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TOY LIBRARY GHANA NEWS!!

June 11, 2017, Filed Under: Events, Notices

Dear Parents and Friends

Toy Library Ghana opened its doors 1 year ago and we are working hard as ever to make it better and more accessible to as many children as possible. After a few fits and starts, we have expanded services and increased our toy inventory. We have some exciting news to tell you.

First I am pleased to introduce Dr. Susanna Stevens, our Public Health consultant who has taken on the many tasks of promoting, managing and helping to developing new ideas and concepts for the library. Many of you have met Dr. Susanna already! She joined CHILDAccra this past March and has done an incredible job. Thanks to her, the library now provides a couple of new services, Story time with puppets and Play dates where we come to your home. Dr Susanna comes from the Netherlands and is a Physician.

The Second big news is that TOY LIBRARY GHANA will soon have its own website and mobile link. Keep a watch out for our big announcement when it is completed. You will be able to access the website through your smartphone or tablet.

“www.toylibraryghana.com”

Other news for you to know about are as follows:

Regular Library time in the clinic is still Tuesday – Friday 9-4 and Saturday 9-12.
Mobile service is available to schools and agencies where we are go out and children who are members can choose a new toy each week. If your child’s school is interested in being a participant, please let us know.
Story telling puppet show time: Toy Library Ghana now offers a story telling time with different books suited for children of different ages. the story-time will be a little show with (hand)puppets (stuffed animals) also, to make is even more fun and educational.
Our newest service are play dates: Toy Library Ghana now offers play dates, where Toy Library Ghana will bring all sorts of toys and games to your home for a very special play date. We will instruct kids and caregivers how to use the games and the playing will be overseen by our Librarian. We will also make sure all goes well and the kids get along. We are child specialist and upon request we can observe for any developmental difficulties in the children participating. A play date will last one hour, and can take place anywhere (in consultation with Toy Libary Ghana). Parents are highly encouraged to participate as well to make it a parent-child play date!

Clean up at Castle Road Special School (Accra Psychiatric hospital)

June 8, 2017, Filed Under: Notices

CHILDAccra staff returned again this sprint to clean up the playground at Castle Road Special School (Accra Psychiatric hospital) Saturday, May 27, 2017). Staff and community volunteers came for a day of sweeping, painting, repairing and creating a fun clean space for the children who reside at the special school. CHILDAccra also made a donation of school materials and supplies

African Union Day – We’re here for you

May 24, 2017, Filed Under: Notices

To all our Patients and Friends

We wish to inform you that the clinic will close on Thursday ( 25th of May 2017) in honor of African Union Day. Please note the clinic will reopen Friday the 26th for appts. For any emergencies Dr. Yovanna Pinto will be available.

We thank you for your patronage and support and we you wish a very blessed holiday.

Easter Holiday Clinic Hours

April 12, 2017, Filed Under: Notices

To all our Patients and Friends

We wish to inform you that the clinic will close on Easter Friday (14th of April 2017) and Easter Monday (17th of April 2017). Please note Saturday the 15th of April is a working day and the clinic is open for appts. The clinic will resume service on Tuesday the 18th of April 2017.

For any emergencies Dr Eleades will be available.

We thank you for your patronage and support and we you wish a very blessed holiday.

Holiday Message from CHILD & Associates

December 20, 2016, Filed Under: Notices

Greetings to all our families, friends and patrons

As we close out 2016 and begin a new year here at CHILD & Associates. I want to share some exciting updates. We celebrated our 10^th Anniversary in style. Thank you very much to those who were able to join us. You spoke and we heard you! Our vision is to always provide you with the latest and most comprehensive care possible. With that in mind we will be providing some new intriguing health services beginning in 2017.

First and foremost, we shall be expanding our staff. Please welcome our new Office Manager Dalene Orleans- Lindsay. A graduate of Ashesi College, Ms. Orleans-Lindsay brings a solid business and administrative skill set to the clinic. We also look forward to ramping our patient base and with that in mind, we welcome Dr. Yovanna Pinto, a talented physician with over 20 years of medical experience.

Continuing our program growth we will be offering the following 3 clinic services:

TEEN Clinic

It seems like yesterday that my twins were in the throes of adolescent. Having run an award-winning Teen Clinic in the US, I know how difficult this time can be. Starting this month, we’re offering 30-minute consults to discuss strategies for raising health adolescents. We’ll cover everything from sexual health and effective communication about sex, to puberty benchmarks and red flags. Dr. Castor and Dr. Baffour will lead this.

SKIN CARE 101

As we mothers get older, it becomes more important to take good care of our skin. Many of us know the basics (cleanse, hydrate, exfoliate) but overlook the details. For example, please answer the following:

True False Drinking water helps hydrate the skin

True False Applying lotion in upward motions helps prevent sagging

True False Cold water makes pores smaller

True False Eating chocolate causes breakouts

If you “False” to any statement above, our new 30-minute Skincare consults are for you!

DIET NO MORE!!

FACT IS – Fad diets don’t work. The good news is: You’re in the right place. Accra provides the perfect context for managing your weight! You can drink water all the time; you can buy fresh produce any time; and with the right information, you can prepare amazingly healthy meals. If you want to slim down, tone up, or get serious about keeping your family healthy, our new on-line and in clinic Nutrition Consults will help.

Office Updates:

If you don’t have time to come in but need medical advice, simply schedule a fax consult. I’ll get back to you within 24 hours. As always, if it’s an emergency, please bring your child to the office or an emergency room. If you’re not sure whether it’s an emergency, call the office and our receptionist will walk you through the checklist (available on our website). After 6pm, go straight to an Emergency Room.

