Care
Pediatric care from newborn visits to young adulthood
Northwest Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine provides practical primary care for infants, children, adolescents, and young adults across Hood River and the Columbia River Gorge.
These pages explain common visit types and what families can expect. They are not a substitute for medical advice; call the office for care questions, and call 911 for emergencies.
Newborn Care
Early visits help families check growth, feeding, sleep, jaundice, and the everyday questions that arrive with a new baby.
Well-Child Visits
Preventive visits give families time to check growth, development, school concerns, vaccines, and questions that do not always fit into a sick visit.
Sick Visits
When a child is suddenly sick or uncomfortable, calling first helps the office decide the safest next step and whether an in-person visit is needed.
Adolescent Medicine
Teen care works best when adolescents have space for practical guidance, privacy, prevention, and the transition toward managing their own health.
Immunizations
Vaccines are part of preventive pediatric care, and families deserve clear answers about schedules, records, benefits, and common questions.
Sports Physicals
Sports and activity forms are easiest when there is enough time to review health history, medications, injuries, and any needed follow-up.
How to start
Call first for scheduling and urgent questions
The office can help decide whether a concern belongs in a same-day visit, a scheduled preventive visit, a video visit, or urgent emergency care.