Leo Cusumano Pediatrics

Please remember: We are closed on Wednesdays. If you need to schedule an appointment, need medication refills, need test results, or any other questions, please call the office during normal business hours. We cannot do any of these things until someone is in the office. Please call for emergencies only on Wednesdays. Thank you.

Winter is upon us and we here at the office would like to ask for donations of hats, mittens, booties, or blankets for our newborn patients. If you would like to donate please drop off donations or mail them to the office. We appreciate your willingness to help. Some families do not have the resources to prepare their baby for the cold weather. We want to help as much as we can. Thank you in advance.

We've had a lot of calls with questions concerning car seats. We hope this helps!

We have decided to close early tomorrow, December 23rd at noon, due to a lack of patients scheduled and the holiday season. If you have an emergency, please go to your local emergency room. We will resume normal business hours on Monday, December 28th. Thank you and happy holidays!!

FYI: We will be closed at 12 on Friday, December 18th for our office Christmas party.FYI: We will be closed at 12 on Friday, December 18th for our office Christmas party.

We will be closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. We will be closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

FLU VACCINES ARE STILL AVAILABLE! PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE TO SCHEDULE YOUR CHILD.FLU VACCINES ARE STILL AVAILABLE! PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE TO SCHEDULE YOUR CHILD.

Is your child having trouble with virtual learning? Here are some tips to help! * Stick to a routine for virtual learning days. *Make a designated work space away from windows or other distractions.... *Make sure the area is well lit and the child has all of the supplies they need. *Take breaks often give the child a chance to burn off excess energy. * Show interest in what they are doing and give kudos for doing a good job.

An astigmatism is an imperfection in the curvature of the eye. When the cornea (the clear front cover of the eye) or the lens inside the eye is curved instead of being even and smooth in all directions, astigmatism occurs. This curvature distorts light rays as they enter the eye and causes blurred vision. Both distance vision and near vision are affected. If your child complains of headaches, squints, blurred vision, closing one eye to read or watch tv, or is sensitive to light, they may have an astigmatism. We offer visual screenings for any of these symptoms. Call our office to set up an appointment.

Limiting children's screen time can help decrease eye strain, decrease headaches, improve their sleep, increase their attention and focus, improve mood, and better relationships.

Osgood-Schlatter disease, or knee pain, is common in children going through growth spurts. Inflammation between the kneecap and the shinbone causes pain. Most cases are able to be treated with ice, rest, and ibuprofen. Sometimes this issue is severe enough to need orthopedic intervention. For more information visit: https://orthoinfo.aaos.org//osgood-schlatter-disease-knee/

Dyslexia is a reading disorder that makes it difficult to identify speech sounds and how they relate to letters. Dyslexia is the brains inability to process written language correctly. This can often be very frustrating and sufferers often feel a sense embarassment. There is no treatment for this issue, but the earlier it is observed the earlier it can be helped.... For more information please visit: https://www.mayoclinic.org//d/symptoms-causes/syc-20353552

Ever wonder what "normal" vitals are for your child? If you have any questions while at your appointment we will be happy to answer them.

Self esteem issues are common with teens-- male and female. These issues can lead to depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. If your teen seems to be struggling with self esteem issues, here are some websites to help. https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/body-image.html https://www.newportacademy.com//well-being/teen-body-image/

There are 3 types of attention deficit disorder: Predominantly inattentive, predominantly hyperactive, or a combination of both. Children with inattentive attention deficit often have a difficult time organizing, follow instructions or finish a task. Children with predominantly hyperactive attention deficit have a lot of energy and fidget, are impulsive, and tend to have more risky behavior.... Children with a combined type have symptoms of both inattentiveness and hyperactivity. Attention deficit in general is often characterized by forgetfulness, fidgetiness, making careless mistakes, daydreaming often, and having difficulty playing with peers. For more information talk to your child's doctor and visit https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/facts.html

Please note: Our policy regarding the following will be strictly enforced. If a patient arrives 15 minutes or more after their scheduled appointment, the appointment will be rescheduled for another date or time. Between physicals and sick visits we have a very full and busy schedule to abide by. If a patient is significantly late this pushes back the entire schedule and causes issues. We have had numerous cases of people showing up late and we are unable to service our patient's in a reasonable time. We appreciate your understanding and consideration.

Did you know our office offers Hepatitis A vaccines? Hepatitis A is a disease that attacks the liver and is caused by exposure to contaminated food, water, or contact with an infected person. It causes fatigue, nausea, abdominal pain, low-grade fever and loss of appetite. If you are interested in protecting your child from Hepatitis A, call our office to schedule an appointment!

Croup is a type of respiratory infection that is caused by a virus. The infection causes the trachea to swell and causes a barky cough. It is spread to children by touching contaminated surfaces, kissing, coughs & sneezes or physical contact with someone infected. Sometimes medications are needed to resolve this infection.

We are still taking orders for flu vaccines. Call us today to be put on the list.

Conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye, is an inflammation of the conjunctiva (the clear tissue that covers the whites of the eye) caused by bacteria, virus, allergy or irritants. It is contagious when caused by bacteria or a virus and may require antibiotic eye drops.