The Children's Clinic

12/31/2025

Dear TCC Families,

After 20+ years of caring for our wonderful patients and families, I am excited to share that I will be taking a hiatus from doctoring. Finding myself an empty nester and sharing my life with a significant other who is "solar charged", I will be taking a winter away to rest, recharge, reconnect with family and explore several of our more sun-drenched states.

I will be out of the office from January 1 through April 30, 2026. I am deeply thankful to my trusted partners and colleagues who are remaining behind to make sure you continue to receive exceptional pediatric care. You may hear several new names when calling to schedule. I encourage you to meet with Dr. Gerke or Dr. Olnes in my absence. Of course, Doctors Shen and Schafer will be here, too. If you're lucky, you may even snag a coveted spot on Dr. Tulip's or Dr. Jacob's limited schedule.

I look forward to returning in May and would love to pick up where we left off. In the meantime, I plan to trade in my hockey stick for a pickleball paddle and log a lot of miles on my bike! Please stay healthy and active until then.

Jeanette Legenza, MD

12/31/2025

Happy New Year to you and your family!

We are available for limited hours over New Year's.
Our triage nurse is available via our phone tree at (907) 562-2944 option 4. You can also find helpful information on our website at www.TCCpeds.com.

12/24/2025

Merry Christmas to you and your family!

We are available for limited hours over Christmas.
Should you need assistance when we are closed, our after hours triage nurse is available via our phone tree at (907) 562-2944 option 4. You can also find helpful information on our website at www.TCCpeds.com.

12/17/2025

Dr. Legenza is sharing this important article with our families.

Amid growing fear around seed oils, the science says balance — not elimination — is key to supporting health. Since the 1960s one shot of vitamin K for newborn babies has been recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics, the nation’s leading group for baby doctors. It helps babies clot t...

11/01/2025

A resource for our families who are struggling.

Find a location where you can get free food today in Anchorage Alaska. There are several free food pantry locations in Anchorage.

10/31/2025

As we all prepare for this evening, take a moment to read this article for a few tips and tricks.

​Costumes, pumpkins, trick-or-treat tips and more! ​Here is a great list from the AAP for a healthy and safe Halloween.

10/15/2025

COVID-19 Vaccine is here for TCC patients 6 months of age and older!

Call the office to schedule a nurse appointment 907-562-2944. We have appointments available during the week. COVID-19 vaccine appointments are not available on Sundays.

10/14/2025

Our very own Drs. Mary Ann Jacob and Susannah Olnes met up at the national AAP conference in Denver CO at the end of September. They wanted to share a photo of themselves with the bear wearing a stethoscope at the conference. They enjoyed a few days listening and keeping themselves up with current advances in medicine.

10/13/2025

It is true... Hand, Foot, and Mouth disease is going around. We have a comprehensive triage article on our website. If you still have questions or concerns, feel free to call our office and ask for triage advice and/or schedule an appointment.

Is this your child's symptom?Tiny red spots and water blisters on the hands and feet caused by a virusRash is seen on the palms, fingers, soles and toesThe diagnosis cannot be made without theseAlso can cause small mouth ulcers (sores)

10/10/2025

On October 6, 2025, CDC formally approved the COVID-19 vaccine for everyone 6 months and older "based on shared clinical decision making".

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends the COVID-19 vaccine for... 1) all children ages 6 months to 2 years... 2) those age 2-18 years who are at high risk for severe COVID-19, residents of long-term care facilities or other congregate settings, persons who have never been vaccinated against COVID-19, or persons whose household contacts are at high risk for severe COVID-19.... 3) children 2-18 years of age whose parent or guardian desires protection from COVID-19 for their child

What does this mean?
All children 6 months and older are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The Children's Clinic will provide the vaccine with consent from the parent or guardian.

What does "shared clinical decision making" mean?
The CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) noted that "the risk-benefit of vaccination is more favorable for individuals who are at an increased risk for severe COVID-19 disease and lowest for individuals who are not at an increased risk", and that patients should consult their health care provider regarding whether they should receive the vaccine.

The Children's Clinic agrees with the AAP's Policy Statement that "COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective in protecting individuals and populations against serious outcomes associated with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection". We will respect a parent's choice to protect their child from COVID-19.

Please read the Vaccine Information Statement for COVID-19 vaccine found at the bottom of this post. (This link is regarding 2024-2025 vaccine as the current year's has not been published yet. We will post the updated link when it is available.) We will be available to discuss and answer any questions regarding your decision to vaccinate your child against COVID-19.

We do not have COVID-19 vaccine in the office yet. It has been ordered and when our office receives it we will let our families know via Facebook and on our website.

https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/current-vis/downloads/covid-19.pdf

Welcome to The Children's Clinic, a trusted pediatric healthcare provider in the Anchorage community since 1971.

10/01/2025

Protect your newborn baby against RSV this winter!
We have Beyfortus in stock and will begin giving it today.

RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) is a respiratory virus that can make newborns and young children very sick. It is the most common cause of hospitalization in infants under 1 year of age.

Beyfortus (Nirsevimab) is a monoclonal antibody that can protect your newborn against RSV. It is up to 90% effective in preventing infants from being hospitalized with RSV. It is available only during "RSV season", which typically runs October through April.

Infants aged

09/19/2025

There is still space in our last flu vaccine drive-thru tomorrow (9/20) for our patients and their parents.

The drive-thru runs from 9am - 12noon. Call our office to schedule an appointment in the drive-thru, 907-562-2944.