Azalea Pediatrics provides primary care for infants, children and teens in Columbus, GA.
Amy Brown, MD
Azalea Pediatrics provides primary care for infants, children and teens in Columbus, GA.
Amy Brown, MD
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Partnerships Built on Trust
Choosing a pediatrician for your child is an important decision! We value effective communication and strive to establish long term relationships built on mutual respect and trust.
New Patients Welcome
Thank you for trusting us with your child’s health. We welcome new patients starting at birth, and established patients can be seen up to their nineteenth birthday.
We Accept Most Insurance
In order to be as accessible as possible to the families in our community, we take most insurances, including Medicaid.
Get the Right Dose
Be confident that you are treating your child’s pain or fever with the correct dose of medication. We can guide you on how much to give, based on your child’s weight.
This is week has been very cold for the Columbus area which gives me and opportunity to talk about heater safety.
People often pull out their portable space heaters when the temps drop but they can cause fires or burns especially to children.
There are different types of space heaters: electric and fuel burning.
Fuel burning space heaters should only be used if they are installed and vented properly. Using unvented fuel-burning space heaters is one of the most common causes of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Electric heaters are the only safe heaters to use unvented inside.
Plug your heaters directly into the outlet and not into an extension cord. Make sure your heater is on a flat surface away from flammable materials and water. Also make sure your heater is away from where pets or children could easily knock it over.
When using your space heater make sure that you are home and awake. You will also want to install carbon monoxide alarms and check them every month to make sure they are working properly. ... See MoreSee Less
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You may have heard in the news about Norovirus going around.
Norovirus is a very contagious virus that causes gastrointestinal issues. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain and cramping. Dehydration can result from the vomiting and diarrhea.
Typically people develop symptoms 1-2 days after being exposed to the virus.
So how can you prevent yourself from getting norovirus?
Handwashing is very important in stopping the spread. Wash your hands after going to the bathroom or after touching contaminated surfaces. You can clean with sanitizer that kills norovirus for use on counters, floors, doorknobs, etc. As always try to avoid any contacts that you know are sick.
If you do get sick try to stay for 48-72 hours to prevent spreading the illness to others. Do your best to remain hydrated. Children especially are prone to dehydration when sick so make sure to monitor their fluid intake. Small amounts of fluid taken frequently are generally easier to tolerate than large amounts of fluid less frequently. If your child is getting dehydrated or unable to keep down fluids, please see their doctor. ... See MoreSee Less
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It’s that time of year when children get toys with lots of tiny button batteries. While toys can be great, the batteries can be very dangerous. Button batteries are the small, circular that can be found inside toys, watches, hearing aids, key fobs etc.
Button batteries are dangerous if swallowed or if inserted into the nose, ears, etc. They can cause a blockage of the esophagus (throat) or airways. Due to the chemicals in button batteries, when they interact with bodily fluids that can start to corrode the tissues they are in contact with. They can cause severe organ damage in a matter of hours. They can corrode through the esophagus, stomach, intestines, and trachea causing severe injury or even death.
Remember to safely store any batteries away from children. If there is a way to secure the batteries inside their device, like a small screw, please use it. When you need to change them, make sure to dispose of the battery away from children or pets. These batteries are now coated with a bitter coating to attempt to keep children from swallowing them.
If you think your child may have swallowed a button battery, seek emergency medical treatment immediately. Do not induce vomiting. Do not give anything to them to eat or drink. Your child will need to be seen in an emergency room to determine if a button battery has been ingested and if so, receive the necessary treatment to remove it. Button batteries can cause life threatening injuries in hours so do not wait for symptoms to arise if you think they may have swallowed a battery. ... See MoreSee Less
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Christmas Cookies and Crafts at Northside Christian Church is this Saturday, December 7th, from 1 to 3 p.m. This event is inclusive for all skill levels. Come on out for fun, to create crafts/gifts, and to have some cookies and hot chocolate.
This is a free event. For more information, call the church at 706-324-5220 or, email Beatrice Hiner at asapncc@gmail.com or text or call 706-550-8400
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