
Pediatrics
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Your children are not "little adults" when it comes to their health. Our pediatricians are here to provide special care for your child’s emotional, physical and social health – from birth to young adulthood.
As a parent or guardian, you can expect our pediatricians to:
- offer advice on actions needed to prevent health problems
- treat a wide range of childhood illnesses and injuries
- help your child and your family handle advanced or lifelong difficulties
If your child has special needs, consider establishing a Pediatric Medical Home.
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Guide for the care of children: birth to age 5 (manual)
Source: American Board of Specialties, Research and Education Foundation, Which Medical Specialist for You?; American Medical Association; Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, Lexicon: Dictionary of Health Care Terms, Organizations
Reviewed by: Elizabeth Smith, MD
First published: 3/7/2017
Last reviewed: 8/1/2004