Jacqueline Phillips, MD

At The Village Doctor, we support the transition from pediatric care with compassion and continuity. In a recent discussion with a friend who was surprised to learn we care for patients in their early 20s, I was reminded

As the seasons change, many families eagerly anticipate more time outdoors, blooming flowers, and warmer weather. However, for children with seasonal allergies, this time of year can bring a different set of challenges. Pediatric seasonal allergies—commonly known as

Many of us have likely been glued to screens as we monitor the wildfires and talk to family and friends who have been directly affected in Los Angeles. As parents, we also face the challenge of addressing our

As a mother to three young children and a pediatrician, I spend a lot of time trying to encourage my own children to behave well and a good amount of  time helping parents find ways to increase desirable

As teenagers find their new routines back in school and school workload ramps up, many are reminiscing about their carefree summer days that allowed them to sleep in and stay up late. Truly, many of us wish there

Heat stroke usually develops as a progression from milder heat-related illnesses such as heat cramps and heat exhaustion. When a person’s internal temperature rises too high (typically above 104°F), the body’s cooling mechanisms (such as sweating and vasodilation)

Last month, the CDC reported that one individual had been infected with a strain of bird flu, but given our collective anxieties after the COVID pandemic, this news made headlines.  H5N1 flu, also known as avian influenza or

  Lately as teens come through the office for their check-ups, I have heard many tales of very busy kids navigating sports, hard classes, after-school programs and of course college applications are in the mix at the moment