Methodist Le Bonheur Community Outreach

Pediatrics

Methodist Le Bonheur Community Outreach is a Pediatrics practice in Jackson, TN with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in diagnosing, preventing, and treating childhood illnesses. Pediatricians at Methodist Le Bonheur Community Outreach perform medical diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions affecting young people from infants to teenagers. Pediatrics is a medical specialty focusing on children's health. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Pediatrics practices include ear, sinus, and throat infections, food allergies and intolerances, urinary tract infections, skin infections, bronchitis, diarrhea, vomiting, pinkeye, and skin rashes. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Pediatrics practices include physical examinations, diagnosing childhood illnesses, administering vaccines, prescribing medication, providing education about childhood health, safety, and nutrition, and referring your child to specialists if necessary.

A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.

Community Health Nurse Practitioner

Methodist Le Bonheur Community Outreach is a Community Health Nurse Practitioner practice in Jackson, TN with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in testing, monitoring and educating patients of all ages, as well as reforming health care policy. Community Health Nurse Practitioners at Methodist Le Bonheur Community Outreach perform healthcare in schools, maternity clinics, army bases, and community health clinics. Community Health Nurse Practitioner is the preventative healthcare of entire populations. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Community Health Nurse Practitioner practices include tuberculosis, injuries, and abuse. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Community Health Nurse Practitioner practices include performing pregnancy tests, providing immunizations, assessing data, reforming policies, and educating communities.