Meet the Team: Crystal Young
Our first employee spotlight of the year is Crystal Young. Crystal is a medical assistant at the Beach office. Learn a bit more about her here and say hello when you see her in the office. Q: Where are you from? A: Ocala, Fl Q: What’s your favorite activity after work? A: Working out at the gym, snuggling with my little girl on the couch watching cartoons. Q: How many children do you have, or would you like to have? A: I have a 6-year-old daughter and a 14-year-old stepson. Q: Do you have pets? What kind? A: A yellow Labrador and a miniature Schnauzer Q: How would you describe your job at Jax Beach Pediatrics? A: Fulfilling. I go home at the end of the day feeling like I have accomplished something. Let’s not leave out that it’s a blast, I love all my girls at the beaches. Q: Are you what you wanted to be when you grew up? A: I always wanted to be in the medical field……so, YES! Q: What’s the number 1 question you get asked in the office? A: “Is Katrina Cinca here?” Q: Have you seen in local trends (in illness) in the area that parents have questions about? A: RSV Q: Do you have any tips about what parents can do to make the most of their visit with the doctor? A: Tell the provider what you are here for “today.” Q: Tell us one funny story from the office. A: Well, lets just say I’ve gotten a lot of “bizarre” stories that I have had to translate for Dr. Benitez in layman terms. That’s always interesting.
Meet the Team: Katrina Dembeck
This month we would like to introduce you to Katrina Dembeck, ARNP! You can see Katrina in our Jacksonville Beach office and here, you can learn a little more about her. Q: Where are you from? A: I’m a Jacksonville native, but I did live in Hawaii for a year. Q: What’s your favorite activity after work? A: Spending time with my family, my husband Jason and my 3 dogs, Marley, Ziggy, and Peaches. Q: What do you like best about your job? A: I love working with kids everyday and the best is when they give you a big hug. Q: How would you describe your job at Pediatric Care Center? A: Fun and interesting, never a dull moment. Q: What is something you look forward to in the future? A: Having children! Q: What’s the #1 question you get asked in the office? A: Oh, there are 2 Katrinas?? Q: Do you have any tips about what parents can do? A: Have a thermometer and take your child’s temperature when they are sick, so many don’t take a temperature and say they felt hot. Also, bring your list of questions, because of course we all forget our questions as soon as the provider walks in the room. Q: What made you go into the Pediatric field? A: It definitely wasn’t in my plans, but I have to say Katrina Cinca inspired me! I fell in love with pediatrics during my pediatric clinical rotation with Katrina and I just kept coming back for more. Q: If patients could describe you, what 3 words would they use? A: Kind, gentle, caring Q: Tell us one funny story from the office. A: So many, hard to pick. But the kids make me laugh everyday.
Meet the Team: Lacey Scandaliato
This month, Lacey Scandaliato, shares a little about herself. She is yet another smiling face at the reception desk in our office! Let’s get to know Lacey! Q: Where are you from? A: I was born in New Orleans, but I’ve lived in Jacksonville most of my life. Q: What is your favorite activity after work? A: My favorite thing to do after work is just relax. Not only do I work but I go to school full-time too. Q: How many children do you have or would you like to have? A: I can’t decide if I want 2 or 3 children. Q: Do you have any pets? A: Yes, I have a cockatiel named Winnie. 2 dogs, Frankie and Lucky, 3 cats, Bugsy, Pino, and Belle, and last but not least a sulcata tortoise named Gus. Q: How would you describe your job at Jax Beach Pediatrics? A: There’s definitely never a dull moment here. There is either always a phone to answer or a patient to check-in. Q: Are you what you wanted to be when you grow up? A: Well I am still growing up; I’m currently going to school to get a degree in Elementary Education. Q: What’s the number one question that you get asked in the office? A: The number one question I get asked is “do you speak Spanish?” Unfortunately I don’t speak Spanish, I took American Sign Language instead. Q: Have you seen in local trends (in illness) in the area that parents have questions about? A: There have been a lot of calls about rashes. The main question is “can I just have something called in?” Rashes could be from so many different things, and the doctor can’t diagnose over the phone so they always recommend bringing the child in to be evaluated. Q: Do you have any tips about what parents can do to make the most of their visits with the doctor? A: Write all the questions down so there isn’t one you forget and be completely honest with your child. Make them aware that the appointment is for them and let them know that they are getting shots at that visit. Many kids come in and the first question they ask us is “am I getting shots?” Tell us a funny story from the office. It was when the beach office started closing at 8:00pm. Nilsis and I were getting ready to leave and I had realized I didn’t have a key to lock the door. We were just going to wait until the cleaning crew arrived, but twenty minutes had passed and they hadn’t arrived yet. So I ended up calling one of the morning girls that was out in Ponte Vedra. After driving for fifteen minutes I got the key then got a phone call from Nilsis saying that the cleaning crew was there and we didn’t need the key.
