The Munroe-Meyer Institute has served many people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as their families, over the years, providing several clinical services and recreational activities. As MMI continues to grow, it’s expanding its clinical services to include pediatric primary care.
One of the major goals of this new service is to create a medical home where people can receive all the necessary health care services to thrive. Every aspect of the primary care initiative has been built to keep the needs of MMI clients at the forefront.
I am a general pediatrician helping to start this primary care clinic at MMI. I am originally from South Dakota, but I have now lived in Omaha for over a decade. I was initially introduced to MMI by my husband, who had started working for the recreational therapy department while he was in college. Near the end of college and during medical school, I also worked at MMI in rec therapy. My experience with Camp Munroe and other initiatives led by the recreational therapy department was so life-giving. It was incredible to work in an environment where all people were given the opportunity to learn, play, have fun and be themselves regardless of abilities. Since working in the recreational therapy department, MMI has always held a special place in my heart. When I completed my pediatric residency and heard that MMI was opening up a general pediatrics clinic, I was so excited to come back and serve this special population in a different way.
As a general pediatrician at MMI, I hope to provide inclusive care that is not only based on scientific evidence but also adaptable to the needs of my patients and their families. My goal is to provide the quality time that all people deserve to spend with their physician. Furthermore, as a mother, I hope to be a source of advice and confidence as caregivers embark upon the rewarding yet challenging path of parenthood. I am excited to truly get to know my patients and their families as they grow and develop over time!