Pediatrics West
The Westford and Groton locations have outpatient services within their buildings. The Westford building has laboratory and x-ray (including MRI, Ultrasound, and CT scan). There are also other specialties located within the building that include Pediatric and Adult Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Dermatology, Dentistry, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Rehabilitation services and Neurology. The Groton building has laboratory and x-ray as well as Podiatry, Internal Medicine, Dentistry and General Surgery. When specialty care that is not within our community is necessary, we can admit or send patients to Boston area hospitals/specialists pediatrics west
We support children in their journey to becoming healthy, confident adults, maximizing their unique potential. The greatest responsibility one person can give another is to care for his or her child. We assume the mantle of this responsibility with diligence, intellectual rigor, efficiency and compassion.
To become a new patient, first contact your insurance company to change the PCP to Pediatrics West, then complete the Registration Form, including signature documents, and return all to our office prior to your first appointment. Please note that we are currently accepting patients through age 18.
Injuries can happen anywhere, and some often occur around the holidays. Use step stools instead of climbing on furniture when hanging decorations. Leave the fireworks to the professionals. Wear a helmet when riding a bicycle or skateboarding to help prevent head injuries.
Most residential fires occur during the winter months. Keep candles away from children, pets, walkways, trees, and curtains. Never leave fireplaces, stoves, or candles unattended. Don’t use generators, grills, or other gasoline or charcoal-burning devices inside your home or garage. Install a smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector in your home. Test them once a month, and replace batteries twice a year.
TIPS FOR STAYING SAFE AND HEALTHY DURING THE HOLIDAYS
With the increased holiday stress, sugary foods, being around sick co-workers and family members, and fluctuating weather patterns, the holidays are practically an invitation for colds and the flu. Nobody wants to be sick especially during the holidays.
Your behaviors during the day, and especially before bedtime, can have a major impact on your sleep. They can promote healthy sleep or contribute to sleeplessness.
Follow these tips for healthy sleep habits:
- Keep a consistent sleep schedule. Get up at the same time every day, even on weekends or during vacations.
- Set a bedtime that is early enough for you to get at least 7-8 hours (and more for younger children) of sleep.
- Don’t go to bed unless you are sleepy.
- Establish a relaxing bedtime routine.
- Make your bedroom quiet and relaxing. Keep the room at a comfortable, cool temperature.
- Limit exposure to bright light in the evenings.
- Turn off electronic devices at least 30 minutes before bedtime.
- Don’t eat a large meal before bedtime. If you are hungry at night, eat a light, healthy snack.
- Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy diet.
- Avoid consuming caffeine in the late afternoon or evening.
- Reduce your fluid intake before bedtime.
Injuries can happen anywhere, and some often occur around the holidays. Use step stools instead of climbing on furniture when hanging decorations. Leave the fireworks to the professionals. Wear a helmet when riding a bicycle or skateboarding to help prevent head injuries.
Most residential fires occur during the winter months. Keep candles away from children, pets, walkways, trees, and curtains. Never leave fireplaces, stoves, or candles unattended. Don’t use generators, grills, or other gasoline or charcoal-burning devices inside your home or garage. Install a smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector in your home. Test them once a month, and replace batteries twice a year.
Keeping hands clean is one of the most important steps you can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others. Many diseases and conditions are spread by not washing hands. Wash your hands with soap and clean running water, and rub them together for at least 20 seconds. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. If you don’t have tissue, cough or sneeze into your upper sleeve or elbow, not your hands.
CDC recommends washing hands with soap and water whenever possible because handwashing reduces the amounts of all types of germs and chemicals on hands. But if soap and water are not available, using a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol can help you avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others.