Dr. Laura Ankrom

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃

I am very thankful for my amazing Healthtracks team and my wonderful families who make my life’s work so much fun!

Our office is closed today. We will be open from 8-12 tomorrow for sick appts only. You will have to call the office tomorrow to schedule as online booking won’t be available.

11/26/2025

‼️IMPORTANT RECALL INFORMATION‼️

Lot #61409 – expires 2/28/2027
Lot #71861 – expires 8/31/2027

RECALL ALERT NATIONWIDE: 41,000 bottles of Walgreens nasal spray recalled over bacterial contamination in all 50 states

FULL INFO: https://tinyurl.com/2epey4tu?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WTRF_7News

11/25/2025

If you’re wondering why I’m running behind, it’s because I’m spending a lot more time trying to dispel misinformation…

The AAP and more than 40 organizations representing autistic individuals, their families, medical professionals and public health workers, are alarmed that the CDC is promoting the outdated, disproven idea that vaccines cause autism.

Medical researchers across the globe have spent more than 25 years thoroughly studying this claim. All have come to the same conclusion: Vaccines are not linked to autism.

Together, we’re calling on the CDC to return to its long history of promoting evidence-based information to protect Americans’ health. Read the full statement: https://bit.ly/3XILwry

11/20/2025

🤩 SO EXCITED!!!! 🤩

11/15/2025

⚠️ Prevention is the best protection ⚠️

11/11/2025

‼ Important Recall Information ‼

11/06/2025

It’s important for everyone to limit screen time so we have time to spend together!

11/03/2025

Thankful for a community who cares! Both the West Battlefield and East Sunshine locations are offering this.

With food banks preparing to serve a record number of families, we're committed to helping our neighbors experiencing hunger.
We're supporting our communities by:
❤️ Offering $5 and $10 food donation bags available to purchase in store or online. Each bag includes essential pantry items that will be delivered to local food banks.
🥘 Feeding families a hot meal. From Nov. 3-7, we will be open for dinner service with $3 nightly specials from 4-7 p.m. for all customers. Kids 12 and under will eat free.
🛒 Including affordable ingredients in our ad for customers to make family meals under $3 per serving.
We are here to serve and support our neighbors. Learn more about our ongoing community support efforts: https://ms.spr.ly/6188tEUZk

11/01/2025

🚗 FREE Car Seat Safety Check Event!

Ensure your little ones are riding safely and securely — come meet certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians for a friendly check-up! Whether you're a new parent or just want peace of mind, this free event is a simple way to protect what matters most. 💛

10/31/2025

Happy Hall🎃ween from Healthtracks Pediatrics!
Since we talk about being healthy all day long, we decided to be junk food- but just for one day… tomorrow we’ll go back to being healthy!
Have a safe, warm, and happy Halloween!!

10/30/2025

This morning, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services announced that WIC benefits for current program participants will continue to be available through November, despite the ongoing federal government shutdown. See the announcement below:

Missouri WIC benefits available in November Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services sent this bulletin at 10/29/2025 11:26 AM CDT Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. For Immediate Release:Oct. 29, 2025 Media Contact:Lisa CoxMissouri Department of Health and Senior Ser...

10/14/2025

We have RSV shots!