It is with both gratitude and heartfelt sadness that we announce the upcoming departure of Dr. McHugh from JDC Pediatrics in August 2025.
Dr. McHugh has been an integral part of our team, bringing not only her exceptional medical expertise but also her unwavering compassion and dedication to every patient she has cared for. Beyond her professional achievements, Dr. McHugh has touched our hearts with her genuine kindness and ability to make every patient and family feel like an extension of her own. Her passion for pediatric development, allergies, and asthma has had a lasting impact on countless children in our community.
Dr. McHugh will be embarking on a new adventure, as her husband's job will require their family to relocate. We are sure that wherever she goes, she will continue to inspire and make a difference. We will miss her joyful spirit, her shared love for the Nittany Lions, and the warmth she brought to our practice.
Dr. McHugh, thank you for everything you have contributed to JDC Pediatrics. You will always hold a special place in our hearts, and we wish you and your family the very best in this exciting new chapter!
Healthy Weight and Your Child is a new program through the YMCA Center for Healthy Living. It creates a safe, fun, and active environment for children and families to explore proven methods of living a healthier lifestyle.
Children need and love to be outdoors. Fortunately, the chance of your children becoming infected by ticks is quite low if you take steps to reduce the risk of bites.
We know how important it is to get quick, convenient care when your child isn’t feeling their best. That’s why we’re now offering Express Care appointments which you can schedule on-line through our website. These are available at our Enola location only.
Please note the following change to JDC’s procedure for seeing your newborn in the hospital.
Are you expecting? Congratulations! We are now accepting newborns into the practice.
The next time you come into our office for an appointment, you may notice some new ways that we are communicating with you and sending out information.
Recent measles outbreaks have many families concerned. Most of the people who have gotten sick were not vaccinated against measles. This is a stark reminder of the importance of making sure your children are fully vaccinated.
Certain ADHD medications are still facing significant shortages. If you are experiencing difficulties in locating your child's ADHD medication, this information may help.
Whether it's for sports, summer camp, daycare, or a learner's permit, your child will most likely need a physical form filled out by us at some point. We’d like to let you know about a change in how we will be giving completed forms back to you.
Before you pick up the phone to call us for an appointment you may want to check “Is Your Child Sick” on our website's home page. You will find helpful advice on managing your child’s symptoms.