SOCPA’s Dr. Katherine Williamson was recently featured as an expert source in an Associated Press article on keeping babies and young children safe in extreme summer heat. Picked up by outlets across the country, the piece highlights Dr. Williamson‘s guidance on a growing safety concern for families. As she explains, heat is becoming a bigger […]
Stroller safety: keeping your baby cool on hot summer days
A few simple habits can keep your little one safe and comfortable every time you head outside.
Dr. Eric Ball on the Vitamin OC Podcast: Vaccines, Advocacy, and Protecting Our Kids
SOCPA pediatrician and Orange County Medical Association Physician of the Year Dr. Eric Ball was recently featured on the Vitamin OC Podcast, where he sat down to talk about something close to his heart: keeping kids safe through vaccines. From the Disneyland measles outbreak to the realities of misinformation parents face today, Dr. Ball shares […]
SOCPA’s Dr. Katherine Williamson Shares Halloween Safety Tips on KTLA
SOCPA’s very own Dr. Katherine Williamson was featured on KTLA’s “The Doctor Will See You Now” to share important Halloween safety tips — helping families enjoy a fun, healthy, and safe night! She discussed key reminders such as choosing proper fitting costumes, using reflective gear or body lights to stay visible after dark, eating a […]
Measles outbreak a decade ago was Dr. Eric Ball’s call to action: AAP News
SOCPA pediatrician Dr. Eric Ball, a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics Board of Directors and chair of AAP District IX, reflects on his “Call To Action” with the Measles outbreak 10 years ago. Thank you, Dr. Ball, for being our children’s health champion!
As more adults get vaccinated, what can kids do to keep safe?
Shots in arms are the quickest way out of this pandemic, according to Dr. Kate Williamson, a pediatrician at Children’s Hospital of Orange County and Mission Hospital. Williamson is also the president of the American Academy of Pediatrics-Orange County Chapter. “It is true. There are some variants going around that increase the likelihood of spread, […]







