Navigating the New Normal
While we are encouraged to see an apparent stabilization in the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases, we must remain focused on maintaining advised safety precautions. We are taking mindful and steady strides as informed by the CDC and public health officials to continue safe healthcare. 

We are pleased to share:
We are proud of our Care Team Members for exhibiting perseverance, an innovative spirit, willingness to embrace change and their commitment to cultivating a healthier community. We greatly appreciate your ongoing support. 
Essential Pediatric Care: Let's protect our kids .
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Like a child's first steps or first lost tooth, well-visits, physicals and immunizations are critical childhood milestones. Often, the recommended well-visits schedule is designed to:
  • Allow for ongoing assessments of developmental stages
  • Ensure appropriate growth and nutrition, and
  • Optimize vaccinations before your child comes into contact with a potentially life-threatening infection.
Missing your scheduled well visits may limit a doctor's ability to catch developmental, social, and emotional conditions early on when there's still an opportunity for early intervention. Additionally, you may hinder the important process of protecting your child from serious illness through vaccination.

"Despite the current concerns of COVID-19, it is vital for our youngest patients to continue to go to their scheduled well-visits. COVID-19 is not the only infection risk for children, in fact, infections like whooping cough or the measles are potentially even more life threatening for children." - Kesha Stevens, MD, Zephyrhills Pediatrics 

Beat the Back to School physicals rush, schedule your child's appointment today.
Emma Calcano, Community Services Specialist delivering hygiene kits to The Volunteer Way
Care Beyond the Clinic
The Premier Community Services Team is available to assist you and your family during this pandemic. Assistance is at no cost to our patients and includes: insurance eligibility verification, food stamps, cash assistance, unemployment benefits and more. 

Contact Community Services Representative Emma Calcano at 352-518-2000 ext. 5018 or emcalcano@hcnetwork.org for more information. Remember, we are in this together. 
Premier Community HealthCare will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day. We express our gratitude to the men and women who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. 

As we head into the long weekend, we hope that you are able to rest and recharge. Have a safe, happy and healthy Memorial Day.