--- title: "PCC Blog: Focusing on timely issues affecting independent pediatric practices | patient advocacy (3)" description: patient advocacy | Explore PCC’s blog to get pediatric industry and practice management insights and see how our solutions can optimize your practice. 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Allie Squires May 05, 2021 [Read More](https://blog.pcc.com/support-for-adolescent-health-in-pediatrics)](https://blog.pcc.com/support-for-adolescent-health-in-pediatrics) ## [Advocating for ADHD Superpowers ![](https://blog.pcc.com/hubfs/Copied%20Assets/Pivot%20-%20Related%20Articles%20Slider/line-blog.png) Over 6.1 million children have been diagnosed with ADHD in the U.S. to date, according to the CDC... Allie Squires Mar 03, 2021 [Read More](https://blog.pcc.com/advocating-for-adhd-superpowers)](https://blog.pcc.com/advocating-for-adhd-superpowers) ## [3 Ways Pediatricians Can Support Schools and Families in 2021 ![](https://blog.pcc.com/hubfs/Copied%20Assets/Pivot%20-%20Related%20Articles%20Slider/line-blog.png) Just as in-person visits to the pediatrician are important, so is in-person learning. While the.. Allie Squires Feb 24, 2021 [Read More](https://blog.pcc.com/3-ways-pediatricians-can-support-schools-and-families-in-2021)](https://blog.pcc.com/3-ways-pediatricians-can-support-schools-and-families-in-2021) ## [Survival of the Fitness: Exercise with Kids Indoors ![](https://blog.pcc.com/hubfs/Copied%20Assets/Pivot%20-%20Related%20Articles%20Slider/line-blog.png) More than 80% of the world's adolescent population is insufficiently physically active, according.. Allie Squires Dec 16, 2020 [Read More](https://blog.pcc.com/survival-of-the-fitness-exercise-with-kids-indoors)](https://blog.pcc.com/survival-of-the-fitness-exercise-with-kids-indoors) ## [What is Positive Parenting? ![](https://blog.pcc.com/hubfs/Copied%20Assets/Pivot%20-%20Related%20Articles%20Slider/line-blog.png) It is normal for young children to come across emotional or mental obstacles, and responses include.. Allie Squires Nov 11, 2020 [Read More](https://blog.pcc.com/what-is-positive-parenting)](https://blog.pcc.com/what-is-positive-parenting) ## [How to Make Your Practice a Safe Space: LGBTQ+ Allyship and Healthcare ![](https://blog.pcc.com/hubfs/Copied%20Assets/Pivot%20-%20Related%20Articles%20Slider/line-blog.png) Creating an inclusive culture at your pediatric practice does more than support a diverse group of.. Allie Squires Nov 04, 2020 [Read More](https://blog.pcc.com/how-to-make-your-practice-a-safe-space-lgbtq-allyship-and-healthcare)](https://blog.pcc.com/how-to-make-your-practice-a-safe-space-lgbtq-allyship-and-healthcare) ## [Resources for Pediatricians: Talking to Kids About Racism ![](https://blog.pcc.com/hubfs/Copied%20Assets/Pivot%20-%20Related%20Articles%20Slider/line-blog.png) When should families talk about bias, empathy, and race? Pediatricians have an important role to.. Allie Squires Jun 10, 2020 [Read More](https://blog.pcc.com/resources-for-pediatricians-talking-to-kids-about-racism)](https://blog.pcc.com/resources-for-pediatricians-talking-to-kids-about-racism) ## [Smoke and Vapers: The Complexity of Treating Teens for Vaping Use ![](https://blog.pcc.com/hubfs/Copied%20Assets/Pivot%20-%20Related%20Articles%20Slider/line-blog.png) "Vaping use has [nearly doubled from 2017 to 2019](https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMc1910739) according to a recent survey of 10th to 12th..](https://blog.pcc.com/smoke-and-vapers-the-complexity-of-treating-teens-for-vaping-use) Allie Squires Mar 19, 2020 [Read More](https://blog.pcc.com/smoke-and-vapers-the-complexity-of-treating-teens-for-vaping-use) ## [How Any Pediatric Practice Can Successfully Integrate Behavioral Health ![](https://blog.pcc.com/hubfs/Copied%20Assets/Pivot%20-%20Related%20Articles%20Slider/line-blog.png) You are likely seeing more diagnoses of behavioral disorders than ever in your practice. Have you.. Allie Squires Feb 27, 2020 [Read More](https://blog.pcc.com/how-any-pediatric-practice-can-successfully-integrate-behavioral-health)](https://blog.pcc.com/how-any-pediatric-practice-can-successfully-integrate-behavioral-health) [Previous](https://blog.pcc.com/tag/patient-advocacy/page/2) [All posts](https://blog.pcc.com/all) [Next](https://blog.pcc.com/tag/patient-advocacy/page/4) [View More Posts](https://blog.pcc.com/tag/patient-advocacy/page/3#1) ### Ready to improve your performance? Contact us today. You'll discover how easily your numbers can improve when you have the right EHR, and a dedicated pediatric-focused support team, on your side. 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