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Problematic screen use at age 11-12 associated with poor health outcomes later
05/26/26

Problematic screen use at age 11-12 associated with poor health outcomes later

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Study: Teen sleep at its lowest in three decades
05/26/26

Study: Teen sleep at its lowest in three decades

Read full article here for more information.

Sports ECG Requirement for Student Athletes
05/19/26

Sports ECG Requirement for Student Athletes

Take a look at the Sports ECG Requirements for Student Athletes here.

Common Colds
02/20/26

Common Colds

As pediatric practitioners and MOMs, we get it. There is nothing worse than seeing your kiddo miserable with a runny nose and cough 🤧. In our offices here in Lakeland, this is one of the most common things we see. And every time, the big question is: “Can’t we just do antibiotics?” Here’s the honest ... Common Colds

The Booger-Coaster: Why Kids Seem to Always Be Sick 🎢
11/17/25

The Booger-Coaster: Why Kids Seem to Always Be Sick 🎢

The Booger-Coaster: Why Kids Seem to Always Be Sick 🎢 (A giggle-filled guide from your friends at Lakeside Pediatrics in sunny Central Florida!) 🦠 “Why is my kid always sick?” Because tiny humans are basically adorable germ magnets—especially during their first year in daycare! According to super-smart people (like the American Academy of Pediatrics), kiddos ... The Booger-Coaster: Why Kids Seem to Always Be Sick 🎢

Measles: A Sneaky Illness You Need to Know About!
04/18/25

Measles: A Sneaky Illness You Need to Know About!

Measles is like an invisible troublemaker. It’s a really contagious sickness that can spread super fast—so fast, that almost everyone who hasn’t had the vaccine or gotten sick already can catch it! The virus can spread even if you don’t touch someone, like if they cough or sneeze in a place you were just in. ... Measles: A Sneaky Illness You Need to Know About!

We’re Central Florida’s 2024 Best of The Best!
02/03/25

We’re Central Florida’s 2024 Best of The Best!

We’d like to thank our Central Florida community for their continued support of our pediatric clinics! Our patient families are what make Lakeside Pediatrics so special. Because of your support we have been selected Central Florida’s Best of the Best 2024 for Pediatric Clinics.  So celebrate with us on this achievement because you, our families, ... We’re Central Florida’s 2024 Best of The Best!

Winner of The Ledger’s 2022 Best of Central Florida
09/27/22

Winner of The Ledger’s 2022 Best of Central Florida

Winner of The Ledger’s 2022 Best of Central Florida in the Category of Pediatrics - Congratulations Dr. Cara Cannon!

What is Evidenced Based Medicine?
02/10/22

What is Evidenced Based Medicine?

Effective medical care is treatment provided which includes the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place.

Lakeside Pediatrics Adds New Insurance Plan Aetna Better Health
08/30/21

Lakeside Pediatrics Adds New Insurance Plan Aetna Better Health

Lakeside Pediatrics Adds New Insurance Plans, Aetna Better Health and Aetna Healthy Kids.

Lakeside Pediatrics Awarded IBCLC Care Award for 2020
10/05/20

Lakeside Pediatrics Awarded IBCLC Care Award for 2020

Congratulations! Lakeside Pediatrics has been awarded the IBCLC Care Award for 2020.

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