I am proud to announce the launch of Eugene Pediatric Associates' redesigned website! EugenePeds.com serves as an extension of your child's medical home, and it has been a passion project of mine since the website was first launched in 2009.
As the number of confirmed cases of measles continues to increase in Portland and southwest Washington, we're answering your questions about the disease.
An outbreak of measles, defined as 3 or more linked cases, is currently happening in Southwest Washington, where a state of emergency has been declared as the virus continues to spread. Portland, Oregon, also is reporting increasing cases. Lane County is NOT currently in a measles epidemic, although Lane County Public Health officials are on high alert and have asked medical facilities to be ready for the high potential of seeing cases in our area.
What an exciting year 2018 has been at Eugene Pediatrics! As I look back, I give thanks for the many people and events that were part of this great year for us.
There are many wonderful nonprofits in our community working hard to care for and support children. I recently visited an organization called Bags of Love and, after seeing the vital and heartfelt work they are doing on behalf of kids, I am committed to lending my support.
The American Academy of Pediatrics just released a policy statement addressing food additives, the use of plastics to heat and store food, and pregnant mother/child health. Please read!