The Hirsch Pediatrics Updates...

Current Announcements

Raising Your Challenging Child: A Parent Training
Program (07/2010)

Hirsch Pediatrics proudly presents Dr. Dan Shapiro's 10 session parenting training course for parents of children (ages preschool through elementary school) with challenging behaviors. Dr. Shapiro, a well-known local developmental and behavioral pediatrician, will present this interactive course beginning in October. Each hour-long presentation will be followed by 30 minutes of informal parent discussion. Class size will be limited to up to 10 families and is open to families of any pediatric practice. Click here for the registration form. For a detailed handout on the class including a curriculum, please click here.  Other questions can be e-mailed to admin.HirschPediatrics.com.
 
We've turned 3! (05/2010)
Hirsch Pediatrics celebrated our 3rd birthday in May.  As we continue to grow, we want to thank our best and most flattering referral source - you! We sincerely appreciate referrals of your friends , family, co-workers, and neighbors. 
 
Hirsch Pediatrics joins PROS network (06/2009)
Hirsch Pediatrics is proud to be a member of the Pediatric Research in Office Settings (PROS) network.  PROS was formed in 1986 by the American Academy of Pediatrics "to improve the health of children and enhance primary care practice by conducting national collaborative practice-based research."
 
Hirsch Pediatrics introduces CHADIS (02/2008)
This cutting edge screening tool will assist in the early diagnosis of developmental, social, emotional, and behavioral concerns.
 
Insurance Update (11/2007)
Hirsch Pediatrics is now participating as an in-network provider with most major insurances. 
 
Previous Announcements
Hirsch Pediatrics hosts PACE (Parent and Community Education) group for new mothers
Led by mothers who are professionally trained in infant development and group leadership, the class provides education for mothers of babies between birth and six months. Visit www.pacemoms.org to learn more.
 
Grand opening of Hirsch Pediatrics! (04/2007)
After 14 months of extensive research and groundwork, we are so proud to open Hirsch Pediatrics... the new look of pediatrics! Please join us for our grand opening celebration on Sunday, April 29, between 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM.
 
Hirsch Pediatrics unveils new website. (01/2007)
We knew that in order to raise the standards of pediatric care, we would have to maximize our use of technology to communicate with patients. Therefore, we partnered with the The Burbank Group, LLC, to develop our cutting edge website.
 
Construction begins on the new office space. (01/2007)
When the office is completed, we will post pictures on the virtual tour section of the website. Using a novel design concept, we hope to create an office that is uniquely beautiful, comfortable, and functional.
 
 
 
Awards & Distinctions
Dr. Hirsch recognized
as one of "America's
Top Pediatricians."
(05/2010)
Dr. Hirsch has been
recognized by the
Consumers' Research
Council of America in
the 2010 edition of
Guide to America's Top
Pediatricians.
Dr. Hirsch interviewed on syndicated radio program "Parents' Perspective"  (06/2009)
Discussing summer safety tips, this 30 minute interview can also be heard by podcast.
Dr. Hirsch quoted in a publication from the Center for the Advancement of Health (03/2008)
In the article The Prepared Patient - Don't Let Germs Hitch a Ride from Your Doctor's Office, Dr. Hirsch talks about keeping you safe while visiting your doctor.
Dr. Hirsch interviewed for WJLA-ABC 7 local news. (09/04/2007)
This segment was done in response to a recent study noting the abysmal nutritional content of foods directly advertised to children.
Dr. Hirsch interviewed for WJLA-ABC 7 local news. (08/21/2007)
Interview was conducted in response to a recent study evaluating the frequency of undiagnosed hypertension in children.
Dr. Hirsch featured in the Potomac Almanac. (05/23/2007)
As part of the "Getting to Know..." feature, Dr. Hirsch answers questions about growing up in Potomac, his current life, and his future goals.
Hirsch Pediatrics website wins international award (01/2007)
Our website is a recipient of the 2007 Summit Creative Award - winning a Silver in the category of Health/Medicine. In winning this award, our website competed against thousands of entries from 23 countries.