Meet the Team: Anyse Glenna, RN
This month, we would like to learn a bit more about Anyse Glenna, one of our RNs. Q: Where are you from? A: Jacksonville, Florida Q: What’s your favorite activity after work? A: Spending time with my two boys, Justin and Kaleb and my Dad. Q: What do you like best about your job? A: The interaction with the patients and parents. Working at night I get to do one on one patient care. During the day they see numerous people before they get to the provider but at night they walk in straight to me. And I love the things the kids say sometimes, how they describe how they feel or what hurts. Q; How long have you worked at Pediatric Care Center? A: Almost three and a half years! I was hired May 2008. Q; How would you describe your job at Pediatric Care Center? A: I work the 8p-8a night shift. I’m there to answer any questions you may have in the middle of the night or to be there if you need to bring your son or daughter in if you feel they need to be seen and it can’t wait until morning. I also take care of our patients that we keep overnight, whether it’s for IV fluids, antibiotics, breathing issues or just observation. We always have a provider on call that’s just a phone call away. Q; What is something you look forward to in the future? A: Buying my own property and building my very first house. Q; What’s the #1 question you get asked in the office? A: Do you speak Spanish? Q: Do you have any tips about what parents can do? A: Everyone needs a thermometer in their house! If your child is one year or under taking their temperature rectally is the most accurate. A lot of parents call and tell us their child has a fever but they are only basing this on how warm the child feels. They don’t have a thermometer to actually take the temperature with. Q: Tell us a funny story from the office. A: One night Dr. Benitez called me and asked me if I heard about the family of five that was coming to the office. He said they were all vomiting and had diarrhea. I told him No, thinking how busy I was about to be! He then paused and busted out laughing and said, “There’s no one coming! It was a joke! Hope you have a good night!”
Meet the Team: Emily McNamara
This month, our featured staffer is Emily McNamara! Emily works at the front desk of our Point Meadows location. Here’s a little bit more about her: Q: Where are you from? A: I was born in Chattanooga, TN, but consider myself from Blairsville, GA Q: What’s your favorite activity after work? A: Shopping!!!! Q: How many children do you have or would like to have? A: No children at this time…maybe in the future. Q: Do you have pets? What kind? A: 2 dogs – Bailey, My Pug and Brutus, my Boston Terrier Q: How would you describe your job at Jax Beach Pediatrics? A: Fun and always interesting J Q: Are you what you wanted to be when you grew up? A: NO I wanted to be an Astronaut or an Archaeologist Q: What’s the number one question you get asked in the office? A: Are you accepting new patients? Q: Have you seen in local trends in the area that parents have questions about? A: Rashes and/or high fevers due to viral illness Q: Do you have any tips about what parents can do to make the most of their visits with the doctor? A: Come prepared with all questions /concerns at hand. Q: Tell us one funny story from the office. A: We always have funny things happen at the Pt. Meadows office. There are just too many to tell.
