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As a health care provider, you play a significant role in promoting the healthy development of children in Skagit County. Help Me Grow is here to help. The Help Me Grow Family Resource Navigator assesses a family’s needs and connects them to community resources and services that will assist them in raising healthy, happy children. If you recognize a need, please refer the family to Help Me Grow.

How does a referral work?

  1. Complete the referral form online to refer families, prenatal through early childhood, for family resources and navigation services.  There is also an option to print and fax it to Help Me Grow Skagit at (360) 365-8664.
  2. The Skagit Family Resource Navigator will reach out to the family, listen, provide support, and assess the needs of the children and family.
  3. Based on the needs, the family will be referred to the appropriate local services and supports.
  4. Scheduled follow-ups will occur to inquire about previous referrals given and any additional concerns that the family may have.
  5. If indicated on the referral form, the Family Resource Navigator will communicate with the referring health care provider to give an update on the referral.

Help Me Grow Skagit’s Physician Champion

Dr. Francie Chalmers, MD, co-founder of Skagit Pediatrics, has seen our community expand and many children grow up over the past 40 years. Despite retiring from formal practice, she continues to advocate for local families. In her role as Physician Champion for Help Me Grow Skagit, Dr. Chalmers is working with providers on our new Help Me Grow referral system, identifying training needs, convening quarterly Perinatal and Pediatric Health Care Provider Network meetings, and supporting systematic surveillance and screening of young children.  Thank you, Dr. Chalmers, for bringing your voice and expertise to this work and helping all families with young children thrive. If you would like to set up a time for Dr. Chalmers to talk with your clinic providers and/or staff, please email her here: Francie Chalmers, MD

The Perinatal & Pediatric Healthcare Provider Newsletter

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Educational Events

We are excited to kick off this year’s offerings with an in-person session on Saturday, January 25th in partnership with Help Me Grow Whatcom.

Our sessions from February through June are free and will be held over Zoom on the first Wednesday of the month from 7:00AM – 8:00AM.

Join us for a comprehensive training focused on enhancing pediatric behavioral health. Develop practical skills and strategies for your practice that will hep you respond to behavior concerns and support young children’s mental health and family well-being.

When: Saturday, January 25th 9:30am – 2:30pm

Where: Skagit Casino Conference Center | 5984 Darrk Ln, Bow, WA 98232

Audience: This training is for primary care, pediatric healthcare, and therapy providers serving children in Whatcom and Skagit Counties.

Cost: $30 (lunch included)

Credit: up to 5.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

 

Key Highlights:

  • Learn about the importance of conducing behavioral health screenings at well child visits and how to discuss with parents
  • Gain tools and resources to manage positive screens in the 5-7 minutes available at a well child visit
  • Learn about the FAST-E program and its impact on child and family mental health
  • Hear insights and experiences from various healthcare and therapy providers
  • Understand the challenges and success from a family’s point of view
  • Network with fellow providers committed to enhancing behavioral health

Sponsored by:

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your practice and improve outcomes for children and families!

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Skagit Regional Health and Help Me Grow Skagit. Skagit Regional Health is accredited by the Washington State Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Participants may claim up to 5.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for this session.

Our sessions from February through June are free and will be held over Zoom on the first Wednesday of the month from 7:00AM – 8:00AM.
Participants may claim up to 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for each virtual session.
February 5th

Media Use

March 5th

Child Injury and Abuse

April 2nd

Autism

May 7th

Infant Mental Health

June 4th

Fatherhood

Course descriptions and registration information coming soon!

Course Description – Coming Soon

Registration

Registration is free, but required to receive the Zoom link.

Credit Offered

This  activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies
of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACME) through the joint providership of Skagit
Regional Health and Help Me Grow Skagit. Skagit Regional Health is accredited by the Washington State Medical
Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Skagit Regional Health designates this online live activity for a maximum of 5.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM
Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity meets the criteria for up to 5.0 hours of Category I CME credit to satisfy the relicensure requirements of
the Washington State Medical Quality Assurance Commission.

Past Events

The presentations below were part of our Virtual Education Series for 2024.

The presentations below were part of our Child Development Series for 2023.

*Please note: CME credit is not available for viewing recordings or slides.