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providing excellent quality pediatric medical care to infants, children and teenagers in a safe and nurturing environment
Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine Awarded MHQP 2022 Patient Experience Award
We are excited to announce that Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine has received an award from Massachusetts Health Quality Partners (MHQP) for being one of the top practices in Massachusetts for patient experience in primary care.
The “MHQP Patient Experience Awards” is an annual awards program introduced in 2018 by MHQP, a non-profit measurement and reporting organization that brings together providers, health plans, and patients to improve the quality of patient care experiences in Massachusetts. MHQP conducts the only statewide survey of patient experience in primary care in Massachusetts.
Awards were given to top overall performers in adult primary care and pediatrics in each of nine performance categories. Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine received recognition for the following award for pediatric care: Distinction in Patient-Provider Communications.
“It is not easy for a primary care practice to thrive in the current environment,” said Barbra Rabson, MHQP’s President and CEO. “We are thrilled to congratulate each of them on behalf of their patients for their exceptional commitment to excellence.”
“Primary care is the heart of healthcare in Massachusetts,” said Jim Roosevelt, MHQP’s Board Chair. “The practices from all across the state recognized with this award have distinguished themselves where it matters most – in the experiences of their own patients.”
Thank you to our amazing providers and staff at Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine for providing outstanding patient care!
Similac Formula Recall 2/2022
To The Pediatric & Adolescent Community
The FDA is advising consumers not to use Similac, Alimentum or EleCare powdered infant formulas if:
- the first two digits of the code are 22 through 38 and
- the code on the container contains K8, SH, or Z2, and
- the expiration date is 4-1-2022 (APR 2022) or later.
- While it is unknown how many individual Similac products are affected by this contamination, it is likely to be a small number and should not be a cause for panic if your child has been using this formula. If your child does develop symptoms of an infection, they should be evaluated in the office by a medical provider. If your child is having no symptoms, there is no testing needed. Please note that we will not send stool cultures for babies without symptoms “just to check.”
- Per FDA recommendations, please discontinue use of any Similac product that is part of the recall. You may return it to the store where it was purchased for a full refund. Similac products that are not included in the recall can still be used safely. If you need to change your child to an alternative formula, there are many options including Enfamil, Gerber, (any other formulas you recommend?)and store brands that provide equivalent nutrition.
It is not safe to make your own formula at home or mix the formula other than as directed on the package or by a provider. Improperly mixed formulas or homemade formulas can result in infections, seizures, weight loss, and other serious conditions.
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Welcome to Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine
Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine (PAM) was established in 1987 in Wilbraham, Massachusetts. In 2005, the Belchertown office was opened.
Our mission is to provide excellent quality pediatric medical care to infants, children and teenagers in a safe and nurturing environment. We address issues of children’s physical and mental health with an understanding of their unique developmental needs and the needs of their caregivers. Our staff stands ready to provide compassionate, respectful, supportive and confidential care to all children and families seven days a week.
In addition to routine well child evaluations and caring for acute illness, our doctors provide ongoing care for chronic conditions such as asthma, ADHD and developmental/behavioral concerns. Our doctors admit seriously ill children to Baystate Medical Center. We are integrated into the Massachusetts health care community and have access to an extensive referral network should specialty care be required for your child.
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At Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine, we feel truly privileged to help you care for your children.
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