Willow Creek Spotlight- Tanji

Tanji Robertson, MA

 

How long have you been at Willow Creek?

15yrs

 

What's your favorite color?

Green, it's the color of life!

 

What are your hobbies?

Eating, playing with my grandbabies, cross stitching and drawing.

 

Tell us something about you...

3 grandchildren and I am an only child. I live on a farm and have 17 chickens, 1 horse, 1 goat named Mini Pearl, and cats and dogs. I was lucky enough to marry my best friend 32 years ago-we were high school sweethearts!

 

What do you enjoy most about being a part of Willow Creek Pediatrics?

I love seeing the smiles on the children we take care of. The staff are more family then friends and I look forward to everyday I get to work with them!

 

 

School Attendance; Truancy and Chronic Absenteeism:

What parents need to know

 

 

         Missing just two days a month of school for any reason can be a problem for kids in a number of ways.

      Children who are chronically absent in kindergarten and first grade are less likely to read on grade level by the third grade.

     When absences add up, these students are more likely to be suspended and drop out of high school.  

          For older students, being chronically absent is strongly associated with failing at school―even more than low grades or test scores.

 

Head over to https://www.healthychildren.org to learn more about Chronic Absenteeism and Truancy and learn some helpful tips on getting your kids to school on time. 



Willow Creek Spotlight- Irina

 

 

 

Irina Baird, M.A.

 

How long have you been at Willow Creek?

9 years

 

What's your favorite color?

Purple, unless the UofU is playing BYU, then red!

 

What are your hobbies?

I love old-fashioned crafts like needle point, crocheting, knitting, and counted cross stitching. I also love hiking and walking with my dogs.

 

Tell us something about you...

I love to cook all different types of food. I love a challenge when cooking but I don't bake. I love all animals and wish I could save them ALL.

 

What do you enjoy most about being a part of Willow Creek Pediatrics?

There are several things I love about working here but the top few things would have to be the wonderful people I work with and our patients. Every employee here is so wonderful, they're kind, and they truly care about each other. I love each and every one of them. Our wonderful patients and their parents make this job so enjoyable that I want to come to work. Each patient and/or parent brings with them a unique challenge, which keeps my job really interesting and fun. They are simply the best patients in the valley and I look forward to seeing each of them every day! The last thing I love about my job is working with all the wonderful doctors. I have to admit, I especially love working with Dr. O'mara. 

Happy New Year!!

Holiday Hours

Monday 12/31: Phones on at 8am...urgent care visits only

Tuesday 1/1: Phones on after 8am... urgent care visits only, booking in consecutive order

***Normal hours resume Wednesday January 2nd

 

Have a safe and happy New Year!!

 

HOLIDAY HOURS

 

Here's a sneak peek at our fabulous celebration in our
FESTIVE Holiday attire.

 

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

 

Monday December 24th we will open at 8:00 a.m. and will be scheduling sick/emergency patients only and will book in consecutive order.

We will be CLOSED Christmas Day.

We will resume regular office hours Wednesday, December 26th.

We hope you have a fun and safe Holiday!



Tips for buying safe toys

 

 

Kids are filling their wish list with toys. Read below for some tips to keep your kids safe this Holiday season from Healthychildren.org

 

Make sure all toys and parts are larger than your child's mouth to prevent choking

Avoid toys with toxic material

Electric toys should be "UL approved"

Avoid toys that shoot object into the air

Be extra cautious of toys that contain button batteries.

Keep magnets away from young children who may swallow them.

 Educate your kids about the dangers of swallowing magnets.

Choose the right toys for the right age.

Willow Creek Spotlight- Kari

Kari Summers

 

How Long have you been at Willow Creek?

12 years I think

 

What is your favorite color?

Yellow is the best, yet I love the rainbow of colors



 

What are your hobbies?

I love my chickens!! Reading, crafts, baking, and napping!! Also, birdwatching:)

 

Tell us something about you...

I have 19 chickens, 3 dogs, 2 birds, 3 guinea pigs, fish, a gecko, and 4 rabbits... AND 5 KIDS THAT I ADORE! My husband is a wonderful artist and I used to oil paint and enjoyed it. Maybe one day I will do it again.

 

What do you enjoy most about being a part of Willow Creek Pediatrics?

I enjoy the friendships I have made with my co-workers. There is a positive feeling in the office, teamwork, and comradery. I am glad I work in such a wonderful office. The docs are the GREATEST!