Entries by Kate Linville

NSP Statement regarding CDC Revised Childhood Immunization Schedule for 2026

On January 5, the CDC released a substantially revised 2026 Childhood Immunization Schedule, reducing the number of routinely recommended vaccines for children from 17 to 11. The Washington State Department of Health (WA DOH), West Coast Health Alliance (WCHA), and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) caution that this federal decision bypasses standard scientific review […]

Aetna and UW Contract

We are aware of the University of Washington and Aetna contract negotiations. We are an independent practice and this will not affect your care here at North Seattle Pediatrics. Please reach out with further questions.

The measles outbreak and NSP’s response

4/3/2025 Dear North Seattle Pediatrics Families,   You may be aware that the U.S. is experiencing a growing measles outbreak. As of March 27, 2025, the number of measles cases had reached 483 according to the Centers for Disease Control, and involve 20 states including Washington. On March 21, the CDC asked all medical providers […]

Behavioral Health Program

We are excited to share the news about a new behavioral health service here at NSP. Please read the handout for more details. Maitreyee IBH flyer If you are interested in this short term service for your child, please call our office to set up an appointment with your doctor.

Dr. Herb Hilgers

Dr. Herb Hilgers was one of the founding doctors of North Seattle Pediatrics. It was an honor to work with him. He will be missed. (CLICK THIS LINK TO VIEW HERB’S MEMORIAL VIDEO) Shared by Kryss Abreu Bywater 2/6/23: A week ago today, we lost one of this world’s best men, Herb Hilgers. It has […]

To our patients and families, As your medical home, we want to clearly state that we believe racism and inequality in all their forms are detrimental to all aspects of health. We stand together to fight against racism, injustice and inequality, and we believe in equity and inclusion. We believe in providing the highest standard […]