Consumer Reports Study on Metals in Baby Formula
Consumer Reports just released a report last week on testing infant formulas for heavy metals. Here are the results.
FDA Recalls Acne Treatments
The FDA recently recalled several acne products due to concerns that they may contain benzene. Here’s the list…
Measles Outbreaks
As the cases of measles across the United States continue to increase this week, it is important that parents know the facts about measles and outbreaks.
FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3
In January the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it would ban Red Dye No 3 in all foods, beverages, supplements, and medications. Under the order of the Delancey Clause which prohibits any food additives that have been shown to cause cancer.
FDA Approves COVID Vaccines for Younger Children
With the recent FDA approvals for the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines in younger children, Lancaster Pediatrics providers are enthusiastically encouraging parents to vaccinate their children as it offers protection for this very vulnerable age group.
Children’s Mental Health the Next Pandemic?
Lancaster Pediatrics’ Dr. Pia Fenimore was recently interviewed by WGAL regarding the growing crisis of children’s mental well-being, and stressed the importance of addressing the situation openly and honestly.
COVID: What Now?
Due to the large volume of calls we are receiving daily, we are posting the latest guidelines for COVID safety protocols to answer the most frequently asked questions we receive daily.
Life in School Lane Hills
A recent article appearing in Life in School Lane Hills magazine featuring Lancaster Pediatrics doctors Pia Fenimore and Jason Gottlieb.
IU13 to host vaccine clinic for students ages 12 and older
The Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13, in partnership with Walmart Pharmacy, is hosting a COVID-19 vaccination clinic for eligible students next week.
AAP, CDC recommend COVID-19 vaccine for ages 12 and older
The AAP recommends adolescents ages 12 and older get vaccinated against COVID-19 now that federal health officials have signed off on the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for these ages.
LPA Staff Celebrate Dr. Clark McSparren as Recipient of 2021 Pediatrician of the Year Award
On Friday, April 16, Annette Myarick (Executive Director of PA AAP) presented Dr. Clark McSparren with the Pediatrician of the Year Award in a well-attended, in-person ceremony at the Lancaster Pediatric Associates Lancaster office.
COVID-19 Vaccinations Update
Effective Tuesday April 13th, Pennsylvania will open vaccine eligibility for everyone 16 and older, universal adult eligibility, for the COVID-19 vaccine.
FAAP 2021 Pediatrician of the Year: Clark McSparren, Jr, MD
The Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (PA AAP) recognizes Dr. Clark McSparren, Jr., one of the founding physicians of Lancaster Pediatric Associates, as Pediatrician of the Year for exemplifying the ideals of the pediatric profession and participating in the type of activities that are the foundation of the PA AAP.
Patient Portal Migration to MyLGHealth
On Monday, March 1, Lancaster Pediatric Associates will go live with our new Electronic Medical Records system, EPIC. While LPA remains proudly independent, we have developed a partnership with Penn Medicine/Lancaster General Health that will provide our patients access to their powerful but user-friendly portal, MyLGHealth.
Summer Physicals
It’s time to schedule your sports and back to school physicals. Keeping your physical and immunizations up to date is important for your health and wellness.
T. W. Ponessa & Associates
Lancaster Pediatric Associates is pleased to announce that we have teamed up with T.W. Ponessa and Associates to provide therapy services to our patients.