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On February 4, 2021 a congressional report identified that baby foods from leading manufacturers contained levels of heavy metals that exceeded what experts say are permissible.  These metals included arsenic, lead, cadmium, and mercury. Heavy metal exposure can be harmful to brain development and has been linked to problems with...

The information provided is current to the time this post was written. MPI is continuing to closely follow all relevant information, scientific studies, and recommendations to help provide you with accurate, up-to-date information on the COVID-19 pandemic. My Personal Experience As a pediatrician, I was nervous to have a baby...

We recognize that everyone is struggling with the decision of what to do about school this fall. Many schools are offering options such as full in-person schooling, full online learning, or a hybrid approach. It is important to note that there is no single best answer nor one answer that...

  The AAP strongly advocates that all policy considerations for the coming school year should start with a goal of having students physically present in school.  Children comprise approximately 24% of population and account for approximately 2% of COVID cases. There are patients that develop complications and MIS-C but overall...

You may have seen news of a new inflammatory disorder in children, related to COVID-19 infection.  This new entity is called Multisystem Inflammatory Disorder in Children (MIS-C for short).  The condition is still rare when looking at the entire pediatric population; however, we want to keep you aware of what...

Talking to Your Children About Coronavirus Margaret R. Mauzé, PhD, ABPP               Emotions are running high.  Schools are closed. People are working from home and uncertainty about the next few days and weeks is at an all time high.  As adults, many of us are feeling the stress that comes...

Dear Families, As many of you are now aware, a novel strain of coronavirus, COVID-19 is present in the US and now in Ohio. We want to assure you that Montgomery Pediatrics is closely monitoring information through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Ohio Department of...