Fall allergies can make your child feel miserable. Learn how to reduce triggers and manage symptoms with these expert tips from Community Choice Pediatrics.
Preparing Kids Emotionally for the New School Year
Help your child feel emotionally ready for school with tips on routine, confidence-building, emotional support, and coping strategies.
Wellness for Teenagers During Summer Break
Help your teen stay healthy during summer break with expert tips on physical activity, sleep, nutrition, screen time, and mental wellness.
Summer Safety & Hydration: Keeping Kids Healthy During Outdoor Play
Keep your kids safe and healthy this summer with practical tips on hydration and outdoor injury prevention from the pediatric experts at Community Choice Pediatrics.
Beyond the Headlines: Understanding Measles and How to Keep Your Child Safe
Measles is a highly contagious virus making a comeback, and understanding how to protect your child is more important than ever. Learn about symptoms, prevention through the MMR vaccine, and how Community Choice Pediatrics supports your family with expert, compassionate care.
Exploring Nature: The Benefits of Outdoor Play for Kids
Play is essential for a child’s cognitive, emotional, and social development. Discover how play helps kids build problem-solving skills, express emotions, and develop teamwork. Learn how parents, educators, and communities can create play-friendly environments to support lifelong growth.
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Daniel Gershon, D.O.
I have wanted to be a pediatrician since I was in high school, and I love what I do today.
Barbara S. Trites, M.D.
I joined Community Choice Pediatrics (formerly known as Lee’s Summit Physicians Group) as a “not quite charter member” in 1986 and have thoroughly enjoyed my time practicing pediatrics in Lee’s Summit for more than three decades.
Provider Spotlight: Dr. Jared Kevern for Community Choice Pediatrics
Please welcome one of our newest providers, Dr. Jared Kevern. His early battle with Hodgkin’s lymphoma led him to become a doctor.
Confused about car seat safety? It’s time for a refresher.
Car seat safety: It’s the parental struggle of balancing what’s convenient and most comfortable with what is also most safe.
Safe to Sleep Campaigns – Reducing SIDS/SUIDS through Education
SIDS/SUIDS has decreased almost 50% since the early 1990s in large part due to Safe to Sleep campaigns. There is still work to be done.
Protect Your Child With The Flu Vaccine
When you see the leaves start to turn this fall and “Go Chiefs!” is heard throughout Kansas City, it’s time to vaccinate for the flu!
Did you know Dr. Robin Dyson was in the Air Force? She flew missions in the B-52 Bomber.
Labor Day is right around the corner. We thought Dr. Dyson’s story about her time in the Air Force would be fun and timely!
Affiliation & Brand Announcement
Lee’s Summit, Raintree, and Blue Springs Pediatrics are now collectively called Community Choice Pediatrics—An Affiliate of Children’s Mercy.
Announcing our new patient portal powered by Updox!
Starting September 1st, we will be sending out sign ups for a new patient portal system where our patients can manage their accounts.