It goes without saying, thank you for making CHILD & Associates your choice for all of your health care needs in 2016 and we look forward to continuing to service you and your loved ones in 2017.

Happy Holidays to all and have a safe and prosperous New Year!

Dr. Juliette & Staff

CHILDAccra commemorates 10th Anniversary

July 18, 2016, Filed Under: Events

http://www.ghananewsagency.org/social/childaccra-commemorates-10th-anniversary-105753

Accra July 17, GNA – CHILDAccra has commemorated its 10th Anniversary celebration at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra, with a worship, praise and dinner night to celebrate the successes chalked out as a child care medical facility.

The event was filled with jazz music and music performances by artistes including Stephanie Benson and Ms Elsie Ottoo, who thrilled the crowd.

Ministering at the evening event, Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams, the Presiding Archbishop and General Overseer of the charismatic Action Chapel International Ministry, commended the health institution for the good work done since its decade of establishment.

He urged Ghanaians to contribute their quota to the development of the nation.

Dr Juliette M Tuakli a Pediatrician and the Chief Executive Officer of the organisation, expressed the commitment of her outfit in providing top-notch childcare and maternal healthcare services for visitors to the centre.

She said the clinic had established a toy library to amuse and foster the development of children whenever parents visit the premises.

She said the medical facility would partner schools within the metropolis to expand the library project.

Dr Tuakli used the event to also appreciate the hardworking staff, partners, families, friends and clients for putting up confidence in the clinic.

Some of the activities earmarked for the celebration are the renovation of the Accra Psychiatric Hospital Children’s playground, immunisation of children to mark the World Immunisation day, Child Prevention Week, Child Abuse Week, Children’s Day and Malaria Day.

CHILDAccra was first established as CHILD & Associates in 2006, a small clinic providing medical care solely to children.

As the network of health services and specialists grew, the clinic expanded its scope of services and now serves entire families.

CHILDAccra is organised into the following departments: CHILD & Associates for medical service; caring for families of the West African community, providing quality healthcare services.

The Ream Reproductive Centre provides services to women and girls from puberty to menopause.

Beyond the Nets a non-profit arm of CHILDAccra, raises awareness about infectious diseases and mosquito borne illnesses, HIV and educates patients and the community on preventive measures.

Medical and Public Health training for medical interns and residents abroad and locally.

GNA

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHILDAccra!!!!

July 12, 2016, Filed Under: Events, Notices

On July 07, 2016 ChildAccra celebrated 10 years of providing health care to Ghana and the West African community. Friends, Colleagues and Patients partied and celebrated at the Labadie Beach

Hotel with staff. It was an evening filled with celebratory and inspirational words, thoughts, poems and songs dedicated to the hard work and perseverance of Dr. Juliette Tuakli and her resilient team. After 2 months of some really incredible activities that highlighted the work of the clinic last week’s evening event brought home, the courage, humility and dedication that characterize the culture of the clinic.

Dr. Juliette Tuakli – 2016 Diaspora Leadership Recognition

May 23, 2016, Filed Under: Notices

Congratulations to Dr. Juliette Tuakli on being named one of the “Most Influential Contemporary African Diaspora Leaders” for 2016. She is joined by President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, Dr Erika Bennett, Dr Julius Garvey, Oprah Winfrey, Micheal Jordan, Rev. Jesse Jackson who among 100 names have committed their lives and actions towards the betterment of all people of the African Diaspora. Your can read all about Dr Juliette and these other leaders in the new 2016 edition. If you would like to own a copy of this historical edition, go to http://africandiasporaleaders.com/order/

The 2016 FIVE BEST PARENTING STRATEGIES award goes to Ms. ERINN OFORI!!

April 21, 2016, Filed Under: Events

Congratulations and thank you for sharing your words of wisdom to all parents!!! Another lucky winner will be selected on April 22, 2016. Last chance to stop in the clinic and put your best parenting strategies in the basket. Winner receives one free office visit to Child & Associates.

Ms. Ofori’s parenting tips:

1. READ, LISTEN AND TALK TO YOUR CHILD

2. GIVE UNDIVIDED ATTENTION- PUT AWAY YOUR PHONE WHEN WITH YOUR CHILD

3. GIVE THEM MEMORIES, NOT THINGS

4. TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS

5. TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF TOO! HAPPY MOMMY=HAPPY CHILD

CHILD and Associates launches 10th Anniversary celebration

April 19, 2016, Filed Under: Notices

By Kwamina Tandoh/ Celestine Seyram Tsievor, GNA

Accra, April 16, GNA – CHILD and Associates, an Accra-based medical facility dedicated to the wellbeing of children and families, has launched activities for its 10th anniversary slated for July 7.

Among the activities include free immunisation of children at the centre’s premises in Accra on April 25 to April 30, to mark World Immunisation Week.

CHILD and Associates, through education, support, and medical services focuses on strengthening families and helping patients make informed decisions on their wellbeing.

Speaking at the ceremony, Dr Juliette M Tuakli a Pediatrician and the Chief Executive Officer of the organisation expressed the commitment of her outfit in providing top-notch childcare and maternal healthcare services for visitors to the centre.

She said in order to become a first class medical facility for not just children, parents and institutions, the centre has expanded its activities by establishing women’s health unit, toy library, first class pediatric clinic, public health, malaria prevention programme, behavioural health unit and a robust clinical training programme.

Dr Tuakili noted that CHILD and Associates has been working with a number of medical specialists in diverse fields in order to offer high quality medical care to children.

She explained that in this ‘era of throw away children’, she is being reminded daily of the inherent value each child has.

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