Raleigh Pediatrics

From Dr. Jerry Bernstein   January 19, 2024 Dear RPA Families,I hope this email finds you and your loved ones in good health and spirits. I am writing today with a mixture of emotions as I announce my retirement, this July, from RPA after a rewarding 50-year journey as a pediatrician. It has been an absolute honor and privilege to serve your child/children and witness their growth and thriving over...

From before our children are born, we worry about how to keep our kids healthy and raise them to be awesome, responsible adults.  The thought of making decisions about every detail of their lives can be incredibly overwhelming.  But we do not have to do this alone.  There are great resources and references that can help us make the best decision for our child.  One amazing source of information is...

Calling all College Students If you are a college student home for the summer, this is a great time to schedule your well exam with Raleigh Pediatric Associates before you need to return to school in the fall.  We continue to see all of our patients through the age of 22.  Young adulthood brings about many changes and it is important to continue to see a physician regularly to take...

Family Resources: Visit Bright Futures: Healthchildren.org for important information about COVID-19 and kids. Food Resources: Governor Roy Cooper announced 3/27/2020 that parents who need food assistance for their children can text FOODNC to 877-877 to locate nearby free meal sites. The texting service is also available in Spanish by texting COMIDA to 877-877. After entering their address, parents will receive a text with the location and serving times for nearby pick-up and...

The physicians of Raleigh Pediatrics perform comprehensive well exams on their patients following the Bright Futures (American Academy of Pediatrics) recommendations.  These recommendations include timing of the exams along with appropriate testing, screening and lab work.  It is possible that some portion of the exam may not be covered or may be applied to a deductible by your insurance company and then would be your responsibility.  While we are sensitive...

Raleigh Pediatrics is continuously looking for ways to improve our patient experience. We are excited to announce that we have invested in new technology to improve our check-in process, saving both time and paper. Beginning on June 21, 2016 you will be presented with a PhreesiaPad, similar to a tablet or iPad, to complete your registration. Instead of being given a clipboard with several paper forms to complete, you will...

Raleigh Pediatrics uses the FollowMyHealth Patient Portal to provide electronic access to your child's medical record. Some features currently available on the patient portal at this time include: Well Appointment Requests, Medication Refill Requests, and General Messaging to the staff and physicians. In addition, you will be able to view your child’s immunization records, visit summaries, lab results and vitals. 　More features will become available on the portal during future...

Wake County, Johnston County, and Harnett County Public Schools require Middle School and High School athletes to have a complete physical exam within 365 days prior to the first practice or tryout date. If your child desires to participate in a school sport, be sure to schedule a yearly physical for your child. For more information regarding school sports requirements, please refer to the following websites: Wake County Public Schools...

In December 2012, Raleigh Pediatrics was granted recognition as a Level III Patient Centered Medical Home by the National Center for Quality Assurance. Even though we pride ourselves on offering excellent medical care for our patients and strive to maintain open lines of communication with their families, this recognition demonstrates that we are committed to doing more. Patients and their families will now become an important part of the health...