--- title: "PCC Blog: Focusing on timely issues affecting independent pediatric practices | patient engagement" description: patient engagement | Explore PCC’s blog to get pediatric industry and practice management insights and see how our solutions can optimize your practice. --- - [Request a 1:1 Consult](https://info.pcc.com/consult) - [Brochure](https://www.pcc.com/brochure/) - [Blog](https://blog.pcc.com) - [Client Support](https://support.pcc.com) [![PCC\_Horizontal](https://blog.pcc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/PCC%20Logos/PCC_Horizontal.png?width=210&height=62&name=PCC_Horizontal.png)](https://www.pcc.com/) - Our Solution - [Why Choose PCC?](https://www.pcc.com/why-choose-pcc/) - [Financial Management Tools](https://www.pcc.com/financial-management-tools/) - [Clinical Workflow Tools](https://www.pcc.com/clinical-workflow-tools/) - [Mobile Solutions](https://www.pcc.com/mobile-solutions/) - [PCC Interoperability](https://www.pcc.com/interoperability/) - [Technical Support](https://www.pcc.com/technical-support/) - [Personalized Support](https://www.pcc.com/personalized-support/) - [Our Pricing Model](https://www.pcc.com/pricing/) - Our Results - [Pediatric Benchmarks](https://www.pcc.com/pediatric-benchmarks/) - [Client Testimonials](https://www.pcc.com/client-testimonials/) - [Success Stories](https://www.pcc.com/success-stories/) - Learn with PCC - [Overview](https://www.pcc.com/learn/) - [PCCLearn: Knowledgebase](http://learn.pcc.com/) - [PCCTalk: Client Forum](https://www.pcc.com/talk/) - [PCC Protocols Library](http://protocols.pcc.com/) - [PCMH Resources](http://pcmh.pcc.com/index.php/PCC_PCMH_Resources) - [PCC Users’ Conference](https://www.pcc.com/users-conference/) - [Events & Trainings](https://www.pcc.com/events/) - Insights - [Smart Pediatrics Resource Center](https://www.pcc.com/smart-pediatrics-resources/) - [Cost Impact Calculator](https://www.pcc.com/cost-impact-calculator/) - [Does Your Practice Measure Up?](https://www.pcc.com/performance-calculator/) - [PCC Blog](https://www.pcc.com/blog/) - [Chip’s Blog](https://chipsblog.pcc.com/) - [Charting the Future Podcast](https://info.pcc.com/charting-the-future) - About PCC - [Overview](https://www.pcc.com/about/) - [Request a 1:1 Consult](https://info.pcc.com/consult) - [Meet Our Team](https://www.pcc.com/team/) - [Events & Trainings](https://www.pcc.com/events/) - [Careers](https://www.pcc.com/careers/) - [PCC Industry Pros](https://www.pcc.com/industry-pros/) - [Contact Us](https://www.pcc.com/contact-us/) # Essential Pediatric Insights ## PCC Blog [![Get Started](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/373774/c47c51bf-69b9-446e-8515-871f1243da3b.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/373774/c47c51bf-69b9-446e-8515-871f1243da3b) - [All Posts](https://blog.pcc.com) - [Practice Management](https://blog.pcc.com/tag/practice-management) - [Business of Pediatrics](https://blog.pcc.com/tag/business-of-pediatrics) - [Pediatric EHR](https://blog.pcc.com/tag/pediatric-ehr) - [Pediatric Mental Health](https://blog.pcc.com/tag/pediatric-mental-health) - [Patient Engagement](https://blog.pcc.com/tag/patient-engagement) - [Patient Advocacy](https://blog.pcc.com/tag/patient-advocacy) ## [Boost Immunization Rates with Effective Pediatric Vaccine Recall ![](https://blog.pcc.com/hubfs/Copied%20Assets/Pivot%20-%20Related%20Articles%20Slider/line-blog.png) Pediatric practices are navigating a new and urgent challenge: massive shifts in federal Medicaid.. PCC Oct 22, 2025 [Read