Pediatrics Plus Connect June Edition

JUNE 2024

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m o r f e t A No , O T C r ou Kara e r o m l E Pediatrics Plus Team Members, I am delighted that you have chosen to be a part of the Pediatrics Plus family. As a family, we work together, share together, laugh together, and grow together. When a team of passionate professionals commits to working towards a common mission, Empowering Children to Conquer Their World, change will occur! We need your compassion, heart to serve, positivity, and dedication to problem solving to make a difference in the lives of children and families. We cannot thank you enough for bringing your best self to work each and every day!

As Pediatrics Plus continues to expand across Arkansas, we look forward to welcoming new team members into our family. Thank you for continually pouring out your knowledge and sharing your talents with our new team members. We could not train new employees without your willingness to teach and mentor those around you. Your intentionality to introduce yourself to a new face in the hallway, ask someone to eat lunch with you, or join you for an out of work activity like book club or kickball does not go unnoticed. You are continuing to build the culture of Pediatrics Plus through simple acts of kindness and connection!

Thank you for being a part of the Pediatrics Plus family! Your impact is greater than you know, and you are probably the reason someone wants to work at Pediatrics Plus! I cannot wait to see what we will accomplish together throughout the remainder of 2024!

Kara Elmore , CTO

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We would like to challenge our team members to live in the moment but with a perspective pointing forward. We want to continue to dream small in each and every opportunity that we have serving children and families, but we want to do it with “Someday” in mind.

At Pediatrics Plus, our vision of empowering children to conquer their world is accomplished day in and day out by our team members. Without you – we cannot accomplish this vision.

Pediatrics Plus is able to serve others because of one incredible resource - our people. We don’t just want to point our eyes toward “Someday” for our children and families, we want to challenge you to think about your personal “Someday” dreams. We value our team members and want to help provide resources to see you accomplish your personal “Someday” dreams.

Please take time to pause, reflect, and then tell us your top 3 “Someday” dreams.

Thank you for choosing to be a part of Pediatrics Plus!

How to Nominate June

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You can also nominate a team member of the month by directly emailing your director or hr@pediatricsplus.com

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Alicia Skinner We are thrilled to announce that Alicia Skinner has been awarded the Empower Team Member of the Quarter!

Alicia's dedication, positive attitude, and exceptional teamwork have truly set her apart. Her unwavering commitment to excellence and her passion for empowering others has made a significant impact on our team and the clients we serve. Congratulations, Alicia, on this well-deserved recognition for your outstanding contributions to Pediatrics Plus.

Curriculum beyond the Classroom Cowboys Week

Camping Week

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What you’ll need: Paper plates, brown paint, paintbrush, white card stock, colored card stock, glue stick, brown marker, and scissors.

Grab the chocolate, marshmallows, and graham crackers! No Fire? No problem!

Learn how to make oven smores!

Full Instructions Here!

Spider/Insects Week

Summer Fun Week

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Encourage your children to explore nature with a bug scavenger hunt!

Make Cloud Dough with just three easy ingredients! Cornstarch, lotion, and food coloring!

Download it here!

Learn how to make cloud dough!

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Spring has brought a wonderful collection of fresh greens, wonderful cabbages, and beautiful cauliflower and broccoli florets, but as the heat ramps up these tender crops will be lost, and the robust summer crops will step into the spotlight.

We thank you all for engaging with and supporting the markets at the Bryant and Conway Farms and we look forward to bringing you a wide selection of new produce as the summer progresses!

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WE ARE THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE THE NEWEST ADDITIONS TO OUR TEAM

Allison Sweatman Licensed Masters Social Worker Allison is serving families at our Cantrell location. She specializes in complex trauma in teens and adults.

Ben Ghormley Licensed Associate Counselor

Ben will also be joining our Little Rock team. He is open to working with all ages but specializes in blended families, trauma, and grief.

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT...

Call Us (501) 891-5492

Visit Our Website RiseforFamilies.com

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Programs

events

Fishing

Arcade family day

teen game group

kids ’ triathlon

top soccer

good night fundraiser

Conway | Fort Smith Conway

Greenwood | Little Rock

Van Buren Conway

Little Rock

young adult social group Cabot | Conway | Russellville

family support parent respite literacy Conway

parent support group

In-Person meetings in Conway.

Zoom and GroupMe is also available.

respite care events

Bryant | Conway | Little Rock | Mena

Our Good Night "Suits & Sneakers" fundraiser is now open for sponsors, tickets to the event, & auction item donations.

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Summer Programs Kickball Yoga Social Clubs Music Therapy Theater Soccer AND MORE!!

Sign up at communityconnectionstexas.com/programs All of our programs are designed for individuals with special needs. Siblings are welcome to join!

HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUT PROPEL? Propel is our company new hire orientation that introduces you to leadership and the mission of Pediatrics Plus. It is a day full of information, food, games, and prizes. It is an opportunity to network with others in the company from across our sites.

The intent is for you to walk away with an understanding of the big picture of Pediatrics Plus and how vital you are to what we are doing. We want you to know just how much we appreciate you and how you can join us in our purpose and move forward in your career here at Pediatrics Plus.

