Dear Family, We at Peconic Pediatrics are here for you!  We are committed to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in our community but not at the expense of your child’s health.  As we balance the needs of our community with the needs of individual children we are making the following changes:  Essential checkups during well visit hours only:  Remember that COVID-19 tends to be mild in children and skipping vaccines can result in your child getting diseases like whooping cough or measles.  All children ages two and under should continue to come for their well visits. We also recommend keeping your ..read more

  Congratulations to Karolia Sokol, Peconic Pediatrics’ employee of the month.  In honor of Karolina, Peconic is making a $250 donation to Ronald McDonald House.  Karolina says  “I chose Ronald McDonald Charity because I believe keeping families with sick children together and near the care and resources they need is very important. Helping a sick child fight their illness takes a big emotional toll on a family while adding a financial strain can make it all almost too much to bear. Ronald McDonald charity helps with housing, the expense of staying together as well as getting basic medical and ..read more

Congratulations to Bonnie-Sue Luce, Peconic Pediatrics’ employee of the month.  In honor of Bonnie-Sue, Peconic is making a $250 donation to The North Fork Country Kids Rescue and Preservation Through Pedagogy.  Bonnie-Sue explains why she chose this organization.   “They are a small not-for profit organization. They are volunteer only, activists, educators, long time rescue people protect who assist the animals through TNR (trap, neuter, and release).  They rescue and provide rehabilitation saving animals from high kill shelters. They are helping protect and preserve Long Island's land and wi ..read more

Congratulations to Jennifer Secaida, Peconic Pediatrics’ employee of the month. In honor of Jennifer, Peconic is making a $250 donation to North Fork Animal Welfare League. Jennifer says, “I chose North Fork Animal Welfare League, because I absolutely love animals and I believe that every animal deserves a chance. Each animal at the shelter deserves to feel happiness and love. Also with the winter season approaching us, I hope that this donation will help each animal stay warm and have a full stomach each day. I know that each donation no matter the size can go a long way.” Peconic Pediatrics ..read more

Congratulations to Tenea Stilley, Peconic Pediatrics’ employee of the month. In honor of Tenea, Peconic is making a $250 donation to MercyFirst. Tenea says, “The charity I would like to make a donation to for my employee of the month will be MercyFirst. I'm choosing this charity because children are our future! Making this donation will help traumatized/ neglected children with emotional problems who have nowhere to turn. Children don't ask to be born and when they are born into an unfortunate situation it's a blessing when they can receive the help and support they need to grow into a positiv ..read more

Congratulations to Maria Perez and Brenda Garcia, Peconic Pediatrics’ employees of the month for the last two months. In honor of Maria, Peconic is making a $250 donation to the Carol Pufahl Literacy Foundation.   For Brenda, her donation is going to the INN.  Brenda says, “I chose The Inn organization because they help people’s lives by helping address hunger and homelessness. They also provide services to help the people in need.”  Maria says, “I chose the Carol Pufahl Literay Foundation because literacy is important to develop strong communities and give our children a good foundation to im ..read more

Congratulations to Victoria Peterkin, Peconic Pediatrics’ employee of the month, two months in a row.  In honor of Victoria, Peconic is making a $250 donation to two organizations.  First is The Little Angel Fund which is an organization that supports premature babies and their families.  Victoria chose that organization because she knows a lot of people who face similar situations and she would love to raise awareness for it.  The second organization she chose is the North Fork Country Kids Rescue and Preservation which helps abandoned and stray animals.  Victoria feels this is a great cause ..read more

Congratulations to Veronica Molina, Peconic Pediatrics’ employee of the month.  In honor of Veronica,  Peconic is making a $250 donation to the South Fork Natural History Museum and Nature Center. Veronica says,  “I chose this charity because I feel very strongly about climate change and how many animals are now on the endangered species list because of our actions. Natural history museums educate the public on past animals that have gone extinct and why they did. They also provide us with the newest news on climate change and what we can do to contribute and help this issue.” Peconic Pediatri ..read more

Congratulations to Brenda Garcia, Peconic Pediatrics’ employee of the month.  In honor of Brenda,  Peconic is making a $250 donation to Gavin's Got Heart. Brenda says, "I chose Gavin's Got Heart organization because it provides families with emotional and financial support. A lot of families with children with congenital heart defects can't always take off work to go to doctors appointments and still have money for other expenses, this organization can help those families that can't always do the things they need to do for their child." Peconic Pediatrics is thrilled to support Gavin's Got Hea ..read more

Congratulations to Jackie Secaida, Peconic Pediatrics’ employee of the month.  In honor of Jackie,  Peconic is making a $250 donation to Human Understanding and Growth Services (HUGS).  Jackie says, “I chose Human Understanding and Growth Services (HUGS) because when I was in high school this program was available to any student who wanted to join. The students who struggle with depression, anxiety, drinking, or even drugs have been helped and never let down.  Young teens who are LGBT who are afraid to be themselves, feel free to express themselves in the program, they also feel the support th ..read more