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Child Health + Safety
Get the resources you need, when you need them
Help Me Grow Washington is a free service that connects parents and caregivers to resources in their community. We help you learn about and find the right resources to support your baby’s health, development, behavior and learning.
Help Me Grow offers Family Resource Navigators to listen to and assess your needs. We can support you in a variety of ways, from tracking your child’s development to connecting you with WIC nutrition services, free or low-cost health insurance, or pregnancy and parenting resources. Call the Help Me Grow Washington hotline to access the resources you need, when you need them.
Dentists
Natural Dentistry Group Natural dentistry, custom-made orthodontics, TMJ and sleep appliances for comfort, and the best growth and development in children Mercer Island; 206-257-4921 naturaldentist.com appointments@naturaldentist.com
The Tooth Ferry Family-owned and -operated pediatric dental practice conveniently located north of Ballard Seattle; 206-338-1671 toothferrydentistry.com kidsonly@toothferrydentistry.com
Washington State Dental Association — Special Needs Directory Online directory of oral health-care providers who specialize in treating patients with developmental or acquired special needs Statewide; wsda.org/special-needs-directory
Pediatricians
Allegro Pediatrics ............................................ 23 Committed to helping children grow up happy, healthy and strong 8 Eastside locations; 425-827-4600 allegropediatrics.com contactus@allegropediatrics.com
Ballard Pediatric Clinic Private, physician-owned practice of primary-care, board-certified pediatricians who enjoy providing high-quality, family-centered care to children from birth to age 18 Seattle; 206-783-9300 ballardpeds.com
Kaiser Permanente — Pediatrics Offering high-quality pediatric primary and specialty care services, as well as easy, convenient access to care that busy parents need Multiple Seattle-area and Eastside locations; 206-630-4636 kp.org/wa/getcare
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Where Healthier Futures Begin
For more than 50 years, our physician-owned practice has been helping children in our communities grow up happy, healthy, and strong.
We are devoted to providing your family with the personal experience and quality care we expect for our own. With more than 80 doctors, nurse practitioners and physician assistants across eight neighborhood clinics, we are committed to being here when you need us.
We offer: • Same-day appointments for injury and illness, seven days a week, including holidays • Convenient online scheduling • Virtual visits until 9 p.m. • Yearly checkups to answer your everyday questions • Sports, school and camp physicals • Complimentary “get to know you” visits for new parents looking for a pediatrician • Quick visits to get flu shots or other vaccinations • One-on-one visits focused on concerns about your child’s development or behavioral health • On-site lab and X-ray services
Our mission is to partner with families to heal, nurture and empower each child in their journey to adulthood.
AllegroPediatrics.com • 425-827-4600 contactus@allegropediatrics.com 8 Eastside locations
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North Seattle Pediatrics Outstanding, evidence-based pediatric care, physician-owned and -operated for more than 50 years North Seattle; 206-368-6080 northseattlepediatrics.com
Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic (OBCC) Community clinic of Seattle Children’s Hospital located in Seattle’s Central District serving children from birth through age 21 Central District; 206-987-7210 seattlechildrens.org/contact/odessa-brown
Pacific Medical Centers (PacMed) ................. 25 Friendly, expert care for families, from newborns to adults; pediatrics, family medicine, internal medicine, specialty care, flexible hours 9 Seattle-area clinics; 1-888-4PACMED (1-888-472-2633) pacmed.org
The Polyclinic Providing general and high-risk pediatric care, cross-cultural medicine, newborn care, preventive health care, developmental pediatric care and therapeutic care for childhood diseases Multiple Seattle-area clinics; 206-329-1760 (toll-free: 1-800-648-8837) polyclinic.com contactus@polyclinic.com
Seattle Children’s Offering 60+ pediatric specialty clinics and services, including a Level IV NICU, emergency and urgent care Serving Seattle and the Eastside; 206-987-2000 seattlechildrens.org
Swedish Medical Center — Pediatrics Pediatric primary care, pediatric specialty care, family medicine Serving Seattle and the Eastside; 1-800-SWEDISH (1-800-793-3474) swedish.org
UW Medicine — Pediatrics Offering the latest therapies for premature infants in Level IV and III neonatal intensive care units at UW Medical Center and Valley Medical Center; specialized pediatric gynecology, neurosurgery and trauma services; operating a Level I pediatric trauma center at Harborview Medical Center Greater Seattle area; uwmedicine.org Virginia Mason — Pediatrics Delivering world-class pediatric care at multiple locations around Puget Sound Greater Seattle and the Eastside; 1-866-832-6633 virginiamason.org/pediatrics
Safety
Child Protective Services and Elder Abuse Hotline Washington state’s 24-hour hotline for reporting suspected abuse or neglect of a child or vulnerable adult 1-866-ENDHARM (1-866-363-4276); call 9-1-1 if a child or adult is in an emergency
Children’s Advocacy Centers of Washington Coordinating comprehensive services for victims of child abuse Statewide; 1-866-235-4716 cacwa.org
Mary Bridge Children’s Center for Childhood Safety Information about car seat safety, guidelines and programs that offer free or low-cost car seats; car seat inspections, bike helmets and life jacket fittings Serving Pierce and South King counties; Car Seat Helpline: 253-403-1234 marybridge.org/services/childhood-safety
National Sexual Assault Hotline (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) RAINN’s 24-hour confidential hotline connects callers to a counselor and information on local community resources 1-800-656-HOPE (4673); rainn.org
NHTSA — Car Seats and Booster Seats Step-by-step guide to choosing the right seat, installing it correctly and keeping your child safe 1-888-327-4236; nhtsa.gov
Washington Poison Center 24-hour hotline providing immediate treatment advice and assistance 1-800-222-1222; wapc.org
WithinReach ..................................................... 22 Help Me Grow Washington is a free service connecting parents and caregivers to resources in their community. Statewide; 1-800-322-2588 helpmegrowwa.org help@parenthelp123.org
Care for the whole family, in one place
PacMed grows with families. We love taking care of newborns and new parents — plus blossoming toddlers, tweens, teens and young adults, too.
Our primary care team includes family medicine and internal medicine across nine locations. Young families can see our highly trained pediatricians at three PacMed clinics.
Choose the best primary care doctor for each family member. They will coordinate all your care, from lab tests and imaging to specialty visits — all on site. We can even help with everyone’s nutrition and sleep.
Our family-friendly approach includes flexible and convenient appointments, with Saturday hours at some clinics. Enjoy easy scheduling online or by phone, and free parking at most locations.
PacMed is diverse, just like you. Our multicultural group of doctors delivers comfortable, comprehensive care. We may even have someone who speaks your preferred language.
