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We Are Seeking Another Pediatrician to Join Our Group!
We are looking to grow our practice of dedicated providers to continue to take the best care of our patients! Come join our thriving independent, partner owned practice which was established over 50 years ago! Full and part-time opportunities available with call shifts 2 -3 times per month. Call involves weekend and evening hours and
Updated COVID Boosters!
Sometime this week, we will receive our first shipment of Pfizer bivalent COVID boosters at Pediatric Associates. This vaccine is recommended to aid in protection against the omicron variant for individuals ages 12 and up who have completed their primary COVID vaccine series at a minimum of 2 months prior. We plan to offer the
Welcome Dr. Murray!
We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Murray to Pediatric Associates! Dr. Murray grew up in Fort Valley, Virginia. She completed her undergraduate studies in visual media and technology at the University of Virginia, then worked in 3D animation and special effects for a post-production company in Washington, DC for two years prior to starting medical
The Next Steps for COVID Vaccinations for 6mo-4yr olds
Along with many of you, we continue to closely monitor the approval process for COVID vaccines for children 6 months – 4 years old. As we have done for our 5-11 yo patients and our 12 and older patients, we will plan to start giving the vaccine once it has received approval by the FDA
Gun Violence Awareness Day
Our hearts are so broken over the shooting in Uvalde, Texas when we were still mourning what happened in Buffalo. As pediatricians, we advocate for so many important things to keep your children healthy and happy. It is horrifying that firearm injury is now the leading cause of death in American children. We wore orange on gun
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
The last few years have led to a surge in children and adolescents suffering from mental health crises, and further attention to the vital job we have in supporting our loved ones. As caregivers, you can play a critical role in monitoring for warning signs and reaching out for help if you note concerns. Some