Frederick County Pediatrics

02/03/2026

Meet Our Staff Monday!

Meet Ms. Julia Fajardo! She has been an RN with Fredcokids for 9 years. You may recognize her name—she’s often the friendly voice answering the nurse triage line! When she’s not helping families complete school forms or offering advice to parents, you can usually find her laughing. And if you work in pediatrics, you know laughter is the best sound to hear!

After 12 years as a nurse, you might be surprised to learn that pediatrics wasn’t her first choice in nursing school!

Julia loves the color yellow, and her favorite Disney character is Tinker Bell 💛🧚‍♀️

When she’s not at work, she enjoys Starbucks, taking walks with her dog, and spending time with her family.

01/31/2026

We had Dr. Lee as a guest provider today helping out all the sick kiddos. It was awesome to have him around the office for a bit!

P.s. This photo of Julia, Alyssa and Dr. Lee is a decade in making 💚💛

01/29/2026

Just another reason why babies are the best!!

The researchers are now calling for creative play on prescription to be rolled out across the NHS to improve support for new parents.

01/26/2026

Meet Our Staff Monday!!!

Kat Everitt has been part of the FCP family for 2.5 years. Her favorite thing about working in pediatrics is hearing baby laughs and giggles—they never get old! Kat’s favorite color is purple, and she loves all things pickles.

She is currently pregnant with her second baby and is excitedly looking forward to welcoming him this spring!

Stay tuned for next week to meet another awesome member of our staff!

01/24/2026

❄️ Weather Update ❄️
Due to the winter weather advisory, our office will be CLOSED on Monday, January 26, 2026 to keep everyone safe.

📞 Our after-hours triage service will still be available for any urgent needs.

🕘 We will have NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS on Saturday, January 24, 2026
(9:00am – 12:00pm)

Please note: plans may change depending on weather conditions and safety considerations. We’ll share any updates about reopening here and on our website page.

Thank you for your flexibility, stay warm, and stay safe! ❄️☕🧣

01/23/2026

01/19/2026

Meet Our Staff Monday!!

Sarah Wert has been a wonderful part of the Frederick County Pediatrics family for 1.5 years! She has truly been an amazing addition to our team. Sarah loves pediatrics because she enjoys being silly with her patients and getting to watch them grow over time.
Her favorite colors are purple and yellow, and when she’s not at work, you might find her watching The Incredibles—especially for her favorite character, Edna Mode! A fun fact about Sarah: she is a triplet!
We’re so lucky to have Sarah on our team!

Stay tuned for next week to meet another awesome member of our team!

01/17/2026

Due to the inclement weather, our office will be closed today, 1/17/26. Please be safe when traveling today!

01/16/2026

Friday Feature!!!

With Ms. Sara out on maternity leave, you may notice some new faces around the office. We’re excited to welcome Dr. Bank who is also a cohost of a podcast called Ten Kids Two Docs.

The podcast covers a wide range of topics, including vaccines, parenting tips, illnesses in the community, and much more.

🎧 This week’s episode focuses on pediatric vaccines—be sure to take a listen!

New episodes are released every Wednesday, and you can find them on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.

Be sure to follow our page and check back on Fridays for more Friday Features!

Vaccines 101 - A Pediatrician's Guide to Immunization Basics S2E20 Episode 55@TenKidsTwoDocs Vaccines are one of the most talked-about—and misunderstood—topi...

01/13/2026

Please join us this evening, Tuesday January 13, 2026 at 7:30 pm for a Physical Therapy Webinar: Injury Prevention & Growing pains.

This session will be led by Dr. Funk and Dr. Westbrook of Rehab 2 Perform, who will share expert insights on preventing injuries, supporting long-term athletic development, and understanding growing pains in younger children.
This session is designed to help parents better support their children's health, movement, and long-term participation in sports and physical activity.
📌 Free to attend — don’t miss it!

Please use this link to join! We look forward to virtually hosting you!

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01/12/2026

Meet Our Staff Monday!!

Bonnie Wheeler has worked at FredCoKids for five years, with a brief gap during which she stayed home to care for her three children.

What she loves most about pediatrics is being able to watch children grow and develop over time.

Her favorite color is turquoise, and her favorite Disney character is Merida from Brave. In her spare time, Bonnie enjoys spending time with her family and caring for their farm animals.

Stay tuned for next week to learn more about our amazing staff members!