Propel is held at our corporate office in Conway, and we give gas cards to those that have to travel from another site.

If you are new or have been here for awhile, we want you to attend.

We have Propel on the second Thursday of every month. Ask your Director about your opportunity to join us!

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE!

3D Printing Course

for Therapeutic Intervention Pediatrics Plus would like to say a huge thank you to Richard Loghry for putting together a fantastic 3D Printing Course! Your dedication and effort in creating this valuable resource for our therapists and the community is truly commendable. This course will undoubtedly have a positive impact on the quality of care we provide and open up new possibilities for therapeutic interventions.

Richard Loghry

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Students from the University of Central Arkansas, Alysia Cashion and Sarah Holloway, created a unique gardening spot at Pediatrics Plus Conway. The garden offers a multisensory experience for our young clients. It also helps to boost mental health, nutrition knowledge, social connection, responsibility, strengthening through physical activity, and much more.

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We are so excited to kick off Summer Camp 2024!

Our around the world theme will immerse children in fun activities and learning about other countries!

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VAN BUREN

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CONWAY

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LITTLE ROCK

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1 Year

Brashal Bennett cta 1 year Kendie robinson cta 1 Year Hannah DeLeon CTA 1 Year shaterra belcher COTA megan dorsett rn 1 Year monica sharma aa 1 year madeline bowen CTAs 1 year chelsea roquemore RBT 1 year sara ivy ot 1 year Jakiahia holmes cta 1 year

trisha sanders de 1 Year

Anniversaries

shavonica wilson-box RBT 1 Year jenna ray RBT 1 Year courtney trotter CTA 1 year Taylor ealy-tyiska cta 1 year lindsey nash Family relations 1 year kylin Neal RBT 1 year keiara smith bt 1 year hailee cunningham rbt 1 year

dara ochoa aa 1 year

Jacqueline kennard st 1 Year

ansley cumberland st 1 year

kayla moore cta 1 year

chase chance rbt 1 year

lori stocks rn 1 year

victoria carter rbt 1 year

lauren hager Clt 1 year

straisley dubois cota 1 year

Devyn paden st 1 year

katie moran cota 1 year

jada sims bt 1 YEAR

anna groves st 1 year

karli ray cta 1 year

Jenna Horton st 1 year

katherine carson marketing 1 year

rachel bezerra gonclaves rbt 1 year

Maysoon biller st 1 year

2-5 Year

larita George RBT 2 years

leah houser st 2 years

truitt patrum fps 2 years

shaunasty casteel rbt/fws 2 years

Paula russell Family Relations 2 years

tiera gray RBT 2 years

Allison sims st 2 years mackenzie lilly st 2 years venise shaw rbt 2 years Kinley ray rbt 2 years nicholas smith rbt 2 years savannah sosebee ct 2 years

Anniversaries

haley herring st 2 years alexis goodin CLT 2 years angela robinson cta 2 years Meagan halcomb Cc 2 years megan childers ctas 2 years sally jasper ctas 2 years

skylar hobby rbt 2 years erin waters pas 2 years avery mcalpin clt 2 years ashlin givens cta 2 years danielle daves bcba 2 years lydia hardin preschool dir 2 years bailey crumpler st 2 years Lakenya Ridgell rbt 3 years Mckenzie kist st 3 years landry gannon family relations 3 years

alexis ralls rbt 3 years janet young st 3 years Chandler clingan therapy dir. 3 years debra vittitow st 3 years julia mullins mhp clinical supervisor 3 years madison stear ctas 3 years brent gregg st 3 years ana brooks lmsw 3 years maggie bishop bcba 3 years

2-5 Year

nicole slough st 3 years kelsey clark bcba 3 years

Anniversaries

haley pilgreen ot 3 years michele borne Farm dir. 3 years kelli bloomfield ot 3 years haley taylor st 3 years aimee cloud st 3 years marley huggins pt 3 years sarah wilson-cotton lpe 3 years danielle brown clt 4 years andrea freiling bcba 4 years kristin frye clt 4 years rhonda gruchalski st 4 years mackenzie carroll st 4 years kyler kelton st 4 years kristen stewart st 5 years erica luke cc Exec. dir. 5 years Lyndal green ot 5 years

6-9 Year

megan koenigseder st 6 years

Anniversaries

julie scalfano st 6 years lynn lefler aa 6 years kyjana moore lpn 6 Years emily woodson st 7 years tynisha mosby asst dir. 7 years lauren lundblade st 7 years kaleb mclarty therapy dir. 7 years jessica sanchez cota 7 years

meghan helpenstill st 7 years daniele mckinney recruiter 7 years carrie blankenship pt 8 years noah hansen ot 9 years adrienne reeves lpe 9 years paula wright-romo fpa 9 years brittney freeman Family Relations Team lead 9 years

10+ Year

Anniversaries morgan henry ot 11 years amanda burgess st float 13 years claudia moran ot con. 13 years lara humphries ot 13 years cecilia creasman st 14 years amy green st 15 years leah lowe research & professional relations 17 years