I have been a PA for 13 years. I graduated with my masters in physician assistant studies from Missouri State University and have a background in and a passion for Psychology as well. I have worked in primary care my entire career beginning in family practice and...
Developing Healthy Eating Habits in Preschoolers
Establishing healthy eating habits in preschoolers is crucial for their growth, development, and long-term well-being. At this age, children are highly impressionable, and the dietary habits they form can influence their health for years to come.
Summer Safety: Preventing Dehydration in Kids
Learn how to prevent dehydration in children during the hot summer months with our expert tips on hydration and recognizing signs of dehydration.
Sun Safety for Kids: Protecting Your Child’s Skin
Safeguard your children’s skin with our essential guide on sun safety. Learn how to select the right sunscreen with an appropriate SPF, understand the importance of protective clothing with UPF rating, and discover additional tips to ensure your kids enjoy the sun safely. Join us in nurturing a sun-safe generation.
Spring Sports Physicals: What Parents Need to Know
As the spring sports season approaches, Community Choice Pediatrics is here to ensure your young athletes are ready and safe to participate.
The Importance of Immunizations for Newborns
As parents embrace the arrival of their newborns, safeguarding their health becomes paramount. Immunizations stand as a vital shield, protecting infants from severe illnesses and paving the way for a robust future. Following the recommended vaccination schedule is key, ensuring newborns receive timely immunity crucial for their development.
Pediatric Heart Health
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s natural that we...
Kindergarten Roundup: Preparing Your Child for School
If you’re the parent of a four- or five-year-old, you know what’s just...
How to Stay Healthy through Cold and Flu Season
November is the perfect time of year. The air is cool, the holidays...
Tips to Prevent Flu
As the leaves start to fall and temperatures get cooler, we enter the...
Recognizing Childhood Asthma: Top Symptoms
Asthma is most common chronic condition among children, according to...
Signs And Symptoms Of Childhood Asthma
Asthma is the leading cause of long-term illness in children,...
When Should You Take Your Child to Walk-in Care?
As a parent, you of course want the best for your children. When...
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!
Affiliation & Brand Announcement
Lee’s Summit, Raintree, and Blue Springs Pediatrics are now collectively called Community Choice Pediatrics—An Affiliate of Children’s Mercy.