General Practitioners

• Pediatric Care
  Thank you for choosing the pediatric services of Franklin Park Pediatrics, part of Mercy Medical Group, the physician subsidiary of Mercy Health Partners. Taking care of children is one of life's most rewarding challenges. We take our responsibility for helping you keep your children healthy very seriously. That's why we've written this book to answer and address some of the most common questions and issues regarding the care of your healthy and sick children.
• Ear Infections
  Asthma is a chronic problem that needs close and ongoing care. Sometimes called Reactive Airway Disease, it is a chronic illness characterized by repeated episodes of wheezing, coughing, chest tightness and sometimes difficulty breath­ing. These episodes are triggered by various airway irritants including colds, ear infections, sinus infections, tobacco smoke, allergies, and strenuous exercise. Asthma is frequently inherited and more common in children with seasonal allergies or eczema.
• Sleep Disorders
• Emergency Care
  This site is designed to give parents some general information and guide-lines about children's health. It isn't a substitute for office visits or emergency care, but can help you to better understand...
• Immunizations
  Fever is the body's normal response to viral or bacterial infection. The tem­perature alone, however, is not a good indication of the severity of the infection. Your child's appearance and behavior are better indicators of illness. Please note also that fevers less than 102° F are expected in the first 24 hours after a DPT immunization. All children under 8 weeks of age with any temperature over 100° F should have their temperature rechecked and verified, then call the doctor.

Dermatologists

• Skin Cancer
  Sunscreen — Use SPF 30 block. Higher SPF factors are not much more beneficial. All children (and parents) need sunscreen and should regularly wear hats and sunglasses. Most labels do not recommend for use on babies under six months of age. They bum too easily and shouldn't be in the sun at all! Some studies suggest that high sun exposure under three years of age can be associated with increased risks for skin cancer later in life.
• Eczema
  Eczema is a red, extremely itchy rash which results from an inherited type of sensitive skin and lowered itch threshold. Flare-ups occur when there is contact with irritating surfaces. This is a chronic condition which usually doesn't go away prior to adolescence. Eczema of the face usually clears up by age 2-3 years.

Allergists

• Allergies