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10 Tips for Preventing Youth Sports Injuries
Young athletes today, inspired by their favorite professional athletes, are pushing themselves harder than ever before. While this is fun for parents to watch, an increase in athleticism brings a...
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 are a time of festive cheer and family gatherings. Unfortunately, they also coincide with the peak of flu season, making it essential to stay healthy during your travels....
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...
Bike Safety for Kids [Blog + Infographic]
Most kids like to hop on a bike, whether to explore the world around them, or as a reliable method of transportation, and that goes double for kids immersed in Northern Colorado’s bike culture. Most...
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...
7 Ways to Help Your Child Through A Cold
We know seeing your child sick is tough. You’re ready to do anything to make them feel better and your first instinct might be to take their temperature. A fever over 100 degrees can mean they have...
10 Tips for Preventing Youth Sports Injuries
Young athletes today, inspired by their favorite professional athletes, are pushing themselves harder than ever before. While this is fun for parents to watch, an increase in athleticism brings a...
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 are a time of festive cheer and family gatherings. Unfortunately, they also coincide with the peak of flu season, making it essential to stay healthy during your travels....
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...
Bike Safety for Kids [Blog + Infographic]
Most kids like to hop on a bike, whether to explore the world around them, or as a reliable method of transportation, and that goes double for kids immersed in Northern Colorado’s bike culture. Most...
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...
7 Ways to Help Your Child Through A Cold
We know seeing your child sick is tough. You’re ready to do anything to make them feel better and your first instinct might be to take their temperature. A fever over 100 degrees can mean they have...