Bloom Pediatrics

09/25/2025

We’re SO excited and honored to be this years Grand Marshal!! 🌸

We are proud to announce that the 2025 Oktoberfest Kiddie Parade Grand Marshal is Bloom Pediatrics in Ottumwa! Bloom Pediatrics is a pediatric medical clinic located on Church Street. We are so grateful for what they have brought to the community and that they are helping to serve the needs of our local children and families.

Left to Right: Shelby Sheedy, Kayla Skinner, Jacy Kennedy, Megan Henry, Esme Carballo, Emily Vaughn, Kim Quintero, (not pictured Jessica Graff).

Congratulations to Bloom Pediatrics! Be sure to come and support them at the Kiddie Parade on Church Street on October 3rd at 6 pm!

Member FDIC

09/23/2025

🌟 Exciting News at Bloom Pediatrics! 🌟

We are so thrilled to welcome Jessica Graff, DNP, ARNP, CPNP-AC/PC to the Bloom Crew! 🎉

She brings a wealth of experience in caring for children and families, with a special passion for pediatrics.

👩‍⚕️✨ With this addition, we’re continuing our mission to provide the very best in pediatric care—right here in our community.

When you see Jess in the clinic, be sure to say hello and help us give a warm Bloom welcome! 💐💙

➡️ Appointments with Jess are now open! Call us at 641-814-5437 to schedule!

09/12/2025

🌟🐟✨ Meet Our New Clinic Friend! ✨🐟🌟

We have a VERY special new member of the Bloom Crew… an axolotl! 🥳💜
But guess what? 👉 It doesn’t have a name yet — and we need YOUR help!

🎨 We’re hosting a Coloring & Naming Contest:
🖍 Pick up a coloring sheet at our office, OR print the picture right here at home.
📬 Turn in your finished sheet (and your name idea!) until 9/26/25 by:

Dropping it off in person

Emailing it to us 💌

Sending it by mail 📮

We can’t wait to see your colorful creations and awesome name ideas. 💡💖

📅 Hurry and join in — we’ll be sharing all the fun and announcing the winner soon!

✨ Let’s see what our Bloom friends come up with!

09/11/2025

Today we're taking a moment to remember the lives lost, the heroes who stepped foward and the families forever changed on September 11th, 2001.

As a close knit pediatric clinic, we see every day how kindness and community can make a difference, and days like this remind us how important those values really are.

We'll never forget.

08/30/2025

Thank you so much for your votes! We love our families and kiddos!

08/26/2025

🐾 Happy National Dog Day! 🐾

Our adorable therapy dog in training is celebrating today — tired out from all the wonderful patients she’s met at the pediatric clinic! 🐶❤️ She may be worn out, but her big heart and wagging tail are always ready to spread love, comfort, and joy.

Thanks for making every day brighter and happier 💖🐕

08/21/2025

Please keep this family in your thoughts and prayers today. The Bloom girls are sending all of our love and cheering you on Tryce!! You've got this!

08/13/2025

🚨 Service Update 🚨
Our phone and internet services are currently down. We’re working to get everything back up as quickly as possible. Thank you for your patience!

08/13/2025

📚✏️ FREE Back-to-School Physicals! 🩺👟
It’s that time of year again! We’re offering FREE physicals in partnership with First Choice Family Practice for any school-aged child—no need to be a current patient!
📅 When: Thursday, 08/14 | 5:00–8:00 PM
📍 Where: River Valley Place of Ottumwa (173 E Rochester Rd)
✅ Required for:
• Incoming Preschool & Kindergarten students
• All 7th graders
• High school athletes
🏃‍♂️ Get your child ready for the school year and sports season - without the extra cost!

📚✏️ FREE Back-to-School Physicals! 🩺👟

It’s that time of year again! We’re offering FREE physicals in partnership with Bloom Pediatrics for any school-aged child—no need to be a current patient!

📅 When: Thursday, 08/14 | 5:00–8:00 PM
📍 Where: River Valley Place of Ottumwa (173 E Rochester Rd)

✅ Required for:
• Incoming Preschool & Kindergarten students
• All 7th graders
• High school athletes

🏃‍♂️ Get your child ready for the school year and sports season - without the extra cost!

07/24/2025

🧠✨ Mental Health Tip for Parents:
Kids don’t always say “I’m anxious” — but they might say “My stomach hurts.”

Children often express stress or anxiety through physical symptoms. Headaches, stomachaches, changes in sleep, or irritability can all be signs your child is struggling emotionally — even if they don’t have the words to explain it.

💡 What to watch for:

Sudden mood changes or clinginess

Trouble sleeping or nightmares

Physical complaints with no clear cause

Avoiding school or social situations

✅ What you can do:

Listen without judgment

Validate their feelings (“That sounds really tough”)

Keep routines consistent

Reach out to a pediatric provider for guidance

🌱 Mental health is part of whole-child health—and we’re here to help.