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.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month:
May is celebrated as Mental Health Awareness Month! We firmly believe that your child’s mental and emotional well-being is as important as their physical health. We are committed to providing comprehensive care to our families. If your child is struggling with mental or behavioral health concerns, please schedule a consultation with your primary care provider.
In addition to this, we have our behavioral health program that helps you and your families get set up to access services. Our in-house integrated therapist works with you to address various mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, challenging behaviors, and promoting early childhood relationships. To access these services, your child must be referred by your NSP primary care provider.
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 to ensure that all of their patients who are 12 months old and older receive at least one dose of the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine in order to slow and ultimately stop the spread of this very concerning outbreak. Measles is a serious, highly contagious disease that is also very preventable by vaccination. One dose of the MMR vaccine provides up to 95% protection from measles. There is no current medical evidence that links the MMR vaccine to Autism Spectrum Disorder.
We take the health and safety of our patients very seriously. We care for vulnerable patients who are not old enough to receive the MMR vaccine, and it is our responsibility to take steps to protect all of our patients, our community, and the broader population from disease. In order to protect all patients who have chosen NSP as their medical home, we are requiring all of our patients who are unvaccinated for measles, age 12 months and older, to receive at least one dose of the MMR vaccine in the next 60 days.
We consider it a privilege to care for our patients, and we are grateful for all of the families who trust us with that responsibility. We hope to have your cooperation and support in not only keeping your own children well, but keeping other children safe and healthy also.
Thank you for your understanding,
Drs. Cheryl Bratt, Drew Fillipo, Terri Graham, Linda Grim, Gail Kelso, and Vinita Seru
Spirit Week at NSP 3/17-3/21
Today we had Rainbow Day at NSP! 🌈
3/19 Decade Day (the team is planning to dress with inspiration from the 80s)
3/20 Sports day (wear something from your favorite sports team)
3/21 Animal Day (dress like an animal or wear an animal shirt)
Join us in the fun if you are coming in for an appointment this week!
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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.
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 taken me the past seven days of deep grieving to work up the emotional effort to post this tribute to my bonus dad. And oh, what an incredible bonus he was. Herb officially became my bonus dad in 1982 when he married my mom. From the very beginning, he loved and treated me as if I were his own child. Through his words and actions, he taught me how one should treat their life partner. He taught me what it meant to truly be selfless and non-judgmental. Read more
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 of medical care to all children and their families, regardless of the color of their skin, the language they speak, their gender or orientation. Read more