The Benefits of Music Therapy

By, Kate Motherway, UVM Nursing Student, Medical Assistant at Lakeside Pediatrics Music therapy is an incredibly influential tool when it comes to your child’s mental andphysical well being. The soothing qualities of music activate the body’s relaxation response,reducing the production of stress hormones and promoting a sense of tranquility. Music can aidin pain management, emotional […]

Influenza Vaccination

Influenza remains a major source of illness and death in the US.  Over last winter’s flu season

World Down Syndrome Day

March 21 is World Down Syndrome Day and Lakeside is celebrating along with many others worldwide by wearing our favorite and most colorful socks! The goal of this day is to create a single global voice advocating for the rights, inclusion and well being of people with Down syndrome. 

Back to School

Summer break has come and gone and it’s time for another school year. There is always so much excitement in going back to school, but for a lot of kids a lot of anxiety and worry.

Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease

The disease we know as hand foot and mouth disease (HFMD) comes from a group of viruses that belong to the enterovirus family.

The Ticks are Back! Lyme Disease Review

Spring is back, and so are the ticks.  Vermont has one of the highest rates of Lyme disease.  Children ages 8-15 tend to have the highest rates.  Let’s review tick bites, lyme disease, and our office’s approach.