Pediatric Care Dr. Norah Smith — MD ������������������������������������������������������ loving on one of her little patients. PEDIATRIC PARTNERS A Partner for Your Child’s Health Being a parent means being cautious, concerned and constantly second guessing yourself. How do you ensure your child’s start is a healthy one? Is my child getting the proper nutrition? Then, there is the long list of needed immunizations all due at various times and routine check-ups. Who can keep up with it all? Is my child hitting the developmental markers, and are there early signs of conditions we should address sooner rather than ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ and what is only a passing phase? School admissions, sports activities and summer camps require physical authorizations — and often on short notice. And then, of course, there are those times when your child is acutely ill, or is struggling to breathe through an asthma attack or an unexpected allergic reaction. What parents need is a partner — someone to walk beside them and be available throughout their child’s childhood and adolescent years to not only provide medical care, but informative counseling and assistance — both reactive and proactive. That is the goal of Pediatric Partners. Founded in 1998, Pediatric Partners’ ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ are an extension of many central Florida families, keeping the youngest members of those families happy and healthy as they grow. The ���������������� ������������������������ ������������ ������������ ������ ���� ������������������ to visit, and there are thoughtful details such as separate waiting areas for well children so as not to expose them to illness. A frequently updated blog on the website and Facebook postings provide quick and relevant health tips to keep your family at optimum health. Pope Medical Plaza 550 Pope Ave. NW, Suite 100, Winter Haven 863.293.2144 • pediatric-partners.com 54 PolkDocTalk.com
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