THANK YOU FOR VISITING
MOUNTAIN PEDIATRICS!
Thank you Evergreen!!!
To All of Our Wonderful Evergreen Families,
I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas Holiday full of cheer and love! My prayers for all of you to have a happy, healthy, vibrant New Year.
With the office now closed, if anyone still needs medical records please follow these steps:
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Please email us at records@mountainpeds.com with your fully filled out and signed(!) medical records release form (found here), and a copy of your Driver’s License or other picture ID with your current address. I strongly encourage everyone to have the copy of their medical records sent to their home so that they always have them, instead of having to request and pay for them again if you change providers.
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Use the payment tab above to pay for the records you are receiving. Be sure to include the date of birth, and full name for every patient. Charges for medical records are defined under Colorado State law. The cost for an abbreviated version of your medical record is $22.50 per patient – this includes the most recent Well Visit, any current medications, your growth charts, and your immunization records, any known allergies to any medication and any recent visits for ongoing medical concerns with our office. If you would like to have copy of your entire medical record, make an initial payment of $40 per patient and we will notify you based on how large the record is if any additional charges are needed or if you are due a refund per state guidelines.
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Separately, many of you have asked about my plans, and I will be continuing to see patients in Evergreen, both old and new. I will be offering both in-person and telehealth visits on a flexible basis, with appointments available starting February 2nd here through our website www.mountainpeds.com. I am still working out many of the details surrounding this change so, if you have any interest – check back there for details.
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That’s all for now, Be Safe, Be Kind, Stay Heathy!
With my heartfelt gratitude,
Dr. Valeri Leswing
Mountain Pediatrics
DR. VALERI’S TOP TIPS FOR SCHOOL SUCCESS
NAP TIME
Are you getting enough sleep? What about your teenager who needs almost 10 hours a day? Sleep rejuvenates us, and helps keep us from getting sick, too little and life becomes an overwhelming chaotic mess. Good sleep hygiene means regular patterns for bed time and plenty of time to “wind down” before sliding under the covers. Teach your children, and remind your teenagers about these good habits and daytime will be much more pleasant, and productive
GREAT STARTS
There is no doubt breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Eating a healthy breakfast improves concentration, and results in higher test scores on both reading and problem solving exams. In addition, kids who eat breakfast regularly are less likely to become obese. The benefits continue for adults where a healthy breakfast is associated with lower blood pressure and lower cholesterol. So try and sit down in the morning to start things right as a family, and the rest of the day will be better.
VACCINES SAVE LIVES
Simple, but true. Shots are not fun, and no one likes them. However the statistics for Colorado are truly concerning. As of 2008 only 79.4% of Colorado kids are fully vaccinated, and in that very same 2008 year 1,162 children had to be hospitalized in Colorado for vaccine preventable illnesses. More than 23% of those hospitalized were between 6 and 20 years old. If you have questions, Let me know. Everyone should feel informed and comfortable with the decisions they make to care their children.
GERM FREE IS KEY
We understand that illness and injury can happen at any time. That's why we offer urgent care services on both a scheduled and walk-in basis. Our team of pediatricians and nurses is equipped to handle a range of urgent medical conditions, including fever, cough, ear infections, minor injuries, and more.
We strive to provide same-day appointments for urgent medical needs, and we offer extended hours to accommodate busy schedules.