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Meeting Your Baby’s Pediatrician Before Birth: What to Expect
posted: Jan. 15, 2026.

Meeting Your Baby’s Pediatrician Before Birth: What to Expect At Children's Health Center, serving families in Tampa and Riverview, FL, we encourage expectant parents to meet with a pediatrician before their Read more
Preparing Your Child for Sports & School Physicals: Tips for Parents
posted: Nov. 06, 2025.

Sports and school physicals help make sure kids are healthy, safe, and ready to participate in the activities they love. Whether your child is starting a new sport, joining a Read more
Prenatal Counseling: Preparing Expectant Parents for a Healthy Pregnancy
posted: Nov. 03, 2025.

Bringing a new life into the world is an incredible journey—one filled with anticipation, excitement, and plenty of questions. At Children’s Health Center, with offices in Tampa and Riverview, FL, Read more
How a Pediatrician Supports Your Child’s Health From Birth to Adolescence
posted: Jul. 22, 2025.

Raising a child means celebrating milestones, navigating surprises, and making countless decisions—all while keeping your child’s health and happiness front and center. That’s why having a trusted pediatrician matters. At Read more
What Pediatricians Check for During Routine Visits
posted: Jun. 05, 2025.

As parents, we often schedule routine pediatric checkups because we know we’re “supposed to.” But have you ever wondered what pediatricians are really looking for during these visits? At Children’s Read more
How ADHD Evaluations Help in Accurate Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
posted: Feb. 06, 2025.

Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects children and adults. It makes it harder to focus, stay organized, and control impulses. In kids, ADHD might manifest as constant Read more
What Are Sports and School Physicals? Understanding Their Importance
posted: Nov. 26, 2024.

School and sports physicals are important for several reasons. They can help ensure your child enjoys a healthy school year, and that your child can safely participate in sports. The Read more
How To Prepare for Your First Prenatal Counseling Appointment
posted: Aug. 09, 2024.

Children's Health Center, with Dr. Elizabeth Yakubu and Dr. Alrick Drummond, understands how to prepare mothers for their upcoming childbirth. Few experiences are as wonderful and stressful, so we make Read more
The Importance of Establishing a Relationship With a Pediatrician
posted: Mar. 04, 2024.

Establishing a relationship with a pediatrician is one step you can take to promote better health and wellness for your kids. Pediatric providers monitor the growth, development, and health of Read more
Navigating the Pediatric ADHD Evaluation Process: What Parents Need To Know
posted: Feb. 08, 2024.

Children's Health Center, with Dr. Elizabeth Yakubu and Dr. Alrick Drummond, can help with many pediatric health issues. For example, we can diagnose ADHD in Tampa, and Riverview, FL, and Read more
Why Are Physicals So Important?
posted: Jul. 14, 2023.

Regular physicals for children offer numerous benefits. Firstly, they help monitor a child's growth and development, allowing early detection of any concerns or delays. Physicals in Tampa and Riverview, FL, Read more
The Benefits of Prenatal Counseling
posted: Apr. 05, 2023.

When you want to start a family, prenatal counseling can help you and your new family thrive. Dr. Elizabeth Yakubu and Dr. Alrick Drummond at Children’s Health Center offer a Read more
When To See a Pediatrician
posted: Jan. 05, 2023.

Dr. Elizabeth Yakubu and Dr. Alrick Drummond, pediatricians at the Children’s Health Center in Tampa, and Riverview, FL, offer a relaxing and comfortable environment for specialized childcare. What is a Pediatrician? A pediatrician is a Read more
When an ADHD Evaluation is Needed
posted: Oct. 06, 2022.

It’s normal for a young child to be unable to sit still or pay attention at all times, but when is that a sign of a more complicated issue? As Read more
When to Visit a Pediatrician
posted: Jun. 13, 2022.

How your pediatricians in Riverview and Tampa, FL, can help protect your child’s health When you have an ill child, it can be difficult to know when to visit a pediatrician. Read more
What is the purpose of Prenatal Counseling?
posted: Apr. 29, 2022.

We can help you navigate the unexpected when you’re expecting. Becoming a parent brings with it a roller coaster of emotions. We understand that while there is a lot of excitement Read more