Premier Pediatrics Colorado

09/10/2020

Join us in welcoming our new pediatric nurse practitioner, Melissa Johnson! Melissa is a Colorado native and earned both her Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and her Masters in Advanced Practice Nursing from the University of Colorado-Anschutz Medical Campus. Melissa is a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and excited to join the Premier Pediatrics team. She enjoys working with children of all ages and feels a strong relationship between provider and family is imperative when providing the best medical care. Outside of work she enjoys reading, golfing, traveling, and spending time with her family.

08/29/2020

05/23/2019

Did you know that pregnancy-related depression and anxiety (occurring either during or after pregnancy) are the most common complication of pregnancy? Don't suffer alone, there is help! Postpartum support international is a great resource that can help you begin the healing. Check out the link: www.postpartum.net/colorado

Get the Facts Pregnancy-related depression and anxiety occurs during pregnancy or after ...

05/18/2019

"Milestones matter! Track your child’s milestones from age 2 months to 5 years with CDC’s easy-to-use illustrated checklists; get tips from CDC for encouraging your child’s development; and find out what to do if you are ever concerned about how your child is developing."
www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones-app.html

Milestones matter! Track your child’s milestones from age 2 months to 5 years with CDC’s easy-to-use illustrated checklists.

01/26/2019

Goodbye paper! Download the MyCarePlan App on your phone or tablet and fill out forms, photograph your insurance card, and pay your copay, all in the comfort of your own home! Then, bypass check-in once you arrive for your appointment!

06/03/2018

After a long, careful search, Premier Pediatrics is excited to introduce our new physician, Dr. Caroline Albert-Martin. Dr. Albert-Martin is new to the beautiful state of Colorado and is excited to join the Premier Pediatrics team. She is originally from New Orleans, and completed her medical training at Yale New Haven Hospital and the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. She enjoys getting to know each of her patients and their families, and believes that the best medical care comes from close partnership and communication between families and their doctor. She has a special interest in newborn care and breastfeeding, as well as adolescent care, and enjoys taking care of all ages in between! Outside of work, she loves hiking and camping, playing soccer, and spending time with her family. Dr. Albert-Martin will start seeing patients August 15, 2018!

09/12/2017

When do I go to Children's Hospital Emergency Department and when is an urgent care enough? This is a question frequently asked by our patients and parents. If you feel that your child's condition will require a specialist, then go to Children's Main Campus Emergency Department in Aurora. Eye injury that will require an eye specialist? Go to Children's in Aurora. Possible appendicitis? Again, Children's main campus in Aurora. Possible strep throat or ear infection? Urgent care is fine. Not sure? Give us a call and we can help you decide.

08/28/2017

Many teens and young adults suffer from acne. This is due to hormonal changes that increase oil production in the skin leading to blockage of hair follicles.

There are several types of acne including blackheads, skin colored comedones, red inflammatory acne, and nodulocystic acne. Nodulocystic acne can lead to permanent scarring without treatment. Acne can be present on the face, chest, shoulders, and back.
Keeping the skin clean can be helpful. It is not possible to “scrub acne away”. In fact, scrubbing the skin can make acne more inflamed. Gentle application of soap to absorb the oil followed by gentle rinsing of the skin is best.

Despite these measures, some people will need medical treatment for their acne. Your child’s pediatrician is equipped to treat all forms of acne except for nodulocystic acne which can be treated by a dermatologist. Your pediatrician can help diagnose the type of acne and recommend the most appropriate treatment. Improvement in acne is usually seen within 4-6 weeks of starting treatment and it is often necessary to continue treatment for 1-2 years to prevent further outbreaks. Most acne treatments can make a person much more sensitive to the sun, so it is critical to use sunscreen.

Have concerns about acne? Schedule today for an evaluation!

12/23/2015

Happy Birthday Premier Pediatrics!

Happily serving the Brighton, Fort Lupton, Commerce City, and Thornton areas (and beyond) for 10 years!

11/05/2015

Reading has been shown to impact children’s speech, language development, and reading comprehension skills. Start reading to your children right...

08/18/2015

Bullying is common throughout childhood. Be sure to talk to your kids about the harm of using words and actions against others and keep an open...

08/12/2015

Be sure to talk with your teenagers about the risks of substance abuse. Cigarette and alcohol use among high school students is decreasing, but...