Shelby Pediatric Associates

12/11/2025

12/11/2025

Vaccination serves as the primary preventive measure against the measles virus in the community.

More than 1,900 people, mostly children, have been sickened by measles in the U.S. in 2025. The outbreaks are moving the country toward losing its measles-free status by early next year

12/01/2025

Winter illnesses are arriving.

11/26/2025

A blessed Thanksgiving to all our families. We will be open Wednesday November 26th, closed Thanksgiving Day, and open Friday November 27th half day in the morning until 1230pm.

11/14/2025

Sara is a Family Nurse Practitioner who joined the Shelby Pediatric Associates team in 2022. Sara has over 24 years experience as a pediatric nurse. She has worked as a nurse in the neonatal intensive care unit, emergency room and most recently, pediatric intensive care unit. Sara is also a pediatric clinical instructor for nursing students and an instructor for advanced resuscitation training of nursing and medical staff.

Sara enjoys spending time with her family, she has four boys, her oldest is away at college (boiler up!), two are in high school and the youngest is in elementary school and she coaches Science Olympiad and is active with her son’s scout troop.

11/13/2025

Georgette (Gigi) Gura is a board-certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and a Pediatric Mental Specialist (PMHS) who joined the Shelby Pediatric Team in 2023. Gigi received her Bachelor of Science in nursing at UNC Charlotte in 1986 and both her Master of Science in nursing (1999) and her Doctor of Nursing practice (DNP 2010) from Duke University. Gigi also holds a consulting associates' appointment at Duke University and has a long history as a clinical preceptor/clinical instructor.

Gigi’s special interests include pediatric behavioral and mental health, development and children with special health care needs. She is particularly interested in early identification, diagnosis and treatment of young children with autism spectrum disorder.

Gigi and her husband have three grown children. Forty years ago, life and career took Gigi to North Carolina on great adventures and experiences; love and family brought her back home to Southeast Michigan.

11/12/2025

Dana Kopacz is a board-certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and joined the Shelby Pediatric Associates team in 2019. Dana earned her bachelors and master's at the University of Michigan and gained over six years of clinical experience in pediatric acute and primary care while working at Michigan Medicine.

Dana’s clinical interests include infancy growth and development, adolescent health and anticipatory guidance.

Dana is a Michigan native and enjoys going on adventures with her husband and three kids. As a twin mom herself, Dana can relate to moms of multiples and the unique obstacles involved.

11/11/2025

Jackie Losty joined the Shelby Pediatric Associates team in 2017. She is a native of Michigan and graduated from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor for her undergraduate and master’s program. She worked as a NICU nurse all over the country before attending school for her master’s for a nurse practitioner.

Jackie is also a certified fitness instructor in various formats.

Jackie has two boys and enjoys traveling with her family.

11/10/2025

Jessica is a board-certified pediatric nurse practitioner and joined the Shelby Pediatric Family in 2020. She has been a nurse practitioner since 2009. Jessica is a graduate of the University of Michigan for her Bachelor of Nursing, and the University of Pennsylvania for her master's in nursing.

Jessica completed an integrative medicine fellowship in 2017 and is a Pediatric Mental Health Specialist, PMHA. She worked for over 10 years serving inner city Philadelphia at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Jessica enjoys supporting families with breastfeeding and provides anticipatory guidance and injury prevention.

Jessica has two daughters of her own and enjoys trips to parks and staying physically active.

11/09/2025

This week we will profile our Nurse Practitioners. Their skill and expertise has been invaluable for our families.

11/08/2025

🤝🎄Everyone deserves to feel welcome, regardless of sensory sensitivities, accessibility needs, or anything other special needs. Creating an inclusive and sensory-friendly holiday season can help make everyone feel included and safe.

OUCARES is partnering with Flourishing Lives to host a FREE Evening Enrichment event in order to promote hosting a Sensory-Friendly Holiday Season. This event will highlight an overview of sensory integration and practical strategies for making holiday gatherings easier and more enjoyable for individuals with sensory processing differences. Participants will also gain actionable tips to support smoother transitions back to school after the holiday break.

November 19th , 2025, 6pm-7pm
Evening Enrichment: Sensory-Friendly Holiday Season

RSVP: https://forms.gle/8RPE5ZzruHLmj4Zz8

11/02/2025

Early Intervention and Support for Children with Down Syndrome

Early intervention is one of the most powerful tools we have to support children with Down Syndrome from the very beginning. These early years are a time of rapid brain growth and learning — and providing the right support helps children build strong foundations for lifelong development.

Through Early On Michigan, families can access free early intervention services for children from birth to age three. These services are tailored to each child’s unique strengths and challenges and may include speech therapy to support communication, physical therapy to strengthen muscles and coordination, and occupational therapy to build everyday skills.

Early intervention also empowers parents and caregivers. Specialists work with families in their homes or familiar settings, showing how to integrate developmental strategies into daily routines — like using play, feeding, and story time as opportunities to practice important skills. This hands-on approach helps your child learn naturally while feeling supported and loved.

As your child grows, ongoing support continues through individualized education plans, specialized therapies, and connections with community resources. Each step ensures that your child receives the care, encouragement, and opportunities they need to thrive.

With early and consistent support, children with Down Syndrome can reach milestones at their own pace, communicate their needs, form meaningful relationships, and develop independence and confidence.

Every child has incredible potential — early intervention simply helps unlock it.