Welcome to Trestlewood Pediatrics
Trestlewood Pediatrics is unique. As an independent practice, we are here to provide personal care to your children. As your child’s health care provider, our goal is to partner with you to provide quality personal care for your child. You are our first resource in understanding your child’s needs. We are committed to improving the well-being of all the children and families who trust us for their care. By helping to nurture a strong body and a strong sense of self-worth in every child in our care, we believe we are carrying out a vital responsibility of critical importance to our community.
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We're Hiring!
We’re hiring! Trestlewood Pediatrics, P. C. has an opening for Medical Billing, Collections, and Coding. Medical billing experience required. Will be responsible for claims follow-up and payment posting. We are looking for qualified candidates who have a strong work ethic and qualities of a team player. Candidates must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, reliable, and dependable. Please email resume to info@trestlewoodpediatrics.com.
Read MoreTesting for Coronavirus-19
We have received numerous inquiries regarding Coronavirus testing. Testing continues to be limited and is available at designated sites who have their own screening process and require an appointment before providing a test. At this time testing is not available at Trestlewood Pediatrics. The following information is meant to be a guide. If you are considering having your child tested please contact our office and we can guide you in ruling out other conditions and […]
Read MoreTrestlewood is now scheduling well visits for all ages!
We are happy to let you know that we will begin seeing patients for well exams on Monday, May 11, 2020! Beginning Monday, May 11, 2020 we will begin seeing patients of all ages for well visits. Appointments are in the morning and early afternoon and we ask that only one other person come with the patient. We would like all who are older than 2 years to wear a mask. Patients and caregivers need […]
Read MoreKeeping your family safe through COVID-19
Trestlewood Pediatrics has made many changes to keep your family safe during the coronavirus pandemic. We are doing well visits in the mornings only for healthy patients who are four years old or younger. One parent may accompany one child to the appointment. All other well visits are being postponed. You will receive a call from us to cancel your appointment, if necessary, and later to reschedule it. We’re seeing all “sick” appointments through our […]
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Many families are buying pools for their backyard this summer. Swimming is a great way to beat the heat, but a pool comes with crucial responsibilities to keep your children safe. Drowning is the number one cause of death for children ages 1-4, after birth defects. Additionally, over half of drownings in children under age 4 happen at the home. Pool safety requires layers of protection.
🚧 Pool fencing (around all 4 sides of the pool)
▪️ Fencing should be at least 4 feet high.
▪️Children should not be able to climb or slip through openings in the fence.
▪️ The gate latch should be out of a child’s reach.
🚨 Pool alarms
▪️Drowning is silent. Add an alarm system to alert you in time to save your child.
▪️You can also add alarms on the pool gate and doors to your house.
🏠 Window guards
▪️If windows are facing the pool, prevent your child from climbing through.
🏊♀️ Other considerations:
▪️Pool covers increase drowning risk. A floating cover often looks “solid” to small children, leading them to step onto it and slip into the water, undetected.
▪️Always assign a water watcher during swim time.
▪️If a child is missing, always check the water first.
(Link to American Academy of Pediatrics article in the comments)
As your pediatrician, I am worried about all of you! Warm weather and holiday celebrations have led to COVID-19 exposures for many. What does this mean? Anyone possibly exposed to COVID-19 must be quarantined, or kept away from others, for 14 days. Fourteen days is a long time and patients are disappointed to hear this news. To avoid this PLEASE wear a mask and practice good social/physical distancing!
What counts as a close contact with someone who has COVID-19?
1. You were within 6 feet of them for 15 minutes
2. You provided care for someone at home who is ill with COVID-19
3. You had direct physical contact with them (touched, hugged, or kissed them)
4. You shared eating or drinking utensils with them
5. They sneezed, coughed, or somehow got respiratory droplets onto you
What should you do if you had close contact with someone who has COVID-19?
1. Stay home for 14 days after your last contact with the person
2. Watch for symptoms (fever, cough, shortness of breath, other signs)
3. Stay away from others, even in your own home. Be especially careful of those who are high risk.
www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/quarantine.html
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Thank you for the clarification! There are so many unknowns the clear direction helps!
TY for the reminder. Unfortunately, there are so many people who are out in public disregarding & Putting the rest of use who’ve followed the rules and risk. I ask those of you who don’t wear mask and don’t follow social distancing guidelines. Please rethink about how & why are #’s have been they highest since April.” If you think that the #’s are just #’s! I ask you to please stop and think about ( the #’s) as innocent people ranging from birth to 100. You are sorely mistaken. COVID Doesn’t care. It’s in no prejudice it will attack the youngest to the oldest And EVERYONE in the between. It has no regards to anyone. Look what’s happening throughout the entire world. Again, please think about it the next time you go out in public. Because it could very much be you & then you’re just another #!!!
Great reminder. Thank you for posting and continually educating people.
Biggest HOAX ever perpetrated on humanity and you are promoting it still?
I would say all of the above.
Thanks
Happy Fourth of July! Dr. Somers and her family made tie-dye masks. It was a fun craft for the day and we’re excited to see them being worn!
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Where did you get white kid masks??? So fun!
How cool! Would love a tutorial video!
Love this!
I LOVE THEM!!!
Beautiful
Adorable!
Biggest HOAX perpetrated on humanity EVER.
Home Treatment of Childhood Illnesses
Welcome to Trestlewood Pediatrics! Our Office Manager Elvie Marfil has put together a new patients page to help you better understand how we can serve your child’s needs. If at any time you have questions, please feel free to call us.
Additional Information
Download your online forms
Just click on the form you need, print it, fill it out and return to our office.
- Immunization Contract Form
- Financial Policy
- Privacy Act
- Demographic Form
- History Form
- Health Appraisal
- Release to Transfer Out
- Patient Centered Medical Home Document
- M-CHAT Checklist for Autism in Toddlers
- PHQ-9 Modified for Teens
- GAD-7 Questionnaire Form
- SCARED Child Update
- SCARED Parent Update
- NICHQ Vanderbilt Assessment Scales
- Adult ADHD Self-report Scale
- Sports Physical Form
Get the latest resources
We know your child’s health is so important, that’s why we created our Resource page. Here you will find valuable links to trusted healthcare organizations, in addition, we have supplied essential resources such as dosing schedule for Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen as well as a routine immunization schedule for your child.