We all want the very best for our children. In any and every area of life, we want to see them thrive! When it comes to their health, one of the most critical elements to setting them up for success is taking them to primary care appointments - read on to learn more about why primary care is essential for children!
The Power of Prevention
One of the biggest reasons that primary care is essential for children is prevention! This is in addition to resources that are right there when you need them, such as the Emergency Room or your local Urgent Care Center.
‘An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure’, right? By having your child connected with Primary Care from a very young age, their Primary Care Provider is able to monitor their health, get to know your specific child’s health needs, and work to stop an illness before it arrives. Their PCP can also help get you and your child connected to other services they might need, such as Mental Health support or Pediatric Occupational Therapy. This sets your child up for success to thrive as they grow older (Mary Bridge Children’s)!
Building A Trusting Relationship
We want our children to be seen as more than just another person by the doctor’s office when a health need arises. By regularly taking your child to primary care visits, their provider gets to know you and your child, building a trusting relationship over time- you know that they understand and care for YOUR child.
According to Mary Bridge Children’s, “Establishing a strong relationship with your…nurse practitioner…allows you to have a clinician who gets to know you and with whom you become familiar…And when you come in for an illness or injury, your child’s PCP is already familiar with them and their history, instead of meeting for the first — and possibly only — time, like what may happen in a non-primary care setting.”
Comprehensive Wellness
Pediatric Primary Care is designed to support your child from infancy through adolescence. It is comprehensive in nature, looking out for their physical, mental, social, etc. development and wellness, and providing compassionate care and support where it is needed! YOUR child’s wellness is the priority (American Academy of Pediatrics)!
At Compass Community Health, we are ready to support your family. We provide a variety of services for your child, including Pediatric Occupational Therapy, Pediatric Speech Therapy, and Pediatric Mental Health Counseling. Whatever your child needs, we’ve got your back. We care about partnering with you to foster the best health outcomes for your child, no matter what their health journey looks like! Don’t wait- reach out today by calling (740) 355-7102!
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-Email: info@compasscommunityhealth.org,
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-Call: 740-355-7102
-Address: 1634 11th St, Portsmouth, OH 45662
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