Meet the Team – Nilisis Gomez
This month our featured staffer is Nilisis Gomez. Nilisis is originally from Camaguey, Cuba. Camaguey is in central Cuba, and is the third largest city in Cuba. Let’s get to know Nilisis! Q: Nilisis, when you are not working, how do you spend your time? A: Mostly playing with my children Q: How many children do you have? A: I have two children. My daughter is 8, and my son is 5 years old. Q: Do you have pets as well? A: No, no pets. Q: How do you like working at Pediatric Care Center? Are you what you wanted to be when you grew up? A: I enjoy working here, my job is great and we have a great team! I am studying nursing, so yes, I am in the right place! Q: Awesome! While in the office, what types of questions do you most often hear from parents? A: Many parents like to know what bugs or illnesses are going around; so I typically get asked if there is a bug or certain illness that we are treating a lot. Q: What have you been seeing a lot of lately? A: Quite a few RSV cases and ear infections. Tip: RSV is a common germ that causes cold like symptoms. Learn more about RSV >> Q: What do you tell parents to help them prepare for their next visit to the office? A: Make sure to have questions ready! When you have doubts or more questions, be sure to ask before you leave! Q: Do you have a funny story from the office that you can share with us? A: It was a crazy Monday night and we are ready to leave. Lacey set the alarm and we locked the doors. As we walked out we closed the gate, said our good byes and went home. About two hours later I get a phone call that we had locked Dr. Patel in and she couldn’t leave. All I have to say is not only was it funny but it was pretty embarrassing as well.
Meet the Team – Mayleen Caban-Martin
Happy New Year! We welcome the new year with the opportunity for you to meet Mayleen Caban-Martin! Mayleen has been with Pediatric Care Center for about four months, and works as Front Desk Receptionist in the Point Meadows office. We grabbed a few minutes of Mayleen’s time to ask her to share a little about herself. Q: Mayleen, where are you from? A: I am from the Bronx, in New York Q: Do you have children? A: No, but I would like to have two someday Q: What about pets? A: I have two adorable dogs, one is a Pomeranian and the other is a Silky Terrier Bella. Q: After work, what’s one of your favorite activities? A: I love catching up with my mom on the phone. Q: How would you describe your job here? A: My job here is fun and upbeat! I enjoy working here and look forward to seeing our awesome patients! Q: Are you what you wanted to be when you “grew up”? A: Not yet…I am a work in progress. I look forward to earning my Master’s degree in Speech & Hearing Science in the near future. Q: What’s the #1 question you get asked in the office? A: lol. “Are there any appointments available for today?” Q: Have you seen any local trends that parents have questions about? A: Yes, quite a few parents have asked me about stomach viruses. Q: Do you have any tips about what parents can do to make the most of their visit with the doctor? A: Parents can always ask questions about a diagnosis or any other concerns they may have to stay well informed. Q: Can you share with us one funny story from the office? A: There a few funny stories but we have a few silly staff members at the Point Meadows office. The person that makes me laugh the most throughout the day is Emily. She loves to sing at random and it usually catches me off guard. We all keep each other going at times and Dr. Weise is pretty funny as well.
Holiday Office Hours – December 31st
2011 is just around the corner! Our office will be closing on Friday, December 31st at 4:00 pm and reopen on Sunday, January 2nd at 7:00 am. Our providers will be available by phone both Friday and Saturday. If you need to schedule an appointment please call our office after 7:00 am on Sunday. Thank you! We wish you a wonderful and safe New Year!
Dr. B’s remedy for a constipated tummy
Ever wonder how you could help your baby with constipation? Try a bit of the good old-fashioned corn syrup to help relieve constipation for young tummies….but please do so in moderation! Use 1 tablespoon of Karo syrup with 4 oz of water daily but for no more than 3 days. You can start this as early as 8 weeks old. This will help regulate your baby’s digestive tract. Other easy at home exercises to relieve your constipated baby: 1.) Tummy Massage: Softly rub and massage baby’s tummy in a clockwise direction. Position your hands at baby’s naval and move in a clockwise motion, move out and away from the center of the belly. 2.) Warm Bath: Giving a warm bath will help your baby to relax and will also move things along. After taking the baby out of the warm bath – massage the belly. 3.) Bicycle legs: This is a common thing all parents do, but it can actually be doing lots of good to your child. Not only is this good for constipation but it also helps with gassy babies. Remember, do this gently and not too fast.
Fennel Helps With Gas
Fennel tea is a wonderful and easy way to help your baby with gas. Made from an herb and water, you can give ½ to 1 ounces of tea to your gassy baby between regular feedings. This is a very simple recipe that only takes 10 minutes to make. Fennel Tea: Take 1 cup of water Add 1 teaspoon of Fennel Boil it for about 7 to 8 minutes Strain fennel – (you may add sugar to taste) Pour into a container with lid to store what is not used