Community and Societal Pediatrics
UF Health Community and Societal Pediatrics – Jacksonville,
in collaboration with multiple community
partners, provides cutting-edge, family-centered and culturally sensitive care to
ensure all children in the community reach their full health and developmental potential.
Our physicians provide access to care for all children in the region through a network
of practices, including those with special healthcare needs. The division's commitment
is to ensure that every child, regardless of his or her healthcare needs, insurance
coverage, family status or place of residence, receives comprehensive pediatric
care.
Children requiring hospitalization have access to UF Health Jacksonville, Wolfson
Children's Hospital and all subspecialty services. Practices are open Monday through
Friday. Same and next-day appointments are available. Additionally, medical staff is available
by phone 24 hours every day of the year.
Services
- Well-child primary care, including baby and periodic checkups, school and sports
physical exams
- Sick-child care for fevers, headaches, colds, flu, stomach aches, etc.
- Childhood immunizations
- Diagnosis and treatment for developmental, behavioral and psychiatric conditions
- Dermatological (skin) conditions
- Diagnosis, treatment and management of chronic illnesses, including allergies, asthma,
ADHD
- Specialty care for those with special healthcare needs, including children with
chronic illnesses, disabling conditions, in rehabilitation and those with life-limiting
conditions, as well as children in foster care, homeless children and young people
in transition from pediatric to adult care
- Specialty referrals to University of Florida, Nemours Children's Health and private
practitioners
- Referrals to financial counselors and legal services
Community Outreach Programs
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Community PedsCare
Community
PedsCare provides comprehensive and compassionate palliative care to children
with life-limiting and chronic conditions, as well as end-of-life care to children
and their families. Part of Community Hospice and Palliative Care, the program
works in collaboration with physicians and other professionals and organizations
throughout the region to ensure children and families receive care designed to relieve
suffering, provide comfort and improve their quality of life. Services include pain
and symptom management; medical consultation; mental, psychosocial and spiritual
support and counseling; family respite; assistance with financial issues; case management;
and bereavement and grief support. Special attention is paid to the needs of siblings.
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Kids Hope Alliance
The Kids Hope Alliance grew out of the Jacksonville Children’s Commission and is
governed by a seven member board, who are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by
City Council. The Board also includes four Subject Matter Experts from Duval County
Public Schools, the State Attorney’s Office, the Public Defender’s Office, and the
Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, as well as a City Council Liaison. This Jacksonville
Partnership for Children, Youth and Families provides afterschool and summer programs,
early learning programs, mental health and early intervention, mentoring programs
and services, health and nutrition, trainings, resources and publications.
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UF Health Jacksonville Health and Transition Services (JaxHATS)
The transition from pediatric to adult-oriented care can be complicated for youth
with disabilities and chronic health conditions. The
Jacksonville Health and Transition Services (JaxHATS), which serves teens
and young adults ages 16 to 26, makes this transition easier. Staff includes a pediatrician,
internist, advanced registered nurse practitioner, nurse care coordinator and community
liaison who provide primary medical care to address young persons' immediate medical
needs. The JaxHATS team also works with youth over time to help them gain the knowledge
and skills they need to achieve their long-term goals. Services are available to
residents of Duval, Nassau, Baker, Clay and St. Johns counties and are covered by
Medicaid, Children’s Medical Services and most other health insurance plans.
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UF Health Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Services
Pediatricians in the Division of Community and Societal Pediatrics provide rehabilitation
services to children with complex medical and therapy needs in partnership with
Wolfson Children’s Hospital and Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital. Specialty services
and clinics at Wolfson and the UF Health Pediatric Multispecialty Center care for children with severe
disabilities such as cerebral palsy, brain and spinal cord injuries, and musculoskeletal
disorders. These services include Botox injections for spasticity, Baclofen Pump
management and bracing. The comprehensive rehabilitation team at Brooks serves children
with severe physical and cognitive injuries in an inpatient setting.
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Wolfson Children’s Hospital School-Based Health Center
UF Health Jacksonville is a partner of Wolfson Children's Hospital School-Based Health Center,
which includes locations at the Ribault Family Resource Center, Ribault Middle School
and Ribault High School. Pediatric services range from basic school health, such
as first aid to full pediatric and preventive care. Medical services are provided
under the direction of a UF Health pediatrician and nurse practitioner.