What’s New at SOCPA?
Blue Shield HMO Update
Attention Blue Shield HMO Members: Please be advised that starting May 1, 2012, Blue Shield will no longer have an HMO contract with our local IPA carrier, Monarch Healthcare. This change in status is causing significant concerns to patients, … [Read More...]
New Child Passenger Safety Law in California
A new child passenger safety law will go into effect on January 1, 2012, requiring that all children be properly secured in a car seat or booster seat that meets federal safety standards until the age of 8, and in the back seat. Previously, the law … [Read More...]
Holiday Office Closures at SOCPA
SOCPA will be closed on Monday, December 26th and Monday, January 2nd in observance of the Christmas and New Year's holidays. Should your child require care on one of these days, please refer to our holiday after hours schedule. The providers and … [Read More...]
SOCPA Voted a 2011 Top Workplace
It is with great pride that we announce that Southern Orange County Pediatric Associates has been voted a Top Workplace in Orange County for the third year in a row! Ranking 5th in the Small Business category, this honor is based upon the feedback … [Read More...]
Health Tips–Traveling Internationally with Kids
by Rose Yson-Zaragoza, M.D. December 2011 Your dates are set, and everyone's good to go! But before you hop on the road, be sure to consider the following things: 6-7 Months Before Travel Know what vaccinations/preventive medications you … [Read More...]
Thanksgiving Weekend Hours
All SOCPA offices will be closed on Thanksgiving, November 24th, 2011, with limited hours in our Ladera Ranch office on Friday, November 25th (Sick Visits Only--9am-1pm). We will be back to our regular After Hours schedule on Saturday. For more … [Read More...]
Concussions in Sports
by Margaret van Blerk, M.D. November 2011 With so many of our children playing sports, we are seeing an increase in the number of sports-related injuries. Some of the most common injuries that we see are concussions. We have heard a lot about … [Read More...]
