PM Pediatric Care

Please join us on the evening of Tuesday, September 17 as Dr. Jeanne Marconi, Dr. Bryce Nelson, and Dr. Herb Bravo lead a discussion on a novel approach to the diagnosis and management of T1D in children. CME credit will be offered for real-time viewing! Register here: https://lnkd.in/eqvg-AxF

We're thrilled to share the news of our collaboration with Talkspace! Through this partnership, PM Pediatric Care will help to meet the needs of students from pre-K through 8th grade during and after school hours, including on-demand crisis consultation and intervention, psychiatric evaluations, and professional development for school staff. The mental health and wellbeing of students is critically important, and we look forward to joining Talkspace to improve access and helping students be their healthy best!

In the US Surgeon General's Advisory on the Mental Health and Well-Being of Parents, it was reported that 33% of parents reported high levels of stress in the past month compared to 20% of other adults. Parental support is an urgent need for personal well-being and to allow us all to take better care of children. Pediatrics at its core means supporting parents, and at PM Pediatric Care, our teams walk the walk, as we hear from our very own how they put this in practice in their own lives. What are your support strategies? "My daughter’s 2-year-old class was a diverse group of moms. Despite our differences, we really bonded and started meeting for breakfast - the only time we would all be free - and eventually formed a book club that continues monthly...13 years after we met! While our kids got along in class, they weren’t best friends, but what drew us together was the shared experience of having our children go through preschool. As the years have gone by, we’ve supported one another through the hard times. Find your people. Hold on tight. Don’t worry if you don’t have a lot in common - what you have in common is the stage your kids are going through." - Serena, parent of 2 "Our first date was May 11, 2011 - we met at a wine bar. Exactly one month later, we found that we were randomly in another wine bar. We thought it was a neat coincidence and decided to make it a tradition, so that on the 11th of every month, we would have wine together. We just did it for the 160th consecutive time and haven’t missed one yet. It doesn’t matter what is going on - we set the time aside to focus on each other and have a date. Come hell or high water, we will have some form of a date together on the 11th of every month. It’s been huge for our relationship and helps our mental health."   - Mike, parent of 2    "I was so excited to build a circle of support heading into school…but the majority of kids in my daughter’s class were 2nd and 3rd children with well-established traditions that included parties and get togethers we weren’t invited to. When I became a classroom mom, volunteered, and started making friends, I met Cheryl, a mom to 5 kids with a full time job. Cheryl is an includer. She invited us to the parties and included my daughter in all the playdates. When you can, be a Cheryl. Build your circles even when they feel 'enough.' It makes a difference to someone." - Sabah, parent of 2 "My partner and I trade off household responsibilities and make time to leave the house, which can sometimes be a stressful environment with clutter and calendars everywhere you turn. Even if it’s just to run an errand together, making the one-on-one time is important! I also rely heavily on our circle of friends and family to step in when needed. Never hesitate to ask for help - especially new parents!" - Jessica, parent of 1 Read the advisory here: https://lnkd.in/g3KKXMdv

Like many healthcare settings in the US, at PM Pediatric Urgent Care we’ve seen a spike in COVID-19 infections this summer. From the beginning of the pandemic, vaccine uptake has been below target in the pediatric population, and now that the updated formulation has been released for Fall 2024, it’s time to dial up the conversation with families about it again. Patients are likely to have questions. Is the vaccine right for my child? When should they take it? Do they need to take it at all if they had an infection?   Family education is key to a strong and healthy relationship between pediatric healthcare provider and patient – how do you approach this conversation with your patients? https://lnkd.in/d42NMzMa

We're pleased to see coverage of this important child safety issue. As a pediatric healthcare organization, we are acutely aware that parents want to replace electronic devices with physical toys for their young children, hence the rise in popularity water beads. However, we also see the unanticipated negative consequences of what seems like innocent play. In this situation, the risk outweighs the benefit, as a swallowed water bead can expand in the gastrointestinal tract leading to health risks like blockages. Keep these away from children under age 5. 🏥 Science-based pediatric professionals always welcome on our teams. Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/efq_vcnN

An insightful and potentially lifesaving POV from Pediatrician and Vice President of Clinical Integration & School Health, Dr. Jeanne Marconi on The Pediatric Lounge podcast. Give a listen and let us know your thoughts!

PM Pediatric Care continues to grow! We’re thrilled to have Night Lite Pediatrics / Pediatrix Urgent Care join our team as we expand our presence in Florida. With the addition of 10 locations and a talented, like-minded healthcare team, we’re able to make an even greater impact on families in Central and Northern Florida. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eB6zKqB9

We're #hiring a new Regional Operations Director - California in Los Angeles Metropolitan Area. Apply today or share this post with your network.

Join our leadership team! The Regional Medical Officer (RMO) serves as the physician leader of approximately four pediatric urgent care offices and is responsible for creating and maintaining the highest level of clinical excellence among pediatric urgent care teams. The RMO oversees both physicians and advanced practice providers and is responsible for APP supervision in their sites. In addition to providing direct supervision, training, and mentorship to providers on their team, the RMO is charged with proactively creating a culture of quality, safety, and clinical excellence and serving as the go-to clinical expert/consultant for all providers in their offices. Ready to make a difference? Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/eGWAT6pk

Our School Health and Clinical Informatics team members were proud to attend Caring Hearts at Cold Spring for Hearts to Homes! Hearts to Homes is a volunteer organization whose mission is to assist newly independent young adults aged out of foster care to provide them with essentials and alleviate stress.