Office Hours are Mon/Tues/Wed 8:00AM-6:30PM and Thurs/Fri 8:00AM-4:30PM
To make an appointment, please call 410.912.7000
Mailing Address:
1415 Wesley Drive
Salisbury, MD 21801
Phone 410.912.7000
Fax 410.912.4202
Join us for our Meet & Greet!
For families with a new addition or for those looking for a change in pediatric providers, come to our Meet & Greet! You can meet the providers and staff, ask questions, and take a tour of the office.
Call 410.912.7000 to RSVP.
Our Next Meet & Greet: ((PENDING)) Thursday, July 16, 2020 at 4:30PM.
Friday Fun Fact: On this day in history (July 3, 1863) The Battle of Gettysburg, the most decisive battle of the American Civil War, came to an end. It was later that year (November 19, 1863) when President Lincoln gave his famous Gettysburg Address.
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On the third day of the Battle of Gettysburg, Confederate General Robert E. Lee’s last attempt at breaking the Union line ends in disastrous failure, bringingFriday Fun Fact: On this day in history (June 26, 2000) - The first DNA sequence was released by the Human Genome Project. The project took 13 years to complete (that's with currently technology...there's still about 1% remaining to be sequenced). Read more about who was involved and how they did it.
DNA sequence released by Human Genome Project | StressMarq
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On June 26th, 2000 a rough draft of the human genome was released by the Human Genome Project. The announcement was made by Dr. Francis Collins.It's a common question: How are my kids still getting sick in lockdown?
How Are My Kids Still Getting Sick In Lockdown?
www.nytimes.com
Many infections come from within. Doctors explain what they are and what to do about them.Friday Fun Fact: The Earl of Sandwich, John Montagu, who lived in the 1700s, reportedly invented the sandwich so he wouldn’t have to leave his card-game table to eat.
Whatever the reason, we're happy to have the sandwich today. Now to find the PB&J...
History of the Sandwich | The History Kitchen Blog | PBS Food
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Discover the history of the sandwich with PBS Food. The Earl of Sandwich doesn't get all the credit. Delve into sandwich history for lunch!"As the country reopens and summer begins, each family faces new and difficult decisions about how to stay safe. Is day camp too risky? Can we visit the grandparents? Should our teenagers be trusted to socialize safely? Plus, there are still huge uncertainties about the future. What will school look like in the fall? Will jobs come back?"
Managing Anxiety During Reopening | Child Mind Institute
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With no clear roadmap and so many difficult and confusing choices to make, we offer strategies to help parents stay calm.Friday Fun Fact: On this Day in history (June 12, 1929), Anne Frank was born. Her diary, turned book, "The Diary of a Young Girl” has been labeled a testament to the indestructible nature of the human spirit. Learn more about her legacy here.
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Anne Frank (1929-1945), a young Jewish girl, her sister, and her parents moved to the Netherlands from Germany after Adolf Hitler and the Nazis came to powerWe can't say enough about Nurse Malin. After over 10 years with Gateway Pediatrics she is leaving to finish her studies to become a Nurse Practitioner. Today was her last day. We're going to miss her knowledge, her humor, and most of all her passion for our patients. We love you! ❤️
Friday Fun Fact: The heart of a blue whale is 5 feet long and weighs 400 pounds and only beats around 13 beats per minute! 🐋
For comparison, the human heart weighs less than 1 lb. ❤️
For the First Time, Scientists Record the Slow Beat of a Blue Whale's Heart
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The world's largest animal has a heart that might sit near the limit of what's possible.Friday Fun Fact: We know it's not Christmastime, right? On this day in history (May 29, 1942) Bing Crosby recorded his version of "White Christmas". His version is the world's best-selling single with estimated sales in excess of 50 million copies worldwide. www.smoothradio.com/features/the-story-of/white-christmas-lyrics-meaning-facts/
The Story of... 'White Christmas' by Bing Crosby
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"Just like the ones we used to know..."Starting at noon today you can watch the live stream of SpaceX Rocket launch that will be taking astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley to the International Space Station. The first US Human spaceflight since 2011.The launch is scheduled for 4:33pm today.
