Resources for Parents
Developmental Assessment Forms:
Physical Forms:
- For Sports Physicals (WIAA Preparticipation Physical Evaluation Form) http://www.wiaawi.org/Portals/0/PDF/Forms/physicalcard.pdf
- For Childcare Physicals dcf.wisconsin.gov/forms/pdf/dcf_f_cfs0060_e.pdf
Newborn Screening Information
- Wisconsin Newborn Screening Laboratory www.slh.wisc.edu/newborn/parentsguide
Breastfeeding
- Meriter Breastfeeding Clinic: 608-417-6547; Monday-Friday, 9am-6pm
- Kellymom Breastfeeding Website www.kellymom.com
- Cindy Curtis, RNC, IBCLC,CCE,CD Website www.breastfeedingonline.com
- Dr. Jack Newman, IBCLC Articles www.breastfeedingonline.com/newman.shtml
- Learning to Breastfeed www.womenshealth.gov/breastfeeding/learning-to-breastfeed/
Immunization Resources:
- Vaccine Education Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia www.vaccine.chop.edu
- American Academy of Pediatrics Childhood Immunization Support Program www.cispimmunize.org
- Why Should I Immunize My Child? www.cispimmunize.org/fam/why.html
- Immunization Education Program www.paaap.org/immunize/
- Centers for Disease Control www.cdc.gov/nip/home-hcp-htm
- National Network of Immunization Information www.immunizationinfo.org
- Institute for Vaccine Safety, Johns Hopkins University www.vaccinesafety.edu
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services www.vaccines.gov
Child Development
- American Academy of Pediatrics www.healthychildren.org
- CDC Learn the Signs Act Early www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/actearly/
- Autism Speaks www.autismspeaks.org/whatisit/learnsigns.php
Parenting Support:
- A New Way to Understand Your Baby's Crying: www.purplecrying.info
- American Academy of Pediatrics www.healthychildren.org
- Parental Stress Line: 608-241-2221 6am-Midnight; En Espanol: Tuesday, 1pm-4pm; Thursday, 10am-12pm and after 6pm
- Families United Network: 608-241-4888
Poison Control Center
- National Hotline: 800-222-1222
- American Association of Poison Control Centers www.aapcc.org
Safety Information
- Carseat Information www.carseat.org
- Product Recall Information http://www.cpsc.gov/
- Kohl Safety Center www.uwhealth.org/kids-health-and-safety/kohls-safety-center/11928
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Baby Ready Pets! by the Humane Society http://www.giveshelter.org/baby-ready-pets.html
- Before a new baby is born, expectant parents need to prepare. Getting your pet ready for a baby is a vital part of the process. We recommend attending this class when you are 3 to 4 months pregnant. Dane County Humane Society offers this class every 2 months at various locations in the Madison area.
Travel Information:
- Centers for Disease Control www.cdc.org/travel
- UW Health Travel Clinic: 608-263-6421
Childcare Information
- American Academy of Pediatrics Child Care Organization www.healthychildcare.org
- National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care www.healthykids.us
- National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies www.childcareaware.org
- Community Coordinated Child Care, Inc. (Madison area resource and referral agency for child care) www.4-c.org
- National Association for the Education of Young Children www.naeyc.org
- Madison City Accreditation www.cityofmadison.com
Diet/Nutrition information:
- USDA ChooseMyPlate www.choosemyplate.gov/
- American Academy of Pediatrics www.healthychildren.org
- Food Allergy Association of Wisconsin www.foodallergywis.org/
- Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network www.foodallergy.org/
About Our Nurses
The personalized medical care we provide for our patients at Associated Physicians is supported exclusively by experienced and respected Registered Nurses who have worked in their specialties for years. So you see the same attentive doctor and the same compassionate, highly skilled nurses, year in and year out and you get the assurance of a health-care team who knows you and your health care needs very, very well.
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“You are truly a caring, compassionate and highly skilled physician who goes above and beyond to ensure that your patients' needs are met. I have also found the staff at Associated Physicians, particularly the nursing staff to be kind and helpful.”
