The Confluence Health Pediatric Department specializes in the health and
treatment of children from birth through adolescence. Along with diagnosing
illnesses and prescribing medications, pediatricians monitor children’s
physical, mental and social development, advise adolescents on a range
of emotional and social issues, and counsel families.
Our pediatric nurses are trained in the fields of intensive care, orthopedics,
obstetrics, medical-surgical and ambulatory care. They regularly attend
continuing education classes to build upon their pediatric nursing skills.
At Confluence Health, we encourage parents to be actively involved in their
child’s care and ask questions. Our staff will explain every phase
of the treatment to help parents be a partner in the healing process.
Children will feel more comfortable having their parents involved, and
parents will feel more confident to care for their children once they
return home.
Well-Child Checks
Your child's health matters to us. Visits with a pediatrician or primary
care provider, even when your child is not sick, is an important part
of your child's healthcare. These appointments track growth and development,
address general health concerns, and ensure vaccination milestones are met.
The newborn screen is a state-managed test for all newborns, and they are
tested at birth and around two weeks of age. It is a blood test that looks
for uncommon but potentially serious diseases in children. If the screen
is positive for an infant, the state notifies the physician, and then
the physician and family talk about the problem and determine a plan to
help the baby.
Early awareness of these medical conditions is very helpful to the infant
and family and saves precious time in making an early diagnosis without
wondering what the problem is for the infant. This testing process has
saved many lives and has prevented further serious illness in many infants.
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