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NASA launches, landings, and events. Watch live broadcasts from NASA Television and NASA's social media channels, and a schedule of upcoming live events including news briefings, launches and landings...Friday Fun Fact: Cheetahs can't roar. They make sounds similar to a house cat. 🐆
Cheetahs don’t roar… but the adorable noises they do make will surprise you
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Indianapolis Zoo filmed a cheetah making all sorts of cute noises.Huge shout out to the Wicomico Robotics Club for donating these face shields! ❤️🤖
Thank you for your support!! 👏🏻
We're grateful to the American Academy of Pediatrics new #CallYourPediatrician campaign - we're here for you and are ready to safely see your kids!Parenting in a pandemic may mean there’s a lot more on your to-do list these days, but one thing you shouldn’t put off is going to the pediatrician. Skipping vaccines and checkups can be dangerous, and pediatricians’ offices are open and safe. #CallYourPediatrician
Curious what lock-downs and reopening look like across the country? This article is continually updated and gives a state-by-state comparison.
A Guide to State Coronavirus Reopenings and Lockdowns
www.wsj.com
More states are relaxing some curbs on gatherings and social contact while many other restrictions meant to slow the spread of the infections remain in force, affecting hundreds millions of people and..."Of special concern are children — because Medicaid covers nearly 40% of them across the United States. Chung, who also heads the Virginia chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, says that vaccination rates are off 30% for infants and 75% for adolescents, putting them and others at risk for preventable illnesses.
The biggest rub, she adds, is that with the economy in free fall, more people will qualify for Medicaid coverage in the coming weeks and months.
"But if you don't have providers around anymore, then you will have a significant mismatch," she says."
Medicaid Clinics And Doctors Have Been Last In Line For COVID-19 Relief Funding
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Congress authorized $100 billion to reimburse health care providers for losses linked to the pandemic, but much of that money has gone for Medicare patients, with low-income families left behind.Friday Fun Fact: Scotland's national animal is the... Unicorn! 🦄
Scotland's National Animal - The Unicorn
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Discover more about the unicorn, Scotland's national animal, and find places in Scotland where you can go unicorn spotting, including castles and palacesIt's all over the news this week: a new, rare syndrome affecting children that may or may not have COVID-19. Dr. Wehberg's latest blog post is up covering Pediatric Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome (PMIS).
COVID-19 and Pediatric Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome - Gateway Pediatrics
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COVID-19 and Pediatric Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome By: Jennifer Wehberg, MD Recent news reports have been made connecting COVID-19 with a rare, child-specific health condition called Pediatric ...The American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology has this graphic that may help you determine if your symptoms are more closely related to COVID, Influenza, Allergies, or the Common Cold.
Latest update for our COVID-19 Response is up on our website (copied here):
UPDATED 5/7/20: To encourage our patients to keep their Well Child Visits, now through May 29th, we will have no In-Office Sick Visits from 8:30-10:30AM Monday through Friday and from 4:30 – 6:30PM on Wednesday evenings to allow for Well Child Visits only.
We currently offer Telemedicine and Vehicle/Curb-Side visits, please call us to speak to Clinical as to which type of visit is most appropriate to address your child’s symptoms.
We are complying with Maryland Law and mandating all parents and patients (5 years and older) must wear a mask when in our office. We are unable to hand out surgical masks for appointments so please bring a mask, homemade or otherwise, to your in-office appointment.
Masks and Children During COVID-19
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The CDC now recommends people over age 2 wear cloth face masks when outside their homes.Friday Fun Fact (💩 Edition): - Wombat's are the only animal who has cube-shaped poop. They stack their poop to mark their territory.
Mystery of wombats' cubed poop revealed
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Scientists discover how the marsupials are the only known species producing cube-shaped faeces.Just a reminder to all our fellow community pediatricians (locally and nationally): We're in the same boat; We're praying for you; You are not alone. ❤️ #pediatrician #welovekids
"Pediatricians, which are among the lowest paid of the medical specialties, could be among the hardest hit. ...'This virus has the potential to essentially put pediatricians out of business across the country,' said Dr. Susan Sirota, a pediatrician in Chicago who leads a network of a dozen pediatric practices in the area. 'Our waiting rooms are like ghost towns,' she said."
Doctors Without Patients: ‘Our Waiting Rooms Are Like Ghost Towns’
www.nytimes.com
As visits plummet because of the coronavirus, small physician practices are struggling to survive.