PEDIATRIC HEALTH ASSOCIATES

Katie Faragher, CPNP From the desk of Nurse Practitioner                       Katie Faragher: Americans everywhere are affected by the tragedies that have resulted from gun violence.  Umpqua Community College, Sandy Hook Elementary School, and Columbine High School are among many schools in the United States that have been terrorized by gun violence.   Unintentional  shootings are also occurring at alarming numbers; causing  209 deaths among children in the United States this year alone.  Firearms kill about seven children per day in the United States alone.  Half of the homes in the United States own firearms and it is estimated that almost 8.7 million children and adolescents have access to handguns.  In fact, more than one third of all accidental shootings take place in the home of friends, relatives, or neighbors.   Injuries and deaths caused by gun violence can be reduced with ...

Dr. Shakir treating a refugee Over the past year, the world has become transfixed by the Syrian refugee crisis.  In the light of the dramatic need of millions fleeing their homeland to escape war, PHA physicians have joined many doctors around the world whom have given their time to help.   This past March, Dr. Shoshara joined the initial medical mission of the Syrian American Medical Society to serve refugees at the Zaatari refugee camp in Jordan, the second largest refugee camp in the world.   Last month, Dr. Shakir also gave of her time to serve these refugees.  We salute the efforts of Dr. Shoshara,     Dr. Shakir and all physicians whom have used their skills and their time to bring relief to those whom have lost everything in the face of this humanitarian tragedy.  Dr. Shoshara and Dr. Shakir were among a few doctors discussing their experiences on WBEZ’s “Worldview” radio show which you can listen to at   https://soundcloud.com/wbez-wo...