Kids First Pediatrics On 30

10/15/2026

🎃 Our October newsletter is out, and it’s boo-tiful! 🎃

Check your email if you missed it. Inside, you’ll find our tips for safe trick-or-treating so your little ghouls and goblins can have a fang-tastic Halloween:

👻 Make sure costumes fit well so no one trips (we don’t want any skele-tons of trouble)
🔦 Carry a flashlight or glow stick and wear reflective gear so drivers can see you
🍬 Check all candy before the munching begins
🚶 Stick with a grown-up and stay on sidewalks

Don’t let this info haunt your inbox. Give it a read and have a safe and spooky-tacular night!

10/14/2026

When should you consider allergy testing for your child?

If your little one experiences frequent sneezing, itching, or skin rashes, it could be a sign of allergies.

Allergy testing is generally recommended around 2 years of age or older, as this allows for more accurate results and a better understanding of your child’s immune system.

However, if your infant shows significant reactions to specific allergens, testing can sometimes be done earlier for a more targeted range of substances.

It’s important to note that not every case of sneezing or skin rashes requires allergy testing. Some reactions may be due to viral infections or other causes, and your pediatric provider can help determine whether testing is necessary.

Call/Text the office to schedule an appt or self schedule online at kidsfirstNWI.com

10/13/2026

10/13/2026

🎉 Please join us in welcoming Ken Haluska, DNP, FNP-C to our practice! 🎉

This week marks Ken’s first week with us, and we couldn’t be more excited to have him on the team. Ken is now seeing patients in both pediatrics and family practice, caring for families from newborns to grandparents.

Ken joins our other family nurse practitioner, Nicole Sutowski, FNP-C, and together they’re helping us expand access to the compassionate, high-quality care our community deserves.

If you’re looking for a provider for your child or your whole family, we’re now welcoming new patients. Call/text us at 219-322-8534 or visit kidsfirstNWI.com to book an appointment.

10/13/2026

Flucelvax (6 mos +) and FluMist (2yrs-49yrs) available now for patients and their grown ups!

Self schedule through the Family Portal or walk in any time! Keep your little goblins and ghouls safe this spooky season!👻🎃

10/06/2026

Got questions about vaccines? LET'S TALK💬

Join Dr. Tae'ni-Chang Stroman, local Nurse Practitioners, and the Indiana Immunization Coalition for a free, judgment-free community Q&A. Food, door prizes, and real answers — no registration needed.

October 26 5:30-6:30 PM CDT

Morocco Community Library
205 West Street, Morocco, IN
Questions before the event? 📩 [email protected]

10/05/2026

Happy Happy Monday!

Chilly start to the day, but we are HERE ready to see your smiling faces! Even Dr. Stroman is in (On a Monday?? WHaaaat?!🤯🤯)

Plenty of availability today so give us a text/call or self schedule through the Family Portal! Let's make it another GREAT WEEK!

09/30/2026

Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) isn't just a summer bug — it's still common in the fall, especially once kids head back to school, daycare, and sports practice, where it spreads easily in close quarters.

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, here's what parents need to know:

Symptoms typically include:
Painful mouth sores
Rash on palms of hands and soles of feet — sometimes buttocks or legs
Fever, sore throat, and decreased appetite
Symptoms usually appear 3–6 days after exposure

Prevention tips:
Frequent handwashing is key
Disinfect surfaces and toys, especially in classrooms and group settings
Keep children home if they have a fever, blisters, or aren't feeling well

HFMD is most contagious in the first few days of illness, but kids can return to activities once fever-free and feeling better — even if rash lingers.

If you think your child may have HFMD or you're unsure what's causing a rash or fever, call our office at 219-322-8534 or send us a message through the Kids First Pediatrics Patient Portal to schedule an appointment.

We're here to keep your little ones smiling and thriving this fall! 🍂

09/29/2026

🎃👻 No tricks — just protection!
Flu season is creeping in, but we’ve got you covered! 💉🧡

Whether your little ghoul prefers the flu shot or the flu mist (yep, we’ve got both!), now’s the time to get protected before Halloween hits! 🎃💪

Let’s keep coughs, fevers, and flu chills out of your candy haul this year.
Feel free to walk on in any time during normal business hours or if you'd prefer an appt give us a call or text!

09/28/2026

Come say HII!!!! This Saturday 10-2pm at Centennial Park in Munster Parks and Recreation

PUMPKINS, WITCHES and HAYRIDES
Saturday, 10/3 from 10AM-2PM
Centennial Park (Parking: $3/hour or $6/day)
Sponsored by: Kids First Pediatrics On 30, Powers Health and Kiddie Academy of Munster
Purchase a $20/child wristband to participate in it all!
Wristband includes: pumpkin (while supplies last), bounce houses, pony ride, petting zoo, face painting and balloon art. Whether or not you choose to purchase a wristband, free activities include: games, hayrides, trick or treating around the arts/crafts and business vendors, 11:30AM: Candy Drop (walking to 4 and 5+), 1:30PM: Costume Contest (categories include: 0-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-13 and Family) and food vendors (Pink Flamingo Cotton Candy, Travelin' Tom's Coffee of The Dunes, Kassian's Kravings, The Original Rainbow Cone and Chick-fil-A Schererville)
We hope to see you there!
Questions? Contact us at (219) 836-7275.