News for Your Child's Health - West County Pediatrics "Children First and Always"

The Covid-19 Pandemic and your Pediatrician

5/31/2020

During the Covid-19 Pandemic, we have maintained availability for our patients and will continue to do so until it is resolved. We have prepared our staff and are following successful guidelines to prevent infection by the Coronavirus.

In Pediatrics, the Coronavirus has not been as severe when compared to those over age 65 and those with chronic health problems such as Heart Disease, Hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes and those with diseases that suppress the immune system. In the USA, statistics from the CDC show (www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019ncov/coviddata/covidview/index.html)
the lowest hospitalization rate (Birth to age 4years 4.1 hospitalizations per 100,000 children and from age 5 to 17 even lower at 1.9 hospitalizations per 100,000 children) occurs in the Pediatric age group. Sadly, there has been 12 fatalities related to Cover-19 infection in children across the USA but all had a
pre-existing high risk medical condition. In the state of Missouri, there have been no Pediatric fatalities.

So we must continue to practice excellent prevention measures especially good hand washing and when able, wear a mask when outside the home, especially in large group areas.

Finally, West County Pediatrics is available to provide for all your children's healthcare needs including check-ups, sick visits, injuries and consultations. If at the time of scheduling the symptoms of your child are highly suggestive of infection by Covid-19, we will bring the child to an exam room without entry through the waiting room to minimize spread of the Coronavirus. We are requiring all visitors to wear a mask and are doing everything possible to minimize time in our waiting room both before and after your visit. We at West County Pediatrics believe it is safe to visit us! We are here for you!

Dr. Killian returns to Uganda March 14th to March 25th

3/13/2019

Dr. Killan will once again be visiting Kawete, Uganda and the elementary school in Kawete to provide medical care. Thank you for everyone who again contributed eye glasses to support the community in Kawete with their vision difficulties! Thank you also to Dr. Lowther, Dr. Bayer, Dr. Carney and Marla Olish PNP for supporting the mission as well! You may follow the blog of the trip on the website www.christcommunityinternational.org.

Child whose Ventricular Septal Defect was found during visit 2 years ago and whose surgery was successfully completed 1 year ago!

Dr. Killian will be traveling to Uganda to Provide Medical Care

9/30/2018

Dr. Killian and Christ Community International will be visiting Kawete, Uganda from October 2nd til October 10th. This will be his 14th visit! thank you to his fellow doctors and staff for making this possible. Thank you also for all those who contributed eyewear and used prescription glasses to be used to help the villagers he meets with troubled vision. You can follow the trip blog by visiting www.christcommunityinternational.com and click on the blog tab! Dr. Killian will return to West County Pediatrics on October 15, 2018.

Dr. Killian will be visiting Uganda again this fall!

10/14/2017

Dr. Killian will be visiting Kawete, Uganda for the 12th time this fall from October 13th til October 27th. He will be visiting the same community of Kawete in eastern Uganda which is 40 miles from the Nile River! He and the team from Christ Community International will once again deliver medical care and support to the children and families of Christ Community Lutheran School-Uganda! Dr. Killian appreciates your support and wishes to thank his fellow Pediatricians-Dr. Bayer, Dr. Carney, Dr. Lowther and Marla Olish PNP for helping make this mission possible. You may follow the mission team on the blog www.ccifall2017.blogspot.com or visit the website www.christcommunityinternational.org

Dr. Killian making 10th visit to Uganda

10/12/2016

October 13th til 24th will be the dates of this fall's visit by Dr. Killian and the mission team of Christ Community International to Kawete, Uganda. Follow the team via blog on the website: www.christcommunityinternational.org.

Dr. Killian making 9th Trip to village of Kawete, Uganda!

3/10/2016

Dr. Kilian will be visiting Uganda this year on Spring Break again! He will provide medical care to the children and families of Christ Community Lutheran School-Uganda in rural Uganda-"The Pearl of Africa" Please join along on the trip by following him on Facebook at www.facebook.com/christcommunityinternationalinc or at the blog: http://ccispring2016.blogspot.com. He will be joined by 12 others including Dr. Craig Belsha, Pediatric Nephrologist from Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital. A special thank you to the staff at West County Pediatrics for helping make this trip possible and to everyone for their support and prayers.

Dr. Killian on 8th Medical Mission to Kawete

10/11/2015

Dr. Killian will be on a medical mission to the community of Kawete in the country of Uganda with Christ Community International from October 13th till October 22nd. You may follow the mission trip on the Blog at http://cclsukawetefall2015.blogspot.com ! Thanks to the staff and all the physicians of West County Pediatrics for helping to make the mission possible!

Dr. Killian to visit Uganda for Medical Mission

3/7/2015

Dr. Killian will be making his seventh visit to Christ Community Lutheran School-Uganda in Kawete, Uganda this Spring from March 10 till March 22. He will provide care for the children of the school and their families! He loves to see the people of Uganda and help when he can to improve the health of the community. Follow the blog at www.cciugandaspring2015.blogspot.com. Thanks to the physicians and staff of West County Pediatrics for caring for Dr Killian's patients while he is gone!

Spring Mission Trip to Kawete, Uganda

4/22/2014

Dr. Killian will be making his fifth visit to a community in rural Uganda to support a local school and deliver medical care to the children. The school is located in Kawete, Uganda about 100 miles northeast of Lake Victoria where the Nile River begins. Though the poverty of resources makes life challenging, the people are joyous and grateful for the support we bring them. Thanks to the help of the staff and physicians of West County Pediatrics for making it possible for this mission to occur. You may follow the blog of the trip at www.christcommunityinternational.blogspot.com.

Schedule School Physicals and Sports Participation Exams

4/16/2013

As we come to the end of our current school year it is time to get ready for our next! Many families will need their children to have an exam for school attendance or for participation in school sports. Now is the time to call and schedule your visit. Our physicians and Nurse Practicioner have their physical exam schedules open for the coming school year. Call as soon as you can so you do not have to scramble later this summer to have a physical done before school or school sports begin in August. Also if you are enrolled in our online scheduling site MyMercy.net you may also schedule your appointment online. Looking forward to seeing you soon!