Our Services / Pediatrics

What is pediatrics?

Pediatrics is a medical specialty that focuses on providing the screenings and care needed throughout childhood. At Old Greenbelt Family Health, your child can receive top-quality care from infancy through adolescence and beyond. 

Children go through a vast array of developmental changes as they grow up. Partnering with a skilled medical professional ensures your child is supported throughout that process. 

Well-child visits, including newborn care, provide the screenings and preventive health services needed for a lifetime of excellent health. When an unexpected illness or injury arises, acute care, or sick visits, ensure your child begins a path toward relief as quickly as possible. 

Professional management is also available if your little one has a chronic health condition.  

Why are well-child visits so important in pediatrics?

For most children, well-child visits make up the bulk of their time spent at Old Greenbelt Family Health. These visits begin as well-baby exams, and they focus on tracking your infant’s growth and development. This is also the setting for your child to receive the immunizations needed to develop a healthy immune system.

As your child grows, well-child visits ensure they’re screened for common developmental issues at the right times. These appointments are also an opportunity for parents to get guidance on all types of childhood health and safety issues, ranging from sleep schedules and feeding to healthy screen time, stress management, sleep disruptions, and so much more. 

What if my child is fearful of medical visits?

Some kids are scared of coming in for any type of medical visit. This can happen if they’re exposed to scary movies or television shows that depict medical care in a negative light, or even after hearing their friends talk about a bad experience. 

In some cases, kids don’t want to see a health practitioner because they’ve had poor experiences themselves. One of the best ways parents can help their kids overcome these fears is to bring them in for your own routine physical exams. 

Once they meet the team and see that you enjoy your time at Old Greenbelt Family Health, they are far more likely to begin looking forward to their own visits. 

You can also find many children’s books that talk about how much fun it is to get a check-up. Find one written for your child’s age range, and read it together before your child’s appointment. 

Outstanding pediatric care can set your child up for a lifetime of great health and wellness. Begin the process today by calling to schedule a visit, or use the online booking tool to find a  time that fits your busy schedule.