Alpine Medical Group Pediatrics
Our friendly pediatricians and staff work to provide the best medical care to babies, children and teens in Salt Lake City.
Pediatric Care
801-521-2640
801-595-8899
1060 East 100 South, Suite 400
Salt Lake City, Utah 84102
For parents
There is no shortage of advice for parents; from family, the internet, or even strangers! Sometimes it can be tricky to pick out which sources to trust. Our favorite websites and links for information about kids and parenting are below. Your provider may have more links available in the "For Parents" section under their personal bio, or just click on your doctor's name to the left to take you to their page.
Immunization Guidelines
Our practice follows the immunization guidelines recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. For descriptions of these vaccines and the diseases they protect against, please visit www.aap.org/immunization/.
Well Visits
Newborn Visit(usually about two days after leaving the hospital, as early as possible for home or birth
center births)
2 Week Visit
2 Month Visit
4 Month Visit
6 Month Visit
9 Month Visit
12 Month Visit
15 Month Visit
18 Month Visit
2 Years, and every year after through high school
Please click here for more information.
General
This is the American Academy of Pediatrics website for parents. You can read about normal development, research any illnesses, and stay up to date on the latest recommendations here.
www.healthychildren.org.
Looking for a free event for your child or teen? The library has an easy access site.
www.slcpl.lib.ut.us.
If you are planning any international travel check the CDC's website for up-to-date information
and advisories.
wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel.
Terrific information to help your family obtain and maintain healthy weights. There is a link to a BMI calculator as well:
www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/wecan/index.htm.
If you are planning international travel, either of these services might be helpful. www.healthcare.utah.edu/travelclinic
www.slvhealth.org/SERVICES/travelClinic
Safety
Utah Poison Control can you help prevent and assess potential poisonings. You should
definitely visit this site if you are childproofing or have a young child.
www.uuhsc.utah.edu/poison.
These two sites have helpful, up-to-date information about car and booster seat safety.
www.seatcheck.org.
www.boosttil8.org
Special Interests
If your child has special medical needs you will find this useful. If you have gotten a call about
a positive newborn screening test, click on the "newborn disorders" tab to learn more.
www.medicalhomeportal.org.
If you have been asked to try a dairy-free diet this will be a helpful site.
www.thefussybabysite.com/coping/non-dairy-diet-and-breastfeeding.
This website has information about helping kids with reflux, cellia disease, and other gastrointestinal problems. www.gastrokids.org