Associated Pediatricians

06/04/2026

We are incredibly honored to once again be recognized as The Times of Northwest Indiana's Best of the Region – Pediatric Care! This award reflects the trust our families place in us every day, and for that, we are truly grateful. Caring for children is more than what we do—it’s what we love. We are privileged to partner with families through every stage of their child’s growth and development.

Thank you to our patients, families, and community for your support and for entrusting us with your children’s care. We are humbled by your confidence and look forward to continuing to serve this amazing community for years to come. ❤️

06/04/2026

POV: your lunch is here, but so are patients 🫠

06/02/2026

The Associated Pediatricians team—Dana, Liz, Beth, and Dr. Bishop—is set up at the Valparaiso Events Summer Outdoor Movie Night featuring Zootopia 2!

Stop by our booth for sunglasses, bubble necklaces and a fun sticker craft for the kids. The weather is beautiful and it’s the perfect night for a family-friendly event outdoors.

Come out, say hello, and enjoy an evening with your community! We hope to see you there!

06/02/2026

Tonight’s the night!!! Join us for the FIRST Summer Outdoor Movie of 2026 — Zootopia 2! Come out and see us! We’ll be set up with some fun goodies and handouts for the kiddos. Be sure to stop by and say hello to Dana, Liz, Beth, and Dr. Bishop — we can’t wait to see all of you! Grab your blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy a great night under the stars.

See you there! Valparaiso Events

06/02/2026

☀️ Teen First Aid & CPR Training – June Session

Teens are invited to join a FREE hands-on training this summer!

📅 June 24
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Register at: https://forms.gle/gnQ5jg3c8TQz3UZ47

Learn how to respond to choking, drowning, and overdose emergencies, and get trained in CPR, AED use, and STOP THE BLEED 💪

Build confidence. Learn lifesaving skills. Make a difference.

06/01/2026

At Associated Pediatricians, we believe every well-child visit is an opportunity to support not only a child's physical health, but also their growth, learning, and development.

Through the Reach Out and Read program, our providers give young patients a new book during wellness visits and encourage families to make reading part of their daily routine. Research shows that shared reading helps build language skills, supports healthy brain development, strengthens parent-child bonds, and promotes school readiness.

We're honored to be featured by GreatNews.Life for our commitment to early literacy and helping children build a lifelong love of reading.

📖 Read the full story here:
https://greatnews.life/article/associated-pediatricians-promotes-early-literacy-through-the-reach-out-and-read-program/?region=nwi

Associated Pediatricians in Valparaiso and Portage are transforming the traditional medical visit into a foundation for early learning. The practice now integrates the Reach Out and Read program into every checkup for children up to age 5. By providing free, age-appropriate books, the clinic helps f...

06/01/2026

When your coworkers stop feeling like coworkers and start feeling like siblings. 😂🤝

05/31/2026

Fantastic resource available for families of children with Autism.

💙 Autism Elopement Safety Kits 💙

We understand that for many families, wandering and elopement can be one of the most stressful and frightening safety concerns. You are not alone in this.

Families in Porter, LaPorte, Pulaski, Jasper, Newton, Benton, and Starke Counties may be eligible to receive Autism Elopement Safety Kits designed to support autistic children who may be at risk for wandering.

These kits are created with care to help families feel more supported, prepared, and confident in everyday safety.

🧩 Kit includes:
• Elopement prevention tip fact sheet
• Exterior door locks
• Window/door alarms
• Tile tracking device with holder
• Social story and visual aids

Every family’s journey is different, and we recognize the love, strength, and constant awareness it takes to keep a child safe. Our hope is to offer tools that bring a little more peace of mind and support along the way. 💙

If you live in one of the listed counties and have an autistic child who elopes or is at risk, please complete an application.

Application link: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/dd057390aa68485b97008058b1c58f2c?portalUrl=https://PorterCoGov.maps.arcgis.com

Please note: Filling out an application does not guarantee receipt of a kit. Eligibility will be reviewed based on available resources.

05/29/2026

High school graduates are sweeping the county this week! 🎓

This young man right here is our receptionist Caitlin’s youngest son. On his last day of high school, he stopped by the office to give his mama some love, and if that doesn’t pull at your heartstrings, I don’t know what will.

To all the high school mamas out there, we’re sending you all the love this week. The pride, the memories, the excitement, and yes, the tears—what a beautiful moment to watch your babies grow into incredible young adults and step into their next chapter.

Congratulations to all of the graduates and the families who have loved, supported, and cheered them on every step of the way. ❤️