Do you feel overwhelmed just thinking about choosing a child for your pediatrician? You’re not alone. When a new child is born, your family relocates, or your children’s needs change in general, you have to think about finding a new health care provider that will take the best care of your children. Lots of families trust their family doctors, and they should because of the relationships that families build with their medical practitioners through the years of care. Pediatricians have invested in specialized medical training via a 3-year residency. This training allows them to understand what developmental patterns they must look for in healthy and sick children in order to treat and/or prevent medical conditions and illnesses in children.
What Does ADHD Look Like in Children? Many people have misconceptions about what ADHD looks like in children. Oftentimes the picture of a child who frantically runs around the room comes to mind, but this is a great misconception about what ADHD looks like in a child. Many children with ADHD show problematic behavior when it comes to completing school…
What Are the Basics of Medicaid? What Benefits Does It Provide for Children? Making sure that you understand how to cover the costs of your child’s healthcare is important. You might have medicaid or might be considering applying for Medicaid for your child. By simply understanding a few basic facts about Medicaid, you can find…
Many people wait and wait until their child is very sick before heading to the pediatrician’s office. But, as Benjamin Franklin said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Well-child checks are a means of preventative medicine that allow you and your child to track health over a period of time to catch…
Medicaid is sometimes a conundrum for many people to figure out. They may not be sure of what it is or how it works. Fortunately, once you understand some basic information, Medicaid can seem less intimidating. Medicaid is paid for by tax dollars and is used to fund medical care for families that meet income…
You know your child trusts their pediatrician, but when your child is diagnosed with ADHD, you may find yourself and your child running into roadblocks, and you’re not exactly sure that medicine alone can help manage the emotional and mental stresses of what your child is going through. Let’s take a look at ADHD specialists…
Choosing the right pediatrician can feel like a daunting task. There are so many questions you, the parent, can ask. Plus, it seems like healthcare provides a myriad of options these days, in the Utah Valley area, and it seems like there are offices everywhere – Utah Valley Pediatrics, Alpine Pediatrics, and many others –…
Medicaid benefits can often be confusing to navigate, when it comes to choosing a provider. Many times a pediatrician’s office will limit the number of Medicaid patients they see, leaving you on a waitlist or a low priority. At Provo Pediatrics, we value your child and want him or her to have access to great…
Accidents and illnesses don’t often happen during the 9-5 work day. Your child needs urgent care, but the emergency room can seem so intimidating. That’s where pediatric after hours offices can help your child be seen in a less stressful environment. After hours offices have faster check-in time, and time is of the essence during…
ADHD is often one of the most misunderstood behavioral disorders. Many children with ADHD go through childhood being frustrated because they feel misunderstood, even by their own families. This is where an ADHD specialist can help you and your child make sense of their behavior. You might ask yourself, “Are we really at that point…