Hope Harbor Pediatric Care

Hope Harbor Pediatric Care Hope Harbor Pediatric Care is a comprehensive pediatric office dedicated to providing compassionate and loving care to the children in lower Alabama.
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Life Jackets Matter🦺 Life jackets save lives.Whenever children are boating, fishing, kayaking, or playing near open wate...
06/10/2026

Life Jackets Matter

🦺 Life jackets save lives.

Whenever children are boating, fishing, kayaking, or playing near open water, they should wear a properly fitted U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket.

❌ Water wings are not life-saving devices.
❌ Inflatable toys are not substitutes for supervision.


Swim Lessons Save Lives🌊 It’s never too early to learn water safety skills!Swimming lessons can help reduce the risk of ...
06/09/2026

Swim Lessons Save Lives

🌊 It’s never too early to learn water safety skills!

Swimming lessons can help reduce the risk of drowning in children. Talk with your pediatrician about when your child may be ready for swim lessons.

Remember: Even children who know how to swim still need close supervision.


Water Safety Starts with Supervision🏊‍♀️ Drowning can happen quickly and quietly.The best way to keep children safe arou...
06/08/2026

Water Safety Starts with Supervision

🏊‍♀️ Drowning can happen quickly and quietly.

The best way to keep children safe around water is active adult supervision. Stay within arm’s reach of young children whenever they are near pools, lakes, rivers, bathtubs, or beaches.

✅ Put your phone away
✅ Designate a “Water Watcher”
✅ Never leave children unattended near water


Be Prepared for Emergencies🚨 Would you know what to do in a water emergency?Parents, grandparents, babysitters, and care...
06/08/2026

Be Prepared for Emergencies

🚨 Would you know what to do in a water emergency?

Parents, grandparents, babysitters, and caregivers should learn CPR. Immediate action can make a critical difference while waiting for emergency responders.

Ask your local community center or hospital about CPR classes.


06/05/2026

Sleep Is a Superpower

😴 Dear Future College Students: Sleep Is Not Optional

Many freshmen underestimate the importance of sleep.

Lack of sleep can affect:
📚 Grades
🚗 Driving safety
🧠 Mental health
🏈 Athletic performance
🦠 Immune function

Aim for 8–10 hours of sleep whenever possible.

Success starts with rest.

Don’t drive all the way home when you are exhausted…in the middle of the night…on these dark Alabama roads. Wait until the morning!!!

06/04/2026

Prioritize Mental Health

🧠 Your Mental Health Matters in College

Starting college is exciting—but it can also be stressful.

Remember:
💙 It’s okay to feel overwhelmed.
💙 Ask for help early.
💙 Get enough sleep.
💙 Stay connected to family and friends.
💙 Learn where your campus counseling center is located.

Strong students ask for support when they need it & do not wait to ask for it.

06/03/2026

Learn Your Health History!!! Your child is an ADULT now!!

📋 Can You Answer These Questions?

Before leaving for college, every graduate should know:
• Current medications and dosages
• Allergies to medications and/or foods
• Chronic medical conditions
• Family emergency contacts (all of them: with addresses and phone numbers)
• Health insurance information (Will they still be on Medicaid at the age of 18?)

If you had to visit a clinic tomorrow, would you know the answers?

If you had to visit a clinic tomorrow, where would they go? Parents, set up primary care doctors in your child’s university town/city. If you don’t know one, ask Dr J!!

Being informed is part of becoming independent.

06/02/2026

Don’t Forget Your Vaccines!!!

💉 College Dorms = Close Living Quarters

Living with hundreds of students can increase exposure to illnesses.

Talk to your pediatrician about:
✔️ Meningococcal vaccines
✔️ Meningitis B vaccine
✔️ Tdap booster
✔️ Annual flu vaccine
✔️ COVID-19 vaccine

Look, your child will be living a part from you and some of you can’t drive and take them to a doctor at the drop of a hat (but I know some of y’all will 😂).

Vaccines help protect you and your new college community.

06/01/2026

Schedule That Check-Up Before College 🩺

🎓 Headed to College? Start With Your Health!

Before move-in day, schedule a comprehensive wellness visit with your pediatrician.

During your visit, we can:
✅ Review your medical history
✅ Update vaccines
✅ Discuss medications and refills
✅ Complete college health forms
✅ Answer questions about staying healthy away from home

Your health is one of the most important things you’re taking to college! Let’s keep it!!!

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05/31/2026

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11 Midtown Park East
Mobile, AL
36606

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