Two pediatric physicians groups in Bridgeport received honors from the CT Department of Public Health (CT DPH) this year for having at least 90% of their two year old patients up-to-date with the recommended schedule of childhood vaccines.
Main Street Pediatrics and Optimus Health Care on East Main Street held the top spots this year among all pediatric and family practices based in Bridgeport. A framed Certificate of Recognition was presented to each practice by Joan Lane and Milagrosa Seguinot of Southwestern Area Health Education Center (AHEC), the local agency contracted as part of the CT Immunization Action Plan Program. Joan and Millie work with local medical offices to ensure that children are enrolled in the CT Immunization Registry and Tracking System (CIRTS). CIRTS helps doctors and families maintain updated, comprehensive vaccine records for enrolled children. These records are invaluable when children enter day care or school, change pediatricians, or move out of state.
“We are delighted to receive this recognition for our vaccination efforts,” said Dr. Umanga Dawlaga, Director of Pediatrics at Optimus Health Care, a federally qualified health center with offices in Bridgeport, Stratford and Stamford. This was echoed by Drs. Sarah and Roy Schutzengel of Main Street Pediatrics, whose practice has had up-to-date rates of greater than 90% for 3 consecutive years.
Southwestern AHEC, a non-profit agency based in Trumbull, works to improve access to quality primary and preventive healthcare in southwestern CT by connecting students to careers, professionals to communities, and communities to better health.
Optimus Health Care's East Main Street Pediatrics Team receives vaccine honors.
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