We've felt and heard it for over a year now: the demand for mental health services for children has skyrocketed since March, 2020. My clients tell me that they can barely keep up with the demand as anxiety among children has been impossible to manage...
This roller coaster has been a rough ride. The two biggest pediatric droughts in history - March/April 2020 and January/February 2021 - up against the busiest times in pediatric history - January/February 2020 and now August/September 2021.
I've been working on a little project relating to the impact of COVID on pediatric preventive care (a weird silver lining to the pandemic) and I realized I was holding some data in my hand that some on SOAPM have been interested in lately. So I'm sha...
We all know it will be years before we understand the broader impact of COVID on the health of children, but I'm doing my best to measure what I can now. I've highlighted two other clinical issues (obesity and unequal flu shot distribution) already, ...
If you are not already aware, HRSA (the Health Resources and Services Administration) announced the P4 Challenge - a national contest aimed at improving well-child visits and their accompanying services, namely vaccines, developmental screening, etc....
Executive summary: imperfect, but compelling, evidence shows that not only are there racial disparities with flu shot administration, it has gotten worse in 2020.
I've had a busy summer and just wrapped up my time at the Florida AAP chapter's "Future of Pediatrics" annual event. Thank you to those who stopped by to say hello! In a few short weeks, it will be time for the 2024 Pediatric CEO event, which I'm really excited for. I think there are a few seats left. I write, however, to draw your attention to two free resources that every pediatric practice should have bookmarked!
