Our Favorite Local Activities & Safety Tips

Rocco and Lucia’s Dr.STITCH Story

Rocco and Lucia, Ages 2 and 4 Incident: Rocco was playing in the kitchen before he fell and hit his head. Lucia was playing in the pool before sustaining an eyebrow laceration. “Both of my children [in two separate accidents] had lacerations under their eyebrows which needed sutures. We saw Dr. Dobryansky the first visit, and he was AMAZING with […]

Barbara’s Dr.STITCH Story

Barbara, Age 67 Incident: Barbara had a flap laceration on her shin that needed suturing. “My experience was excellent. The communication between the person who accepted the first call and handled several texts throughout (Amy, call care coordinator) was timely, kind, and professional. The plastic surgeon who met us was very skilled, professional, and compassionate. While the staff at the […]

Halloween Safety Tips

It’s almost time for Halloween, and as every parent knows, children love dressing up and trick-or-treating. While Halloween can be an epic adventure, it’s important to prioritize childrens’ safety during this festive time of year. So how can you make sure your children enjoy a safe and happy Halloween? Follow these five Halloween safety tips for kids. 1. Make Costumes […]

Colin’s Dr.STITCH Story

Colin, Age 8 Incident: Colin needed stitches on his eyelid. “I cannot begin to even express what a positive experience we had with Dr. Christy through Dr.STITCH. While no one wants to end up in the E.R., this was the most positive experience ever. We received a call from a friend that our 8-year-old son who was swimming there had […]

Scarlett’s Dr.STITCH Story

Scarlett, Age 4 Incident: Scarlett fell and needed stitches in her chin. “We brought our 4 and half year-old daughter in to get stitches in her chin after she fell and cut it open. Dr.STITCH helped us get in the E.R. quickly and had my daughter’s face stitched up even quicker. Dr. Karanetz made sure my daughter was safe while […]

Zoya’s Dr.STITCH Story

Zoya, Age 3 Incident: Zoya bumped her head and needed stitches. “Amazing experience during covid and was scared to go to the emergency at that time because it was the outbreak. My daughters pediatrician recommended us to call Dr.STITCH, and it was a life saver, thank god! Amazing service, quick, and made it easy for us. Highly recommend any parent […]

Peter’s Dr.STITCH Story

Peter, Age 3 Incident: Peter was playing with his brother when he fell back, hitting his head on the wall and received a scalp laceration. “It was March 2020- right at the height of Covid. Schools and businesses had just shut down. My 3-year-old son was playing in our home when he fell and cut the back of his head […]

Aidan’s Dr.STITCH Story

Aidan, Age 13 Incident: Aidan received a laceration above his eye during baseball. “While at baseball, my 13-year-old son suffered a laceration above the eye that need several stitches. I called Dr.STITCH and the plastic surgeon who met us at the E.R. was professional and did a great job with the facial wound. As important, the doctor communicated incredibly well […]

Darian’s Dr.STITCH Story

Darian, Age 10 Incident: Darian was playing ping pong and hit his head on the table and received a forehead laceration. “Excellent experience! Highly recommend, especially for parents in this situation. I called Dr.STITCH and gave a short explanation of the occurrence, sent a picture, and within a couple of minutes, I was called by Amy with a location to […]

Jackson’s Dr.STITCH Story

Jackson, Age 9 Incident: Jackson split his chin and needed stitches. “Amazing experience. Kristen [the call care coordinator] was so great from the second I called. She walked me through everything and kept me calm. Dr. Christy was at the hospital and was calm and able to keep my son calm. I can’t say enough good things. I am so […]