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Philosophy of Care: Family-centered care recognizes that the family is the
constant in a child's life and that service systems and personnel must
support, respect, encourage and enhance the strength and competence of the
family. We acknowledge the importance of good health in our lives and that
humans cycle through varying degrees of stress/crisis and have remarkable
ability to adapt. The role of the professional health care provider is to offer
expertise and logically problem-solve with the family in deciding on a joint
plan of care that is in the very best interest of the child. The Nursing
Science model of care provides a unique emphasis on care, trusting
family-friendly relationships and the teaching healthful self-care rather
than merely a focus on sickness. Alternatively, this practice hopes to focus
on promoting wellness throughout the developmental life process and helping
each child achieve their optimal level of health.
Clinic Services
- Well Child Care Exams/Immunizations
- Minor Illness/Prescriptions
- Screening Exams/School & Camp Physicals
- Minor Injury Treatment/Laceration Repair
- Childhood Obesity
- Behavioral Consultations
Specifics of Services
Well Child Care Exams/ Immunizations
Well Child Visits are recommended at Birth, 2 weeks, 1 month (optional), 2, 4, 6, 10, 15, 18 months, 2 years old and yearly thereafter. At each well-child exam, parent concerns, an update as to what has occurred since the last visit, immunization, safety, development, nutrition, behavior and topics of interest are discussed. A complete physical examination is given and a plan for optimal health development is made with the family. The focus of these visits will be in anticipation of developmental changes and prevention of common childhood problems. We are proud to be a provider of the State of Idaho Vaccines for Children program and provide vaccines at minimal cost to eligible clients as well as information regarding immunizations and vaccine schedules.Minor Illness/Injury Treatment/ Laceration Repair/Prescriptions
The chief concerns of the parent and patient are discussed and a physical exam is done of the body areas related to the presenting problems. We are able to do minor screening tests, such as urine and strep throat testing, although major blood testing and XRays are commonly done at St. Lukes with results confidentially faxed to us. We have numbing medicines that will be used before procedures to lessen any pain. We can do suturing, streri-strip (butterfly) or dermabond laceration closures. First aid, home care and alternatives to medicines will be discussed and needed prescriptions will be written appropriately as necessary.Screening Exams/School & Camp Physicals
Screening exams to determine health state and/or need for appropriate referral to a specialist can be done. If a Well-Child Exam has been done during the last year all sports and camp physical forms will be completed free of charge. Any additional screening test (e.g. urine screen) that is required by specific camps, schools or sports programs that have not already been done will be a separate charge.Childhood Obesity
This is a growing concern for Americans and one that needs very early intervention. Skeletal size will be compared with weight and graphed per age. Lipid Screening blood tests including cholesterol and triglycerides are recommended. Nutrition, eating habits and food preparation is discussed. A joint plan of care with the family is agreed upon. Weekly visits (at reduced rates) are required as lifestyle changes occur. The importance of addressing this issue very early in a child’s life is important particularly in affecting heart and circulation function for future years. |
Rare is the child without some behavioral difficulties, for every child experiences the ups and downs of life’s trials, but some have a harder road and need more guidance. When parents want more assistance in identifying what the specific problems are, which may need expert help, this is a first step. Dr. Church has most recently worked in developmental pediatrics dealing with a wide variety of Autism Spectrum and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorders as well as school difficulties, depression, aggression, disruptive behavior, mood and anxiety disorders. |  |
The clinic is located in the Main St. Plaza office building
where Main, Grove and Fairview intersect at 16th St.
If coming to Boise on the I-184 connector, then at the
first stoplight take a left on 13th St., drive 2 blocks
northeast to Grove St. then turn left (West). Drive 4 blocks
(crossing 16th St.) Turn right on Main St., then take the first right into
the parking lot of the Main St. Plaza. There is a ramp and
elevator near the main entrance.
From the North End take 16th St. southwest, cross Main St.
and turn immediately right into the first parking lot. The
back entrance of the Main St. Plaza has a tan awning and
steps to the second floor and Suite 206.
This information provided
courtesy of the American College of Nurse Practitioners
http://www.nurse.org/acnp/
MAP
About Nurse Practitioners
Idaho was the first state in the USA to have
Nurse
Practitioners (NP). The story goes when the ol’ doc in Council, Idaho
passed on, the only health care provider around was his Registered
Nurse. As
there was a nationwide physician shortage with no MD to move into the
small
community, she went off to the University of Colorado (CU) to receive
advanced education and in 1965 returned to Council to became the first
NP.
That was nearly 40 years ago. CU instigated the first formal NP program
in
Pediatrics. Since then many University Master Level programs for
Advanced
Registered Nurse Practitioners, Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse
Specialists and Nurse Midwives in all specialty areas have come into
being.
Initially, NPs practiced primary care in rural areas and with
underserved
populations, but this has changed dramatically and these advanced
nurses are
utilized in nearly every healthcare venue. Most recently on July 1,
2004,
(the day the NCHC opened), Idaho became the 38th state to grant
independent
NP practice. Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners practice within
their
scope of practice and actively collaborate with physicians and other
health
care experts to assure their clients receive the very best care.
Who are nurse practitioners?
Nurse practitioners (NPs) are registered nurses
(RNs)
who are prepared, through advanced education and clinical training, to
provide a wide range of preventive and acute health care services to
individuals of all ages. Today, most NPs complete graduate-level
education
preparation that leads to a master’s degree. NPs take health histories
and provide complete physical examinations; diagnose and treat many
common
acute problems such as infections and fractures as well as chronic
problems
such as asthma and hypertension; interpret laboratory results and
X-rays and
other diagnostic studies, prescribe and manage medications and other
therapies; provide health teaching education and supportive counseling
with
an emphasis on prevention of illness, health maintenance and support of
healthy lifestyle behavior; and refer patients to other health
professionals
as needed. NPs provide high-quality, cost-effective care. One study
compared
the costs of care for two primary care problems and found that the cost
of
care given by NPs was 20% less than the cost of care given by
physicians.
Numerous studies conclude that nurse practitioners perform as well as
physicians in their specialty area of practice, in patient diagnosis,
management of specific diseases and patient outcomes. NPs have
advocated for
all Americans to have access to cost-effective, quality health care,
the
provider of their choice and to remove barriers limiting consumer
access to
NP care. NPs promote a holistic approach to health care and emphasize
the
overall health and wellness of their patients.
Health Care Links
American Academy of
Pediatrics:
http://www.aap.org/
Bright Futures Children’s Health Charter:
http://www.brightfutures.org/charter.html
Center for Disease Control:
http://www.cdc.gov/
Childhood Obesity:
http://www.obesity.org/subs/childhood/
Children and Adults with ADHD: http://www.chadd.org/
Idaho Department
of
Health and Welfare/Child: http://www.idahochild.org/
Immunization
Schedule:
http://www2.state.id.us/dhw/ecic/IM/Immuniz2.htm
Learning Disabilities:
http://www.ldanatl.org/
Medline Drug Information:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginformation.html
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/Asthma/Asthma_All.html
National
Institute of
Health: http://health.nih.gov/
St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center:
http://www.saintalphonsus.org/
St. Lukes Regional Medical Center:
http://www.callstlukes.org/
Ask-A-Nurse Practitioner
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nchc@qwest.net