Healthy Start Pediatrics LLC

07/25/2026

07/23/2026

The PEERS program focuses on skills that socially successful people used in a variety of common social situations like:
- joining group conversations
- handling negative comments
- identifying what makes a good friend
- using humor appropriately
- turning a classmate into a friend
Participants leave with a toolbox full of social skills they adapt to their personality, their interests, and the type of friendship they are looking for.

To learn more about the PEERS social skills program email us at [email protected] or fill information in to the link: https://forms.office.com/r/VSsBUM3F8c

07/18/2026

Water beads can be very dangerous around small children. When put in water, they expand up to 1,500 times their original size. Because water beads can look like candy, kids will sometimes put them in their mouth and swallow them. If you think your child might have swallowed water beads, seek medical attention right away. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3FUhrgf

07/17/2026

Many of the diseases that once kept children out of school, hospitalized, or facing lifelong complications have become rare thanks to vaccines. From measles and polio to whooping cough and meningitis, immunizations help protect children from serious illnesses before they're exposed. Keeping kids up to date on recommended vaccines helps them stay healthy, learn, play, and thrive. Read more: https://bit.ly/3CX3dbR

07/13/2026

Summer means vacations, camps, and lots of family time together. But with more travel and social gatherings, contagious diseases can spread more easily — especially to babies and others who are more vulnerable to serious illnesses.

Staying up to date on recommended vaccines helps protect your family and supports community immunity, making summer activities safer for everyone.

07/11/2026

Drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1-4. The AAP recommends using multiple layers of water safety protection, since no single method can prevent drowning. These layers work together and include pool fences, alarms, supervision, water safety skills, life jackets, and being ready to respond with CPR. Close, constant attentive and competent supervision is essential whenever kids are playing in and around water. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3zcwocX

07/10/2026

07/09/2026

There’s an increase in cyclosporiasis (a parasite that can cause watery, sometimes explosive, diarrhea) reported in multiple states. What to know:

🌱 Cyclosporiasis is often linked to fresh produce. UPDATE AS OF JULY 13: While the investigation is ongoing, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has reported that current results point to lettuce or salad greens as a potential source for this outbreak, although other food items cannot be completely ruled out. No specific type of produce, grower, or supplier has yet been identified as the source. Public health professionals are still hard at work investigating.

🗓️ Symptoms usually start 2–14+ days after exposure.

✅ Direct person-to-person spread is unlikely.

🥼It can be treated with antibiotics, plus rest and hydration. Talk to a health care provider if you have symptoms.

🚽 If not treated, symptoms may last from a few days to over a month and can recur.

NOTE: While washing produce is always important and could reduce risk, cooking produce is a more reliable way to kill the parasite.

We will share updates when we learn more.

06/25/2026

📢 Office Closure Notice

Healthy Start Pediatrics families,

Our office will be closed June 25th–26th and will reopen Monday, June 29th during regular business hours.

Please also note that our Breastfeeding Support Group will not meet this Friday and will resume next week.

06/19/2026

Doña Ana County is providing free lunches for youth ages 1-18 at Community Resource Centers across the county. Children may eat on-site or take their meals to go. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

* MAY 26 - JULY 23 (closed June 19 and July 3):
Monday - Friday, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Butterfield Community Resource Center
9350 Berry Patch Lane, Las Cruces
575-382-5237

Doña Ana Community Resource Center
5745 Ledesma Dr.
575-525-5871

Organ Community Resource Center
5880 Second St.
575-386-4351

Radium Springs Community Resource Center
12060 Lindbeck Rd.
575-523-8650

* MAY 26 - JULY 31 (closed June 19 and July 3):
Monday - Friday, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Delores Wright Community Resource Center
400 E. Lisa Dr., Chaparral
575-824-4173

La Mesa Community Center
744 San Jose Rd.
575-233-1021

Vado/Del Cerro Community Resource Center
180 La Fe Ave.
575-233-0946

Let’s make sure every child in our community stays nourished this summer.