Welcome to Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine
providing excellent quality pediatric medical care to infants, children and teenagers in a safe and nurturing environment
To our parents with concerns regarding the recent suggestion that Tylenol is linked to Autism, we encourage you to read the following statement issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics:
Acetaminophen is Safe for Children When Taken as Directed, No Link to Autism
Newborn Care Nursery Reccomendations
Our providers at Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine encourage all families to receive the following essential treatments shortly after birth before being discharged from the hospital or birthing center. These recommendations are in alignment with the American Academy of Pediatric (AAP) guidelines:
Vitamin K Injection
To prevent Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding (VKDB), a rare but serious condition that can cause internal bleeding in infants. Newborns naturally have low levels of Vitamin K, and this one-time injection significantly reduces the risk of bleeding complications, including intracranial bleeding (bleeding in or around the brain).
Hepatitis B Vaccine
The first dose in a series that protects against Hepatitis B, a potentially chronic liver infection. Administering the vaccine within the first 24 hours is crucial, especially if the mother carries the virus, but it is recommended for all newborns as a preventive measure.
Erythromycin Eye Ointment
Applied to your baby’s eyes to prevent potential bacterial infections acquired during delivery, which can lead to severe eye conditions if untreated.
Vitamin K and the Hepatitis B vaccine may not be readily available during your baby’s first outpatient visit at our office. Administering these treatments before hospital/birthing center discharge ensures timely protection and avoids delays in essential care.
After Hour Calls
All after-hour calls to our office will be handled by our answering service. All non-urgent requests will be forwarded to our office and addressed the following day during normal business hours. If you are calling for advice regarding your sick child, these calls will be handled by our Nurse Triage Telephone Service. Normal wait time for your call to be returned by our triage service is approximately thirty (30) to sixty (60) minutes. The triage nurse is able to offer supportive care and advice, however they are unable to fill prescriptions or make appointments. Please keep this in mind during weekends and holidays.
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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.
Please visit our Immunizations page for up to date information on flu vaccines and other news/links pertinent to your child’s healthcare.
At Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine, we feel truly privileged to help you care for your children.
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Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine Awarded MHQP 2023 Patient Experience Award
We are excited to announce that for the second year in a row, 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: Ease of Access to Care.
“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!
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