Village Pediatrics

11/01/2024

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10/31/2024

It's going to be a beautiful night for trick-or-treating. Here are some tips for a safe and Happy Halloween.

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

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween Everyone!

10/01/2024

We are so excited to announce that we are able to offer the Beyfortis/RSV vaccine to patients one month-or-11 lbs to 9 months old. All providers at Village Pediatrics highly encourage you to have your baby vaccinated! Please call our office at (508)894-8577 for more details.

09/07/2024

We had such a fun time hosting our end of summer bash today. Thank you to all of our families for supporting us all of these years and trusting us with the medical care of your kids.

07/30/2024

Hi Parents, Here are some tips on staying safe in the sun this summer.

Sunscreen can help protect the skin from sunburn and some skin cancers but only if used correctly. Keep in mind that sunscreen should be used for sun protection, not as a reason to stay in the sun longer.

07/23/2024

Prevent bug bites this summer! Follow these tips for applying insect repellent.

06/28/2024

We say good-bye to our wonderful mental health clinician, Desiree Gillpatrick LICSW, who is moving onto pursue new opportunities. Here are a few words from her:

To the patients and families of Village Pediatrics,

After careful consideration I have made the decision to leave my position at Village Pediatrics to pursue another professional opportunity.

Leaving this role was not an easy decision as I have valued our time together and the progress we have made over the past 10 years.

I understand transitions are challenging especially in therapy where trust and rapport are essential. My hope is that the foundation we established will allow you to continue on your path towards healing and growth.

I will be available over the next few months to work with you and your family on creating the best plan of care. Dr. Petillo, Dr. Howell, Dr. Petrella, Dr. Leff and I plan to work together to assist you and ensure the transition is as smooth as possible. Additionally, Village Pediatrics will have a new mental health clinician, Patricia Wornum LMHC, who will be starting this Fall.

I want to share a few resources that are available for you to consider.

Dr. Yarelis Matos, Village Pediatrics’ own child and adolescent psychologist will be available for in office and telehealth transfers.

You can search for new providers using www.psychologytoday.com. Psychology today has a search engine that includes the type of service requested, provider availability, insurance and specialties.

741741 is a text to talk hotline available 24 hours 7 days a week for safety concerns and counseling and PIN Parent Information Network 508-947-8779 has been my “go to” resource for parents seeking information and support on accessing community resources.

It has been a pleasure meeting and working with each and every one of you.

I wish you all health and wellbeing.

Sincerely,
Desiree Gillpatrick, LICSW

05/07/2024

My Transition to Retirement - A letter from Dr. David Howell

Dear friends,

In a couple of months, it will be 41 years since I became a practicing pediatrician. Although in so many ways I feel I am still ‘practicing’ and have not yet achieved all I set out to do, the time has come for me to begin the retirement process. I will be cutting back my schedule this year and plan to fully retire in 2025.

A few of you have been with me since 1988 when I joined Tri-County Pediatrics in Stoughton. More of you recall when Joyce, Diane, Barbara, Charlotte and I set out on our own and started Village Pediatrics 26 years ago in 1998. You have grown up with me and have children of your own now. Even more of you have brought your children to me in just the last 1, 2, 5,10 or 15 years. I am so appreciative of all the trust you have put in me to walk with you through these adventurous and often challenging years. Thank you so much! I will be so sad to be saying goodbye to you!

Village Pediatrics is not going anywhere. The reins will pass on to Dr. Kathleen Petillo who is in her 14th year of pediatric practice, having spent 10 of those years working at Boston Childrens Hospital. She has great knowledge, energy, enthusiasm, and I have had the pleasure of working side by side with her for the last 2 years. Dr. Jenni Petrella will be joining us next month. She is another knowledgeable, passionate pediatrician who you may know as a long-time provider of care at the local PM Pediatrics Urgent Care.

My full retirement will occur in about 18-20 months. Between now and then, I will slowly decrease the number of days per week I see patients. This means that in the next 2 months, about 1/3 of you will be moved to Dr. Petillo or Dr. Petrella (I call them Dr. Kate and Dr. Jenni) for your check-ups and primary care. Toward the end of this year, another 1/3 of you will be transitioned over to Drs. Kate and Jenni, and by Fall of next year I will retire.

I have asked our support staff to first move boys and girls under the age of 5 and all girls older than 10. This will allow the younger children to begin bonding with Dr. Kate or Dr. Jenni, when it is emotionally and psychologically easier to do. For girls 11 and up, it will allow them to start seeing a female doctor, which is often much more comfortable for them.

There will be exceptions, but I am hoping that you will see the need for this to happen and assist us in helping your children make these transitions. If you feel strongly that your child’s transition to Dr. Katie or Dr. Jenni must be delayed until later in the year, please tell us.

I HAVE ABSOLUTELY LOVED being part of you and your children’s lives as their doctor. I will miss you, and all your smiling faces as we have had fun together making medical care less scary, more understandable, and making decisions together that I hope to have led to positive outcomes.

Blessings and love to all of you,
Dr. David Howell

04/20/2023

Hey Parents, here's a guide to help you find the right formula for your little one.

03/21/2023

02/14/2023

Tuesday Feb 14. Our phones and computers are down. We are not sure when service will be restored.