Pediatrician Resources
Immigrant children are the fastest growing segment of the U.S. population; one in every four children lives in an immigrant family. Children from immigrant families can experience a number of challenges to their health, safety, and well-being, including poverty, lack of health insurance, and language barriers. Immigrant children may also face unique challenges and stressors related to their migration experiences and separation from family members.
The following resources provide information for pediatricians who are caring for newly arrived immigrant children.
Legal and Resettlement IssueS
State Legal Resources for Immigrant Children and Families
- Accompanying the AAP Immigrant Child Health Toolkit, this directory provides a state by state list of organizations that can help address the legal and advocacy needs of immigrant families.
Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) Parent Hotline
- The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) operates a Parent Hotline for parents seeking to locate their children in ORR care.
Health Care Links
AAP Immigrant Child Health Toolkit
- This toolkit provides practical information and resources for pediatricians to address common matters related to immigrant child health including clinical care issues.
- The US Department of Health and Human Services website maintains a State by State list of Health Centers to help find health
Emergency Preparedness and Public Health Issues
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention maintains information about the federal humanitarian response to unaccompanied immigrant children.
Disaster Resources
• Promoting Adjustment and Helping Children Cope (AAP)
• Children, Terrorism and Disasters (AAP)
• Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response (CDC)
• Smallpox Vaccination Overview for Clinicians (CDC)
• Promoting Tolerance and Peace in Children: Tips for Parents and Schools (a communication piece between
physician and families)
• Anthrax as a Biological Weapon(JAMA)Updated recommendations for management
• Index Case of Fatal Inhalational Anthrax Due to Bioterrorism in the United StatesL.M. Bush et al., New England Journal of Medicine
Cutaneous Anthrax InfectionK.J. Roche et al., New England Journal of Medicine
Clinical Resources
• WIC-Approved Formula ListIncludes a complete list of approved formulas as well as other WIC-approved foods. Also contains procedures for making and approving formula requests.
• Necrotizing Fasciitis Fact Sheet
• Information on the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of necrotizing fasciitis from Public Health – Seattle and King County.
• Family and Patient Care Educational MaterialsDiagnosis-specific educational tools to be used by healthcare professionals who care for children with the following diagnoses: autism, Down syndrome and epilepsy.
• Infectious Diseases and Virology Clinic Referral Information (PDF)
• Obesity Evaluation and TreatmentGuidelines developed by an expert committee convened by MCHB, HRSA and DHHS.
• Pediatric Office Guide to Oral Health Care (PDF) Questions, examples and recommendations to help medical staff with caries risk assessment.
Professional Organizations
• American Academy of PediatricsHas 57,000 members including pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists and pediatric surgical specialists.
• American Academy of Pediatric DentistryThe membership organization representing the specialty of pediatric dentistry
• American Medical AssociationCommitted to standards, ethics, excellence in medical education and practice, and advocacy on behalf of the medical profession and the patients it serves
• Harborview Injury Prevention and Research CenterOne of the premier institutions researching how and why people suffer injuries and what can be done to prevent them
• The Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Society (PCICS)Formed to provide an optimum forum to promote excellence in pediatric cardiac critical care medicine
Washington Chapter of the American Academy of PediatricsAn organization of AAP-certified pediatricians in the state of Washington
Patient Resources
Knowledge Is Power
A Wealth of Helpful Links
VACCINE QUestioNS?
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/index.html
Find information and links to answer many common questions on childhood immunization.
HeALTHYCHILDREN.ORG
https://www.healthychildren.org
HealthyChildren.org is a parenting website produced by the American Academy of Pediatrics. It contains general information related to child health as well as more specific guidance on parenting issues including information regarding the American Academy of Pediatrics’ many programs and activities, policies and guidelines, publications, and other child health resources.
American Academy of Pediatrics
https://www.aap.org
Dedicated to the health and well-being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults.
NUTRITION
http://www.choosemyplate.gov
ChooseMyPlate.gov provides practical information to individuals, health professionals, nutrition educators, and the food industry to help consumers build healthier diets with resources and tools for dietary assessment, nutrition education, and other user-friendly nutrition information. As Americans are experiencing epidemic rates of being overweight and obesity, the online resources and tools can empower people to make healthier food choices for themselves, their families, and their children.
General Healthcare Websites
- U.S. National Library of Medicine databases and electronic information resources
- U.S. National Library of Medicine's free search engine for MEDLINE containing over 12 million citations
- U.S. Centers for Disease Control site for information about infectious diseases, immunizations and international travel
- U.S. National Guideline Clearinghouse
- Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, putting prevention into practice based on U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendations
- "Reliable Health Information" from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
- RWJ Funded General Pediatric Directory by Donna M. D'Alessandro, MD, at the University of Iowa
- National Organization of Rare Disorders
- Oxford Center for Evidence-Based Medicine
Breastfeeding Clinic: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:00 a.m.
