Palm Beach Pediatrics, a provider of physical and mental health care to children and young adults with offices in Boynton Beach, Loxahatchee Groves and West Palm Beach, was recently presented with the Advanced Primary Care Practice Award by the Primary Care Collaborative (PCC).
Palm Beach Pediatrics’ Dr. Shannon Fox-Levine, known as Dr. Fox, accepted the award at the PCC’s 2023 Barbara Starfield Awards Dinner, which was held in Washington, D.C., last month.
Founded in 2006, the PCC is a not-for-profit multi-stakeholder membership organization dedicated to advancing an effective and efficient healthcare system built on the strong foundation of primary care and the patient-centered medical home (PCMH). Its annual awards celebrate and recognize the accomplishments of primary care champions throughout the United States.
Palm Beach Pediatrics was recognized for its well-earned reputation for integrating mental health care with physical care, demonstrated by its referrals from community partners. The practice is a Level III PCMH, which is a model that uses a patient-centered, culturally appropriate and team-based approach to coordinate patient care across the health system. Level III is the highest level of this healthcare designation. Palm Beach Pediatrics supports behavioral health services through a unique care coordination program and strong relationships throughout the local, regional and national medical and behavioral health communities.
“It is such an honor to be recognized for the important work we do in Palm Beach County,” Dr. Fox said. “For 40 years, the mission of our practice has been to provide the best comprehensive medical care to the whole child by integrating mental health care for children into primary care.”
Palm Beach Pediatrics’ patient needs are responded to 24 hours per day, seven days per week, 365 days per year. In addition to regular office hours, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Palm Beach Pediatrics offers evening and weekend appointments and is available on major holidays for urgent sick concerns.
Founded in 1984, Palm Beach Pediatrics is a patient-centered medical home that provides continuous, coordinated, accessible and high-quality care to children and adolescents in Palm Beach County. Visit www.pbpediatrics.com to learn more.
