Healthy Roots Pediatrics

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from our work family 🎃
🍽️ PAC-man is starving 🍽️ 🤤

10/30/2025

Healthy Roots Pediatrics is going Digital with CHADIS, starting 11/10/25. All in office screening paperwork will need to be completed online prior to your appointment. Your appointment may be delayed if the paperwork is not completed.

You will receive notifications starting 7 days before your appointment to complete your online forms.
You will need to have a patient portal to access the paperwork needed. Please call our office with any questions you have about this transition. We will be sending out a text notification to all of our families.

Thank you for your patience during this update.!

10/29/2025

We are pleased to announce our transition to digital communications beginning November 10, 2025. You will receive notifications via text message or email, which will include instructions for completing health related questionnaires. This initiative aims to save time and reduce paper consumption. We encourage you to embrace this digital transformation.
Save Time!!! Save Paper!!! Go Digital!!!

10/23/2025

Get a head start on a healthy November - call us to schedule your Flu and Covid vaccine 💉😊!

10/20/2025

We are receiving many calls regarding the COVID vaccine. We would like to share the most common questions we are receiving.

Question #1: Where can I get my child the COVID vaccine?

Answer #1: We (finally) received our shipment at the end of last week! Please call our office to schedule a vaccine visit for your child(ren) 18 and younger.
If your child is 19 or older, he/she/they will have to obtain the vaccine at a pharmacy. Some local pharmacies are providing the COVID vaccine for children. However, many are requiring a prescription from the pediatrician to do so. If you choose to take this route, you will need to schedule a telehealth appt with one of our providers so we can review your child’s chart and order the vaccine. Some pharmacies are stating they provide the COVID vaccine, but they will NOT administer it (they instruct parents to bring the vaccine to the pediatrician’s office for administration). We will not administer any COVID vaccines that do not come from our supply.

Question #2: Does my child need to have a qualifying condition/health risk to receive the 2025/2026 COVID-19 vaccine?

Answer #2: The short answer is no. In the State of Connecticut, the COVID-19 vaccine can be administered to anyone over 6 months of age who desires the vaccine, regardless of risk factors.
Direct communication we have received from the Connecticut Department of Public Health includes:

• Vaccination against COVID-19 remains the most effective defense to prevent severe COVID-19 disease outcomes.
• We urge providers to discuss vaccination with patients and parents/guardians and to encourage COVID-19 vaccine based on risk and shared clinical decision making – immunizations are particularly important for persons at greater risk of severe disease.

Question #3: How do I know if my child has a qualifying health condition?

Answer #3: In the State of Connecticut, you do not need to have a qualifying condition to receive the 2025/2026 COVID-19 vaccine. However, the qualifying conditions (per CDC designation) that we see most commonly in our patient population are: ADHD, autism, asthma, diabetes, learning disabilities, mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression, neurodevelopmental disorders, obesity and physical inactivity.

For a complete list, see: https://www.cdc.gov/covid/hcp/clinical-care/underlying-conditions.html

10/14/2025

Our dedicated providers and staff are elevating their skills during CPR training week, reflecting our commitment to ongoing education and excellence.

10/09/2025

Schedule your flu clinic appointment for one of the following dates:
Friday 10/10,
Saturday 10/11,
Monday 10/13, or Thursday 10/16. Call to book your spot!

10/08/2025

Let's kick off a healthy season with our first flu clinic and take the first step towards a healthier community! 😀

10/06/2025

‼️Stay ahead of the flu season and prioritize your well-being! Appointment slots are still available for our clinic dates: Wednesday 10/8, Friday 10/10, and Saturday 10/11.😊
Please call to schedule an appointment 😊

10/03/2025

Warm wishes to an exceptional pediatrician- Dr. Bailey Geib, who is leaving Healthy Roots Pediatrics in October 2025 to work in Fairfield County which is much closer to home. Many thanks for her excellent care of children and dedication to families over the past 3 years. If you are scheduled to see Dr. Bailey Geib, one of our staff members will be contacting you to reschedule your appt with one of our other providers.

We are excited to welcome Alexis Long, PA-C, to the Healthy Roots Pediatric Team who will be working full-time and Kelsey Goode, PA-C, who will be working one day a week.

We are also excited to announce that Jessica Bathel, PA-C is expecting twins in January 2026!👶🏼 👶🏼

If your child has an appt scheduled during her maternity leave, we will be contacting you regarding a provider change. It is imperative that patients stay up to date with their physicals/wellness and medication rechecks. Please do not wait for Jessica's return. Jessica will be returning full time after her maternity leave.

09/29/2025

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the leading cause of infant hospitalization in the US. RSV infections most commonly occur between late fall and early spring.

We are fortunate to now have two options available to protect infants from severe RSV disease. The first is a RSV vaccine given to pregnant mothers between 32-36 weeks of pregnancy (called Abrysvo). The second, is an antibody injection given to infants after birth and up to 8 months of age, called Beyfortus.

We will be offering Beyfortus at the start of RSV season, on 10/1/2025. Beyfortus is given to infants under 8 months of age whose mother did not receive the RSV vaccine (Abrysvo) at least 14 days prior to delivery.

Please call our office to find out if your child (under 8 months of age) is due for Beyfortus.

For more information, please see attached link:

Learn about RSV, its risks for infants, and the new immunizations available to protect your baby during RSV season.

09/18/2025

Covid vaccine update: Healthy Roots Pediatrics remains committed to evidence-based medicine, recommending COVID-19 vaccination for all children, despite it not being mandated for Connecticut school attendance. This aligns with the current guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics. We believe COVID-19 immunization should be accessible to every family seeking protection for their children. The CT vaccination program has informed us that updated 2025-2026 Covid formulations will be available for order within the next few weeks. Once we receive our shipment for children aged six months to 18 years, we will post an update regarding COVID-19 immunization availability and scheduling appointments.