Whether you’re a first-time mother or an experienced mom with new questions, our breastfeeding clinic is designed with you in mind! Taught by our lactation specialist Susan Orr, these helpful sessions are held in an intimate setting with other nursing mothers such as yourself.
You will receive individualized attention with your baby as your child is weighed, your technique is assessed, and your questions are answered. As a part of our healthcare team, Susan can also communicate directly with your pediatrician about any breastfeeding-related issues she finds concerning. You won’t want to miss this valuable resource.
To find out more information please visit the Breastfeeding Education section.
Please confirm attendance by calling: 562-427-3782
Cost: $20 per visit.
Financial/Insurance
BILLING INFORMATION
Business Office Telephone: (562) 595-8234
INSURANCE PLAN PARTICIPATION
We are contracted with most PPO/EPO plans and Tricare. For our HMO members, we participate with Seaside IPA, Greater Newport Physicians, Monarch IPA, and Regal Medical Group.
HOSPITAL CHARGES
You will receive a statement in the mail of charges for your baby’s pediatric care while in the hospital. If you have provided insurance information to the hospital, we will be able to bill your insurance for these charges. Be sure to add your infant to your insurance coverage within 30 days.
OFFICE CHARGES
Copayments are due at the time of the visit. Please bring your insurance card when you come to the office. Services for cash accounts are to be paid at the time of the visit. If you have any questions, a business office representative will gladly assist you with any questions or problems.
REFERRAL COORDINATOR MARIA:
Please contact Maria, our referral coordinator with questions on insurance authorization. Maria has been part of our ColumbiaPediatrics Family for 32 years. She worked as one of our fabulous nurses from 1984-2002. From 2002, Maria has been working as our referral coordinator. She finds this position challenging but tremendously rewarding. She works extremely hard to process referrals efficiently. As an indispensable part of our team, she helps us provide excellent care for our patients.
For those patients with HMO insurance: If you need to be seen by a specialist, your doctor must submit a prior authorization to the IPA in which you participate. Each HMO IPA has a different list of specialists you can see.
Lab and X-Ray Locations
If you have been instructed to obtain lab studies for your child, most services can be provided by Quest Diagnostics and LabCorp. A site locator for Quest Diagnostics can be found here. On rare occasions when a study needs to be done after-hours or on a Sunday, your doctor will direct you to the 1st floor of Long Beach Memorial Medical Center. When you arrive at the lab, there is an on-call phone located just outside the door for you to contact someone to assist you even if the lab is not open.
If an X-ray has been ordered by your pediatrician, the location you will go to depends on your insurer. For our Greater Newport Physicians patients, you can obtain your X-ray at the Miller Children’s Hospital 1st floor Radiology office. Our Seaside Health Care IPA patients may go to Los Coyotes Imaging Center in addition to Miller Children’s Hospital. Tricare and Monarch Healthcare IPA patients can obtain their X-rays at the Los Coyotes Imaging Center. Our Regal Medical Group patients may go to Los Coyotes Imaging Center or Liberty Pacific Medical Imaging.
Your doctor will provide you a written prescription with your order to present at your selected facility, and we will have already discussed with you how and when you will be informed of your results. If for any reason you haven’t heard from our office by the stated time, or if you have any questions regarding your results, please call our office.
Pediatric Web Sites
(NOTE: The medical resources listed below are provided for informational use only and do not replace the direct advice of a healthcare professional. Please contact our office for specific information regarding your child’s health.)
Kidshealth
Burns
Common Cold
Diaper Rash
Diarrhea
Fever and Taking Your Child’s Temperature
Head Injuries
Influenza
Insect Stings and Bites
Nosebleeds
Vomiting
American Academy of Pediatrics
Healthy Children — The AAP’s officially sponsored website with a wealth of information for parents
Centers for Disease Control
Traveler’s Health — Up-to-date information on medical recommendations prior to and during travel abroad
Vaccines & Immunizations: Basic and Common Questions — Addresses frequently asked questions regarding vaccinations
Other Helpful Links:
Recommended Reading
Caring for Your Baby and Young Child: Birth to Age 5
(The American Academy of Pediatrics Manual) – Steven Shevlov & Robert Hannemann
Your Child’s Health – Barton Schmitt
Your Baby and Child from Birth to Age Five – Penelope Leach
Touch Points, The Essential Reference – T. Berry Brazelton M.D.
Child of Mine – Ellen Satter
La Leche League International website
Be A Healthy Role Model For Children.pdf
Download
“10 tips for setting good examples” from ChooseMyPlate.gov
Be An Active Family.pdf
Download
“10 tips for becoming more active as a family” from ChooseMyPlate.gov
Cut Back On Your Kid’s Sweet Treats.pdf
Download
“10 tips to decrease added sugar” from ChooseMyPlate.gov