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After a diagnosis of Bell’s palsy, Sophie found the courage to compete at a gymnastics event with the help of her care provider.
Dr. Friedlander did not discredit our concerns and we are incredibly thankful to have a pediatrician who listens.
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UPMC Children's Community Pediatrics received The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for ambulatory health care and primary care medical home.
UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics is part of UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, ranked 8th in the nation overall by U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-2024 Honor Roll for Best Children’s Hospitals.
It’s normal to question what it would feel like coming out to your friends and family. You might find yourself rehearsing the scenario over and over again in your mind. While the outcome could be a great sense of relief, it could also leave you questioning what’s to come and feeling as if those around you will now look at and treat you differently.
Before coming out, here are a few things to consider.
Friends might make assumptions about your sexuality and encourage you to come out before you’re ready. It’s common for friends to subconsciously categorize you without fully recognizing they’re doing so, but they may not realize they’re doing it. Peer pressure can easily sway you one way, but no one knows the real you better than you do.
While many LGBT individuals who come out are accepted, others aren’t. Some people will react positively to your news, but nothing is guaranteed. If you can’t talk openly about your identity or find that you’re struggling with the decision to come out, visit the LGBT National Youth Talkline to receive anonymous help. If you’re interested in support groups or seeing what resources are available, consider finding a local PFLAG chapter, or talk to your CCP pediatrician about other steps you can take.
Whenever you share information, there’s always the risk it could be leaked to people you might not want to share with. Your pediatrician or therapist/counselor is required to keep any information you share private, as long as they don’t feel you’re at risk for hurting yourself or others.
People may react to your news in a different way than anticipated. You may find some relationships will take time to return back to the way they were, and some could even change permanently. On a more positive note, others will embrace the news and it will seem as if nothing has changed. Be patient with friends and family and understand that everyone reacts differently.
As cliché as it sounds, listen to your heart. Remember that coming out is a personal choice. You should always be the one that decides when, where and how you’ll go about sharing the news. If there’s a risk you could be physically harmed or asked to leave your household, it may be safer to finish high school or college so that you’re in a better position to live on your own.
Coming out is a process and timing is different for everyone. Consider starting out slowly by talking with other people in the LGBTQ community, adults you trust such as your pediatrician, counselor, social worker, teacher or supportive family member.
With our Patient Portals, you can easily manage your child’s health online with 24/7 access to their medical record.
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By visiting UPMC Children’s Express Care, our after-hours clinic, your child will receive the same specialized pediatric care you’ve come to expect from your UPMC Children's Community Pediatrics pediatrician. Open conveniently on evenings and weekends, your child can receive care for minor injuries and illnesses when your pediatrician’s office is closed for the day.
Learn more about our services or find a location near you.
In the case of a serious emergency, call 911 or go to the emergency room.
Paying your bill has never been easier. UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics offers you an easy and secure method for paying bills online for well and sick appointments as well as behavioral health visits.
Pay Your Bill Online
For questions regarding your billing statement, please call the UPMC CCP Billing Office at 1-888-857-7646 or email CCPBilling@chp.edu.
Are you passionate about caring for children? UPMC Children's Community Pediatrics offers the opportunity for you to apply your unique skills in pediatric medicine and to make an impact on children’s lives.
We are seeking candidates for full-time, part-time, casual, and temporary positions at our locations throughout 12 counties in western Pennsylvania.
To apply, visit the UPMC Careers website.
UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics Stonewood Commons II 103 Bradford Road, Suite 200 Wexford, PA 15090
For administrative inquiries, please call 724-933-1100 or 1-888-857-7646.
Should a concern about your experience at UPMC CCP arise, please discuss it with your child’s pediatrician. If the concern remains unresolved, please email your concern to our patient relations specialist at ccpconfidential@chp.edu. We will investigate your concern and provide you with a response. Contacting our patient relations specialist will not negatively affect your care.