including a recent outbreak associated with a daycare setting in the metro Atlanta area. The best way to protect your child against measles is to make sure they are fully vaccinated against the disease.

Learn more. ⤵️

The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is currently monitoring cases of measles in Georgia, including a recent outbreak associated with a daycare setting in the metro Atlanta area.

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day! 🎇 A reminder that our offices are closed today, September 7th, in observance of the holiday.

Use the Symptom Checker on our website's Quick Links if you have questions about your sick child prior to calling our office. If you're in need of medical advice, please contact our office to be transferred to our nurse hotline. Our office should only be contacted with emergency calls.

Also, please check the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta website at https://www.choa.org/waittimes for locations and hours of emergency departments and urgent care centers, if needed.

We're wishing you a very safe holiday!

09/04/2026

Children's Medical Group is proud to be a sponsor of , a non-profit organization that helps provide essentials such as diapers, baby supplies, and period products to women and children across Atlanta.

Help us support this great cause by joining us in the Atlanta Team Challenge (September 1 - October 2) by donating items like unused diapers, wipes, formula containers, baby lotions, detergents, and feminine hygiene products. Donation boxes will be set up at all four Children’s Medical Group offices, and all items will be donated to Helping Mamas at the end of the drive. Thank you so much for your contributions! ❤️

Click the link below to learn more about Helping Mamas:

Helping Mamas is the leading baby and period supply bank in Georgia and East Tennessee, connecting communities with families living in poverty. By providing essential items, we help protect health, restore dignity, and create real opportunity for those who need it most.

09/03/2026

Physician Spotlight: Kevin J. Colton, MD, FAAP

⭐ Dr. Kevin J. Colton joined Children's Medical Group in 2001 and practices at our Century Center location.
⭐ Dr. Colton served as an advisor for Kids Health First and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. He is affiliated with Emory School of Medicine and teaches both resident physicians and medical students.
⭐ After work, Dr. Colton likes to travel with his wife and play golf with his two grown sons.

Learn more about Dr. Colton: https://bit.ly/4dHKMuj

09/03/2026

Flu season is just around the corner, and Children’s Medical Group is now scheduling flu vaccination appointments for our patients!

Annual flu vaccination is an important way to help protect children and their families from influenza and its potentially serious complications. Flu vaccination is recommended for children ages 6 months and older, with both traditional flu shots and nasal spray vaccination options available depending on your child’s age and health history.

Call your Children’s Medical Group office today to schedule your child’s flu vaccination appointment. We will also offer special flu vaccine clinics on select Saturdays in September. Saturday clinics are available by appointment only, so please call ahead to reserve a time.

Our team can also help determine which flu vaccine option is appropriate for your child. Protect your family and head into flu season prepared!
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09/02/2026

In observance of the Labor Day holiday, all offices will be closed on Monday, September 7th.

Our Century Center and Johns Creek offices will be open for sick visits from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM on the morning of Saturday, September 5th. Please call in advance for an appointment. If you're in need of medical advice, please contact our office to be transferred to our nurse hotline.

You can use the Symptom Checker on our website's Quick Links if you have questions about your sick child prior to calling our office.
https://bit.ly/45VAeV8

08/25/2026

Backpacks? Check. Lunchboxes? Check. Pencils, notebooks, and folders? Check. Unfortunately, there’s one back-to-school staple that probably wasn’t on your shopping list: germs. 🦠

While you can’t keep every bug from coming home, knowing what may be making your child sick–and when to call the pediatrician–can help your family navigate the back-to-school germ season.
https://bit.ly/4x8uljq

08/20/2026

Sharing a terrific review for Dr. James S. Cox! 🌟 Dr. Cox practices at our Johns Creek location.

"We've been going to Dr. Cox since my child was born, and we love him! My child is now 11, and my family appreciates how Dr. Cox has engaged with our child and with us through every phase of development. Dr. Cox is not only knowledgeable but has a great bedside manner--he explains things to all of us in ways that make sense and are reassuring."

Learn more about Dr. Cox: https://bit.ly/4nZBLBy

08/16/2026

Dr. Jennifer Shu joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez a special “Ask the Pediatrician” episode. They dive into listener questions o​n topics ranging from how to keep cool during a heatwave, what to do when a toddler bites, baby products to avoid, how to encourage a teen to read for fun & more.

This episode of the Healthy Children podcast looks at keeping cool during a heatwave, what to do when a toddler bites, how to encourage a teen to read for fun & more.

08/12/2026

Physician Spotlight: Christine Y. Furr, MD, FAAP

⭐ Dr. Christine Y. Furr joined Children's Medical Group in 2000 and practices at our Johns Creek location.
⭐ Her comprehensive practice welcomes children of all ages, with a special emphasis on early childhood development and parental empowerment.
⭐ Dr. Furr is deeply committed to preventive health; actively guiding families to establish lifelong habits through active and healthy lifestyles.

Learn more about Dr. Furr: https://bit.ly/4bjn8nx