Des Moines Pediatric and Adolescent Clinic Blog
Posts for: April, 2016
As our young patients wrap up their appointments here at Des Moines Pediatric and Adolescent Clinic, their voices carry down the hallway, "Can I have a cookie?" The answer to that question, for 58 years, has always been "Yes!"
Dr. Henry Corn, a founder of Des Moines Pediatric and Adolescent Clinic in 1958, handed out butter cookies at the end of appointments. It was part of his approach to take care of patients in every way he could. Dr. Corn served his patients by going above and beyond, as evidenced by the polio epidemic of 1950s in Des Moines when he would sleep overnight at Blank Hospital to stay near his patients. He would make house calls at night, complete hospital rounds in the morning, and practice his violin at the clinic until his patients arrived.
He educated decades of pediatricians in the Des Moines area. To this day Dr. Julius Conner, who served as the Director of Polk County Public Health from 1965 - 2000, carries a small notebook in his shirt pocket as Dr. Corn taught him to do all those years ago.
Dr. Corn was a remarkable pediatrician, musician, military serviceman, and community member. His colleagues and patients miss him dearly and remember him fondly. His legacy lives on today in our excellent physicians who take calls at night, complete rounds in the morning, and hand out butter cookies, at the end of every appointment, at Des Moines Pediatric and Adolescent Clinic.
Welcome to the Blog of Des Moines Pediatric and Adolescent Clinic!
Whether your child is an existing patient or you’re searching for a pediatrician in the Des Moines area, we’re excited you are here. With the pediatric industry advancing, we recognize the importance of keeping parents and visitors up to date with all of the new and exciting things taking place in our practice.
As we move forward with our blog, we hope to promote a lifestyle of good health for your child. Here you will find a variety of articles and topics including pediatric health care news, advancements in pediatric treatment, practical child health care advice and updates from our practice.
We hope you find our blog to be helpful, engaging and informational to ensure your child’s best health.
As always, feel free to contact Des Moines Pediatric and Adolescent Clinic with any health questions or concerns.
-- The Pediatric Team at Des Moines Pediatric and Adolescent Clinic