News You Need To Know

Daily life has looked a lot different for many of us over the last few weeks as the coronavirus pandemic has all but come in like a wrecking ball. The CDCs recommendations for social distancing, and the mandatory shelter-in-place orders in effect across the nation have not only had an effect on our work and school schedules, but have also infiltrated our social lives. It’s changed the way we shop, the way we have meals, the way we make plans, and the way we interact with the people in our circles. Flatten the Curve with Your Family Change can be tough, but in these circumstances, it’s so impor......

Chattanooga’s Best Summer Camps for Kids Few things in childhood shape us in the way that time spent at summer camp does, and those special summer camp experiences benefit our kids in so many different ways. At camp, kids can get a chance to explore the outdoors, make friends and expand their social skills, try new things and learn new skills, and develop a stronger sense of self confidence and independence. Because all of these things are so important for healthy development, your friends at NiteOwl Pediatrics pulled together a round up of some local summer camp opportunities Chattanooga pare......

Chattanooga is a great city for family activities– with myriad opportunities to engage in both indoor and outdoor activities while getting much-needed exercise with the people you love the most. At NiteOwl Pediatrics after hours urgent care, we can’t stress enough the importance of regular physical activity for overall health....

Flu season typically lasts from the start of fall to the end of spring; and let’s face it, that’s a lot of months to be concerned about. Get vaccinated, eat healthy foods, wash your hands like it’s your favorite, and keep those Clorox wipes close at hand– because the last thing you want is two weeks in bed with the flu....

How to Treat High Fevers in Children It’s perfectly normal for kids to run fevers from time to time. A fever is actually most often a sign that the body is fighting off an infection; however, if your little one wakes in the night hot and sweaty, flushed cheeks, and feeling miserable, it’s sometimes hard to know exactly what to do. So the staff at NiteOwl Pediatrics after hours urgent care in Chattanooga TN has put together a little info about fevers, how to deal with them, and when your child should see a pediatrician. What Exactly is a Fever? A fever results when the body’s internal temperat......

NiteOwl Pediatrics is happy to serve you during the upcoming holiday season. Our expert pediatric staff wants to help keep you and yours healthy, so you can fully enjoy the magic of the holidays. May your feet be warm, and your hearts be full! We’re open 7 days a week and our service hours are: Mon-Fri 5:00pm to 11:00pm Sat-Sun 3:00pm to 11:00pm We will be closed on the following holidays: July 4th Thanksgiving Day Christmas Eve Christmas Day New Year’s Eve...

Nebulizer Breathing Treatments for Respiratory Infections in Kids Parents know there are few things worse than your child feeling unwell, especially when you can’t do much to make them feel better or lessen their discomfort. We all do everything we can to help our kids deal with illness in the best way, and sometimes we need assistance from a pediatrician to tackle the symptoms. If your child is experiencing symptoms like wheezy breathing, persistent cough, shortness of breath, or general difficulty breathing, you may need to administer nebulizer breathing treatments to help. What is a Nebuli......

Don't Let Flu Season Get the Best of You and Yours As the seasons shift and flu season approaches, there are steps you can take to keep your clan healthy and avoid the miserable symptoms that accompany the influenza virus. It’s no secret how rampant the flu is, in fact, according to the CDC, influenza has affected between 9.3 and 49 million people annually since 2010, resulting in 140,000 and 960,000 hospitalizations and between 12,000 and 79,000 deaths annually. So to keep yourself and your family in the clear, there are some preventative steps you can take to avoid the flu’s extreme discomfo......

Ragweed Means Fall Allergies for Chattanooga: How to Treat Allergy Symptoms in Kids Most folks in the southeast eagerly await the summer/fall season change, and all the fun things that come along with it. Long sleeves! Color-changing trees! Pumpkin everything! But the coming of fall also ushers in many new pollen types as various seasonal plants begin to bloom. Ugh. Ragweed. If you live in Chattanooga, you cringe when you hear this evil little word: ragweed. Ragweeds are flowering plants in the aster family that grow in the tropical and subtropical regions, primarily across North America. The......

  How to Keep Your Child Healthy in School Here at NiteOwl Pediatrics in Chattanooga, we make it our mission to make sure that children of all ages remain happy and healthy. With the school year just beginning, children around the area are once again going to file into classrooms and, unfortunately, be exposed to a host of germs. In today’s blog post, we wanted to go over some tips that we have to help you make sure that your child stays as healthy as possible during the school year. With a little work, you and your child can greatly reduce the chances of sickness. How Can I Keep My Child Hea......