Dr. Shari Eich

Pediatrician at Avera Medical Group McGreevy Clinic, Sioux Falls

As a board-certified pediatrician, and a mom, I know kids. When I was in medical school at the University of South Dakota, I knew I would specialize in pediatrics because working with kids is so rewarding. Kids are fun, they are resilient, and they have boundless energy which keeps them healthy; from playing with friends to reading books, they are great fun to watch. I love that I get the opportunity to help instill healthy habits early on and watch my patients grow up.

When I’m not working, I enjoy crafting, reading and spending time outdoors. I also love spending time with my husband and our three children. Having grown up on a farm near Watertown, S.D., my roots are in South Dakota, and I am happy to call Sioux Falls home.

Dr. Shari Eich is a Pediatrician at Avera Medical Group McGreevy Clinic 7th Ave. in Sioux Falls, SD. Her clinic number is 605-336-2140.

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Sleep Study: Getting Toddlers to Sleep

By on May 2, 2013

You made it through your infants’ frequent awakenings and have adjusted to getting a full night’s sleep again. Then, your baby becomes a toddler, and you get a new set of sleep problems!
Toddler Sleep Patterns
Toddlers need between twelve and fourteen hours of sleep per day, including naps. Read More »

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Sleep Study: Putting Infants to Bed

By on April 12, 2013

Sleep is one of those key pieces of life that most of us take for granted, until we don’t get enough! Lack of sleep not only leads to grumpiness and fatigue, but it has also been linked to memory problems, difficulty concentrating, depression, obesity and even heart disease. Read More »

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How to Make Reading a Family Activity

By on March 15, 2013

It’s such a lovely image: one or both parents cuddled up on a couch, reading books with their child while the child excitedly points out pictures and asks questions. It seems like that is how reading should be, right? No wonder it is so frustrating then when reading together isn’t so easy or relaxing. Read More »

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Antibiotics: Friend and Foe

By on February 12, 2013

Antibiotics are considered one of the greatest medical advances ever. Prior to antibiotics, a person could die from strep throat or an infected wound. Today, it is hard to imagine that. However, many people think antibiotics are the solution to all illnesses, which has led patients to inappropriately seek antibiotics and physicians to inappropriately prescribe antibiotics. Read More »

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The Truth About Strep Throat

By on January 17, 2013

There are many myths surrounding strep throat. For instance…

Sore throat and fever—must be strep throat, right?
Your doctor can tell just by looking whether it is strep throat or not.
You need antibiotics to get rid of the sore throat. Read More »

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How to Beat and Treat Winter Skin

By on December 20, 2012

Anyone with dry or sensitive skin knows that winter is the time when skin dries out and rashes are worse. It can be tough to keep skin healthy during cold weather, but here are a few things you can do to help:

Take short baths or showers. Read More »

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