Dr. Gigi Youngblood on Independent Pediatrics in 2025: Politics, Vaccines, and Showing Up for Families
Dr. Gigi Youngblood is navigating funding cuts, potential measles outbreaks, and other rapid changes in her community. She reflects on how pediatricians can stay grounded and focused on their local impact during challenging times.
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.
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.
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.
