Entries by scottbeyer

Welcome to Independent Pediatrics with Dr. Laura Hardy

Dr. Laura Hardy is a relatively new pediatrician at Pediatric Associates of Mt. Carmel in Cincinnati, Ohio. She is part of an increasingly rare category of early-career doctors — those who choose pediatrics and enter independent practice. Passionate about encouraging new doctors to care for children, Dr. Hardy told us about her journey and why she chose primary care.

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Community-Centered Care Is the Throughline: Dr. Jen O’Bryan on Independent Pediatrics in Times of Change

Dr. Jen O’Bryan has been practicing independent pediatrics since 2005. She sheds light on the challenges and rewards of independent practice, the power of community-based pediatrics, and how to navigate a shifting healthcare landscape.

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Continuously Evolving in Independent Practice with Dr. Hiral Lavania

When Dr. Hiral Lavania opened her independent practice, she put creating a positive work environment first. This approach has helped her maintain a thriving independent practice through the ups and downs of COVID-19 and healthcare worker shortages. She reflects on the importance of clear communication, work-life balance, and continuing growth and education as a pediatrician.

No More Empty Cups: Stopping the Stress Cycle in Pediatrics

How can pediatricians effectively care for their patients’ rising mental health needs without burning out themselves? This pressing question weighs heavily on the minds of pediatricians across the country. In the state of Texas, two dedicated pediatricians have reflected on the strategies they’ve implemented to ensure their independent practices function as safe and secure medical homes, providing care for children’s physical and mental well-being. By sharing their insights, these pediatricians shed light on the importance of prioritizing mental health within the field of pediatrics.

Online Safety is Self-Awareness: Creating Healthy Cultures at Work and at Home

Increasingly, families are looking to pediatricians for education on how to create healthy boundaries around digital media use. What do families and pediatricians need to know in order to support kids in practicing online safety? What is online safety, and what does it look like in practice? Marissa Maldonado, CEO of Proda Technology, speaks to these questions and shares her thoughts on starting generative conversations at home with children of any age, as both an IT professional and a parent.