What's New at SOCPA?
Offices Closed
In observance of Labor Day weekend, all SOCPA offices will be closed from Saturday, September 4th through Monday, September 6th. If your child is in need of care on any of these days, please refer to our After Hours Care schedule for instructions on where to go and who to call. We wish you and your family a safe and happy Labor Day weekend! Read More →
Prescription Drug Purchases at SOCPA
Save time! Get your prescribed medication right here, right now… In many cases you may purchase your prescription medications and medical supplies here at our office rather than making an extra trip to the pharmacy. For your safety and convenience, the medication you purchase here is in full compliance with FDA regulations and is often less... Read more...
Parent Vaccinations at SOCPA
Southern Orange County Pediatric Associates will now be offering the following vaccines to parents of SOCPA patients: Adacel Vaccine (to protect against pertussis) Injectable Flu Vaccine You may get your vaccine along with your child at a scheduled well exam or your may schedule an appointment for one of our day or evening shot clinics. You will... Read more...
Your Picky Toddler
Eat What You Want, Leave The Rest by Eric Ball, M.D. Most babies are great eaters. The average twelve-month-old will happily eat whatever he is offered. I remember my son eating broccoli and strawberries at his first birthday party and only nibbling at his first cake. Three months later, we were begging him to just try or lick a piece of broccoli.... Read more...
CPR Classes
Dr. Terence Chu of Southern Orange County Pediatric Associates will be providing American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR classes. The cost is $50.00 per student and includes the one-session course, instructional materials and participation card. Classes will be held in our Lake Forest office. To sign up for a future class or if you would like more... Read more...
A Week in Haiti
During the month of April, Lauren Dwinell, M.D. from our San Clemente office spent a life-changing week in Haiti. As part of a team of eight Southland health care professionals, Dr. Dwinell volunteered her time and expertise by providing medical care to those devastated by the earthquake. Here Dr. Dwinell shares her story along with personal... Read more...
SOCPA’s Newest Board Member
The SOCPA Board of Directors is proud to announce that Eric Ball, M.D. has accepted an offer of partnership in Southern Orange County Pediatric Associates. Dr. Ball will bring creativity and will provide insight and enthusiasm to promote the continue course of innovation and growth for our practice. In his new administrative role as a member of... Read more...
Summer Safety
Summer has arrived and remember…never leave a child alone near any body of water. Your child could drown without a sound, even in just a few inches of water! Always stay within an arm’s length of your young child, providing “touch supervision” at ALL times. Also, please remember to use sunscreen on children after 4 month of age. ... Read more...
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