Pediatric Associates of the Northwest

07/31/2026

Our PANW team is growing again....Meet our newest pediatrician, Dr. Shreya Sekaran-Heye 🎉🎉🎉

"One of my favorite parts of being a pediatrician is partnering with parents as a team focused on helping their child thrive. It’s a privilege to guide families through growth and development, celebrating milestones while supporting children to reach their fullest potential. I believe in advocating for children and their parents by providing compassionate, evidence-based care that helps families feel informed, empowered, and confident in their healthcare decisions."

✨We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Sekaran-Heye in mid-August. She will care for patients at our Tigard office.

Learn more: https://www.portlandpediatric.com/shreya-sekaran-heye-do/

07/24/2026

✨Get to know our newest psychologist, Dr. Hilary Richardson, and what she enjoys most about working with children and their families. She cares for patients in our Tigard office and is open to new patients.

👉Click the link in our bio to earn more about Dr. Richardson!

Meet Dr. Hilary Richardson! In this short video, she shares what sh...

07/21/2026

V**e products emerged from the e-cigarette trend, which was marketed as a “safer alternative” to smoking ci******es 🚬. The truth is many v**e cartridges have the ni****ne equivalent of 600 ci******es (an entire case) ❗❗. They are even more highly addictive and disruptive to brain function, leading to difficulty focusing, sleep issues, irritability/aggression, and greater anxiety & depression 🧠.

Talking to your teen about va**ng isn't always easy, but it’s one of the most important conversations you can have.

👉Check out our latest blog to learn about the hidden risks of va**ng and how you can help protect your teen’s health: https://www.portlandpediatric.com/hidden-risks-of-va**ng/

07/03/2026

We wish everyone a safe and happy 4th of July holiday weekend!

All our offices are open normal business hours on Friday 7/3, and our Tigard office is open both Saturday 7/4 and Sunday 7/5 for urgent care visits (by appt.).

Our experienced triage nurses are always available 24/7 for nurse advice. Call our office to schedule or talk with a nurse!

07/01/2026

Get to know more about our newest psychologist, 👩‍⚕️Dr. Hilary Richardson ✨

Outside of caring for her patients, Dr. Richardson loves exploring new places locally and around the world ✈. She enjoys camping and being outdoors in nature with her sweet, adorable 9-year-old mutt named Ango 🐾. He is the absolute best sidekick because he loves everyone and everything (except vacuums!). Dr. Richarson will happily show you pictures of Ango if asked 😀

👉Learn more about Dr. Richardson: https://www.portlandpediatric.com/hilary-richardson-phd/

06/26/2026

✨Get to know our newest behavioral health psychologist, Dr. Hilary Richardson!

"I am honored and delighted to learn about what’s important to each child and their family. I enjoy sharing evidence-based information with approachable language, and collaborating with families to explore ways to move in the direction of their goals. In addition to addressing behavioral and emotional concerns, I focus on helping patients recognize all the important things they are already doing well in. My hope is to make our time together feel valuable (and even fun), and that patients leave each visit with a new strategy or perspective that can support their well-being."

👉Learn more about Dr. Richarson: https://www.portlandpediatric.com/hilary-richardson-phd/

06/24/2026

Happy Summer! Our weekly Baby Hour parenting group is on a short summer pause through the end of July. Join us again on August 5th!

For more information about our free, virtual, weekly drop-in group for new parents, check out: https://www.portlandpediatric.com/baby-hour-group/

06/24/2026

With summertime here, camps are in session and family adventures are officially underway! ☀️🌲🏕️

But summer fun in the Pacific Northwest also means sharing the outdoors with some unwelcome visitors like mosquitoes, ticks, bees, wasps, and other pesky pests. 🦟🐝

Before your next hike, camping trip, backyard BBQ, or vacation, take a few minutes to brush up on simple ways to keep kids safe from bites, stings, bed bugs, and itchy surprises. Tick season and mosquito activity increase during the warmer months, making prevention especially important for families spending more time outside.

Our latest blog, Summertime Safety: Pesky Pests of the Pacific Northwest, covers:
✅ How to prevent bug bites and stings
✅ What to pack in your summer first-aid kit
✅ When a bite or sting needs medical attention
✅ Tips to help your family enjoy the outdoors worry-free

👉Check out our blog before your next summer adventure: https://www.portlandpediatric.com/summertime-safety-pesky-pests-pacific-northwest/

06/16/2026

We're thrilled to announce our newest 🧠 Behavioral Health Psychologist, 👩‍⚕️Dr. Hilary Richardson!!

She is passionate about helping families navigate common challenges throughout child and adolescent development, such as potty training, picky eating, sleep issues, social skills, creating and maintaining structure/boundaries, family communication and trust, navigating transitions and loss, managing fears and negative thoughts, and identity development – especially among LGBTQ+ youth.

✨Please join us in welcome Dr. Richardson: https://www.portlandpediatric.com/hilary-richardson-phd/

06/14/2026

School’s out 📓🎒, summer is here😎, and that means more kids are hitting the streets, parks, and neighborhoods on e-bikes and e-scooters️🛴🚲

While these rides can be a fun way to stay active and independent, they also come with significant safety risks that every parent should understand. In Oregon, there are specific LAWS 👮 around e-bike and e-scooter use, including age requirements and safety rules designed to help prevent serious injuries.

If your child has an e-bike or e-scooter or you've been thinking about getting one for them, make sure to check out 👨‍⚕️Dr. Jay Rosenbloom's blog first. He explains how e-bikes are more than "regular bikes with motors," what the laws are in Oregon, and how to keep your kids safe if they are going to ride.

👉Read the blog: https://www.portlandpediatric.com/ebikes-escooters-what-every-oregon-parent-should-know/