Information on topics from A-Z
Orangetown Pediatric brings reliable, up-to-date health and safety information from the American Academy of Pediatrics directly to our patients. Browse the online library of information on topics from A-Z, or use their search feature below, to find exactly the information you are looking for.
Concussion testing
We now offer concussion testing at Orangetown Pediatrics for children ages 10 and older. We use a program called ImPACT (Immediate Post Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Test), a neurocognitive test to help guide concussion care.
The first step is to get a baseline test, which takes about 20-25 minutes. This test evaluates verbal and visual memory, processing speed and reaction time. If your child has an injury, we use this baseline reading to evaluate the extent of the injury and make return-to-play recommendations. Some of the local high schools offer baseline testing for varsity athletes, but we recommend a baseline test for all children ages 10 or older who play sports.
Call our office if you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment.
Lactation support
Orangetown Pediatrics was named the first Breastfeeding Friendly Pediatric Practice in Rockland County. Lenora Mesibov is our lactation consultant. She is available Monday through Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m. and by special appointment on Fridays.
She can assist with many breastfeeding issues such as:
- establishing good breastfeeding habits early on
- inadequate weight gain
- latching difficulties
- supply issues
- returning to work
- breastfeeding multiples
- breastfeeding after surgery
Recommended links:
- Breastfeeding Your Newborn
- Cup Feeding Your Breastfed Baby
- Engorgement
- Establishing and Maintaining Milk Supply When Baby is Not Breastfeeding
- How to Bottle Feed a Breastfed Baby
- La Leche League Meetings
- Lactation Cookies Recipe
- Lactation Cookies Recipe 2
- Making More Milk
- Milk Storage Chart
- Storing BreastMilk
- Switch Nursing
- Tongue Tie Release
- When Baby Bites
- Link to Video — Your Baby Knows How to Latch On
If you have any breastfeeding questions, please call the office and schedule a consultation.
Important links
- National Institute of Health: information on various child and adolescent health topics.
- Kids Nutrition: Healthy eating tips and other nutritional information for children.
- Center for Disease Control traveler’s health: information on health topics by destination, including vaccines and medications you will need for your trip. Be sure to check this a few months prior to travel.
- The Upper Breast Side: Manhattan store with large selection of breastfeeding essentials.
- Breast Feeding Information
- Consumer Product Safety Commission: list of recalled products and safety tips.
- Internet safety: information for parents, kids, and adolescents about how to use the internet safely and protect your family from exploitation.
- Accident Prevention: how to keep your children safer from accidental injuries.
- Car seats: Car seat information from the U.S. Department of Traffic Safety.
- Symptom Checker
Important phone numbers
Poison Control: 800-222-1222
Rockland County Mental Health Crisis Center: 845-364-2200