Pediatricians San Diego

As temperatures begin to drop and the air starts to cool, our skin can feel dry, tight and itchy. You might even have flaky skin and cracked lips. While skin care is important year-round, it’s especially important in winter when the Southern California air is even drier than normal. Here are five tips to help cope with dry skin: Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize! Using a non-scented lotion daily or twice daily can help dry skin. Thicker lotions that come in a tub are also great options for helping dry skin. Avoid or cut back on using scented body products. Scents and perfumes can worsen dry skin and cause irritation. This means using non-scented lotions and body wash. Use a “free and clear” laundry detergent. The perfumes and colors used in laundry detergent can irritate skin. Laundry detergents marked “free and clear” should not have dyes or perfumes. Take short showers at a lukewarm temperature . Hot water and long showers can dry skin even more. Keep showers less than 10 m

Please note that all CPCMG offices and CPEC will be closed Thursday, November 25 . Remember, our nurse triage line is available 24 hours a day; please call your CPCMG pediatrician’s office for more information. The following CPCMG offices will be CLOSED Friday, November 26: SOUTH BAY: CPCMG Centre Medical Plaza, CPCMG Euclid and CPCMG Eastlake EAST COUNTY: CPCMG Alvarado and CPCMG Santee RIVERSIDE COUNTY: CPCMG Hemet, CPCMG Hemet Main, CPCMG Jefferson Temecula, CPCMG Menifee, CPCMG Redhawk, CPCMG Temecula Parkway, and CPCMG Wildomar LA JOLLA REGION: CPCMG Girard NORTH COUNTY INLAND: CPCMG 4S Ranch, CPCMG Fallbrook, CPCMG Scripps Ranch NORTH COUNTY COASTAL: CPCMG Encinitas, CPCMG La Costa The following CPCMG offices will be OPEN Friday, November 26 from 8am to 12pm for sick appointments and newborn visits only. Please call your CPCMG office to make an appointment. SOUTH BAY: CPCMG Medical Center Court EAST COUNTY: CPCMG EL Cajon RIVERSIDE COUNTY:  CPCMG Murrieta LA JOLLA RE

More than 29 million Americans are living with diabetes and unfortunately, children are at increasing risk of developing the disease. Here’s what you need to know about juvenile diabetes: Type 1 diabetes in children is an autoimmune condition in which the pancreas makes little to no insulin, causing sugar in the body to be high. Here are signs that your child might have type 1 diabetes: – increased thirst – frequent urination and usually a large volume – unintentional weight loss – fatigue – irritability or behavior changes – fruity smelling breath Type 2 diabetes in children is a chronic condition that affects how the body processes sugar. In type 2 diabetes, the body develops resistance to insulin. When the body is not able to process sugar in the body correctly, sugar builds up, causing significant health consequences. If your child has type 2 diabetes, they may show the following symptoms: – increased thirst and frequent urination – fatigue – blurry vision – darkened

CPCMG has been named a recipient of the American Medical Association’s Joy in Medicine Health System Recognition Program. CPCMG is one of 44 health systems nationwide who received the award, and one of only four health systems recognized in California. Launched in 2019, the Joy in Medicine Health System Recognition Program is a part of the AMA’s initiative to counter burnout among physicians, nurses, and other health care workers. A national study examining the experiences of physicians and other health care workers who worked in health care systems during the COVID-19 pandemic found that 38% self-reported experiencing anxiety or depression, while 43% suffered from work overload and 49% had burnout. “CPCMG recognized long before the pandemic began, the importance of provider and staff wellness as a core pillar to our group’s success,” said Dr. Adam Breslow, president and CEO. “Our efforts have centered on teamwork, innovation, gratitude, transparency, and resilience. This has transl