More](https://blog.pcc.com/boost-immunization-rates-with-effective-pediatric-vaccine-recall)](https://blog.pcc.com/boost-immunization-rates-with-effective-pediatric-vaccine-recall) ## [The Doctor Will Text You Now: Best Practices for Texts, DMs, and More ![](https://blog.pcc.com/hubfs/Copied%20Assets/Pivot%20-%20Related%20Articles%20Slider/line-blog.png) Pediatric practices now have plenty of ways to communicate with families and patients. Which.. Allie Squires Sep 18, 2024 [Read More](https://blog.pcc.com/the-doctor-will-text-you-now-best-practices-for-texts-dms-and-more)](https://blog.pcc.com/the-doctor-will-text-you-now-best-practices-for-texts-dms-and-more) ## [Using your EHR to Fight Absenteeism in Schools ![](https://blog.pcc.com/hubfs/Copied%20Assets/Pivot%20-%20Related%20Articles%20Slider/line-blog.png) [Up to 13% of all children](https://www.aei.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Long-COVID-for-Public-Schools.pdf?x91208) miss 15 or more school days each year. After the COVID-19 pandemic,..](https://blog.pcc.com/using-your-ehr-to-fight-absenteeism-in-schools) Allie Squires Sep 04, 2024 [Read More](https://blog.pcc.com/using-your-ehr-to-fight-absenteeism-in-schools) ## [Human Parvovirus B19: What Pediatric Practices Should Know ![](https://blog.pcc.com/hubfs/Copied%20Assets/Pivot%20-%20Related%20Articles%20Slider/line-blog.png) As a pediatric practice owner, you've likely noticed an increase in cases of human parvovirus B19.. Allie Squires Aug 21, 2024 [Read More](https://blog.pcc.com/human-parvovirus-b19-what-pediatric-practices-should-know)](https://blog.pcc.com/human-parvovirus-b19-what-pediatric-practices-should-know) ## [AAP’s New Guidance on Media Use for Families ![](https://blog.pcc.com/hubfs/Copied%20Assets/Pivot%20-%20Related%20Articles%20Slider/line-blog.png) The American Academy of Pediatrics has introduced a new model for social media use in families... Allie Squires May 29, 2024 [Read More](https://blog.pcc.com/aaps-new-guidance-on-media-use-for-families)](https://blog.pcc.com/aaps-new-guidance-on-media-use-for-families) ## [Drug Use in Teens: A Guide for Pediatricians ![](https://blog.pcc.com/hubfs/Copied%20Assets/Pivot%20-%20Related%20Articles%20Slider/line-blog.png) In today's society, drug use among teenagers has become a pressing concern. Pediatricians have an.. Allie Squires Jan 31, 2024 [Read More](https://blog.pcc.com/drug-use-in-teens-a-guide-for-pediatricians)](https://blog.pcc.com/drug-use-in-teens-a-guide-for-pediatricians) ## [Guiding Families through Grief ![](https://blog.pcc.com/hubfs/Copied%20Assets/Pivot%20-%20Related%20Articles%20Slider/line-blog.png) Grief is a universal experience, and when it comes to pediatric care, addressing grief is of utmost.. Allie Squires Jan 03, 2024 [Read More](https://blog.pcc.com/guiding-families-through-grief)](https://blog.pcc.com/guiding-families-through-grief) ## [From Apnea to Zzzs: Caring for Kids' Sleep ![](https://blog.pcc.com/hubfs/Copied%20Assets/Pivot%20-%20Related%20Articles%20Slider/line-blog.png) Sleep is essential for all human beings; it has a key role in learning, memory, decision-making,.. Allie Squires Nov 02, 2023 [Read More](https://blog.pcc.com/from-apnea-to-zzzs-caring-for-kids-sleep)](https://blog.pcc.com/from-apnea-to-zzzs-caring-for-kids-sleep) ## [Caring for Children Dependent on Technology ![](https://blog.pcc.com/hubfs/Copied%20Assets/Pivot%20-%20Related%20Articles%20Slider/line-blog.png) With closures in hospital pediatric in-patient units rising and with many communities in a “medical.. 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