Pediatric Care is excited for the opportunity to be spotlighted in the local news! What is it actually like in a pediatric clinic right now, amidst this pandemic? There’s a lot of uncertainty & uneasiness in the world right now,…
Strep throat is perhaps one of the most dreaded illnesses your child can catch. But wait! Do they have strep or just a garden variety sore throat? It can be tough to tell, especially in the early stages of strep.…
How Your Child Can Benefit From Building a Long-Term Relationship With Their Pediatrician Meet Jackson. Jackson is an 11-year-old boy who was recently diagnosed with dyslexia. The difficulty he has faced while learning to read has been a challenge. Fortunately…
Pediatric ADHD: Why Your ADHD Child Can Benefit From Seeing an ADHD Specialist When your child is diagnosed with ADHD, it’s not uncommon to feel frustration and maybe a little anxiety about helping your child adjust. ADHD is a…
Pediatric Care: How to Choose a Pediatrician for Your Child 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…
Medicaid is a critical resource for millions of low-income families around the country. Medicaid provides families with health insurance coverage they otherwise couldn’t afford, benefiting parents and their children. In addition to satisfying basic health care needs, new research from…
Another year, another cold and flu season. It seems that if you wanted to avoid catching the cold or flu, you’d basically need to hibernate until spring arrives. And we all know that is near impossible. Fortunately, there are some…
Understanding a little bit about the cause of your child’s fever can help you understand the best treatment options and how to be proactive in monitoring your child’s other symptoms that accompany their fever. When Does a Fever Become an…
When your child’s just received an ADHD diagnosis, the next steps of choosing an ADHD medication for them can be challenging. You want your child to feel like his or herself, but more focused and less frustrated, and without having…
As a parent, you will encounter countless scrapes, sicknesses, and assorted boo-boo’s, especially if you have multiple children. It may seem like not a day goes by without some incident. Jack just swallowed a spoonful of his bath soap, Cadence…
What Makes a Pediatric Care Specialist Different from a Doctor? 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. This being the case,…
At What Age Do Signs of ADHD Appear in Children? Sometimes it can be a little confusing when you’re trying to learn about when to start screening your child for signs of ADHD. Most parents don’t notice the signs of this…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…