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Practice Profiles

“Just Like Us”: An Independent Pediatrician’s Trip to Ukraine

by Allie Squires ■ Jun 2016

As news of the war in Ukraine escalated in 2022, Dr. Kent Kleppinger listened in with increasing concern from his practice in Laramie, Wyoming. With the training of a career of pediatric independence, when Dr. Kleppinger decided to step in to help physicians in Ukraine, he didn’t hesitate; he went all in.

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Gender-Affirming Care is Whole-Person Care: Integrating Behavioral Health and Independent Pediatrics

by Emily Graf ■ Jun 2016

Transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) youth are increasingly reaching out to pediatric providers for support—be it medical care, education, or referrals to specialist. Yet some providers feel less than prepared to meet the needs of TGD youth and their families. Licensed therapist Theresa Hall speaks to the unique experience of TGD youth in the healthcare system, and how pediatricians can best support them.

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Going the Distance: Dr. Seth Kaplan on His Cancer Diagnosis Journey

by Allyson Howard ■ Jun 2016

Each year, millions of Americans are faced with a cancer diagnosis and all of the pain and uncertainty that comes with it. In this article, join independent pediatrician Dr. Seth Kaplan as he shares his journey from first symptoms to diagnosis and beyond. Through Kaplan’s first-hand account, discover what his diagnosis meant to Kaplan personally and professionally, and how he learned to prioritize self-care and mindful living through his harrowing experience.

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Industry Trends

Eating Disorders and the COVID-19 Pandemic

by Erin Post ■ Jun 2016

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of children in the United States presenting with an eating disorder skyrocketed. We talk to a range of eating disorder experts across the country about what they’ve seen over the past three years and how pediatricians are critical partners in both treating patients and advocating for improvements to the system.

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