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Removing Asthma Triggers from Your Home
May is national asthma and allergy awareness month, and The Pediatric Urgent Care of Northern Colorado wants our patients to breathe easier. Your child’s asthma can be unpredictable, but it can also...
Extended Hours and Walk-In Appointments: Pediatric Urgent Care Designed Around Your Needs
At Pediatric Urgent Care of Northern Colorado, we understand that the unexpected doesn't operate on a 9 to 5 schedule. Your child's health is your top priority, and we've designed our services to...
Holiday Family Travel Tips: Staying Healthy on the Go
The winter holidays bring joy, laughter, and cherished family moments, but they also coincide with flu season. Ensuring your family's health while traveling is crucial for an enjoyable holiday...
How to Perform CPR on a Baby or Child
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a crucial skill that can be the difference between life and death in a cardiac or breathing emergency, regardless of age. It is especially crucial for parents...
Information About COVID Testing for Kids in Northern Colorado
Summer Rise in Cases and Maintaining Precautions During the summer months and in the early fall, Colorado has seen small upticks in COVID-19 cases. Although the precise reason for the summer rise is...
Choosing Urgent Care: Addressing the Top Reasons Kids End Up in the ER With Urgent Care
As parents, our primary goal is to ensure the safety and well-being of our children. However, accidents are an unfortunate reality. Understanding the top reasons kids end up in the ER, and...
Global Child Nutrition Month Food Insecurity Awareness Resources
What is food insecurity? It is the inability to access enough food for an active, healthy life. Unfortunately, it's an issue that affects many families in our state. In fact, 33% of Coloradoans lack...
Longer Wait Times for Cold and Flu Season
As many of you are hearing and/or experiencing the Youth Clinic and Pediatric Urgent Care are seeing a dramatic increase in wait times for: Sick Appointments Scheduled Out Well Care Checks Flu/Covid...
Can I Give Emergen-C to My Child? How to Help a Child Through a Cold or Flu
Many parents reach for Vitamin C supplements like Emergen-C at the first sign of a cold in their children. While the idea of beating back a cold with high levels of Vitamin C is enticing, it is a...
Our Guide to Proper Stitches Care: Ensuring Your Child’s Swift and Safe Recovery
When your child requires stitches, it becomes crucial to understand how to take care of them effectively. Not only can proper care expedite healing, but it can also prevent complications such as...
Dos and Don’ts: Hand Sanitizer Safety for Kids
Hand hygiene is one of the most effective ways to stop the spread of germs. Washing of hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds is one of the best ways to prevent the spread of...
Outdoor Spring Safety Tips for Kids
As Spring approaches, you and your kiddos may choose to spend more time outdoors. However, before you do, we want to remind you of some outdoor spring safety tips to keep your kids safe and healthy!...
Removing Asthma Triggers from Your Home
May is national asthma and allergy awareness month, and The Pediatric Urgent Care of Northern Colorado wants our patients to breathe easier. Your child’s asthma can be unpredictable, but it can also...
Extended Hours and Walk-In Appointments: Pediatric Urgent Care Designed Around Your Needs
At Pediatric Urgent Care of Northern Colorado, we understand that the unexpected doesn't operate on a 9 to 5 schedule. Your child's health is your top priority, and we've designed our services to...
Holiday Family Travel Tips: Staying Healthy on the Go
The winter holidays bring joy, laughter, and cherished family moments, but they also coincide with flu season. Ensuring your family's health while traveling is crucial for an enjoyable holiday...
How to Perform CPR on a Baby or Child
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a crucial skill that can be the difference between life and death in a cardiac or breathing emergency, regardless of age. It is especially crucial for parents...
Information About COVID Testing for Kids in Northern Colorado
Summer Rise in Cases and Maintaining Precautions During the summer months and in the early fall, Colorado has seen small upticks in COVID-19 cases. Although the precise reason for the summer rise is...
Choosing Urgent Care: Addressing the Top Reasons Kids End Up in the ER With Urgent Care
As parents, our primary goal is to ensure the safety and well-being of our children. However, accidents are an unfortunate reality. Understanding the top reasons kids end up in the ER, and...
Global Child Nutrition Month Food Insecurity Awareness Resources
What is food insecurity? It is the inability to access enough food for an active, healthy life. Unfortunately, it's an issue that affects many families in our state. In fact, 33% of Coloradoans lack...
Longer Wait Times for Cold and Flu Season
As many of you are hearing and/or experiencing the Youth Clinic and Pediatric Urgent Care are seeing a dramatic increase in wait times for: Sick Appointments Scheduled Out Well Care Checks Flu/Covid...
Can I Give Emergen-C to My Child? How to Help a Child Through a Cold or Flu
Many parents reach for Vitamin C supplements like Emergen-C at the first sign of a cold in their children. While the idea of beating back a cold with high levels of Vitamin C is enticing, it is a...
Our Guide to Proper Stitches Care: Ensuring Your Child’s Swift and Safe Recovery
When your child requires stitches, it becomes crucial to understand how to take care of them effectively. Not only can proper care expedite healing, but it can also prevent complications such as...
Dos and Don’ts: Hand Sanitizer Safety for Kids
Hand hygiene is one of the most effective ways to stop the spread of germs. Washing of hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds is one of the best ways to prevent the spread of...
Outdoor Spring Safety Tips for Kids
As Spring approaches, you and your kiddos may choose to spend more time outdoors. However, before you do, we want to remind you of some outdoor spring safety tips to keep your kids safe and healthy!...