Why do we vaccinate? Vaccines save lives.
At Bloom Pediatrics, we believe that all children should receive the recommended vaccines according to the guidelines provided by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Vaccines are safe and effective in preventing diseases and health complications in children and young adults. Regular vaccinations help children ward off infections, and are administered as one of the safest and best methods of disease prevention.
News & Announcements
Fill the Hive: Mini Donuts & Giving Back
Tue, Aug 18, 2026
Mini donuts + giving back = a pretty sweet weekend! 🐝🍩
On Sept. 26–27 and Oct. 24–25, we're inviting families to help us "Fill the Hive" at our Birmingham office, with a visit from the Detroit Mini Donut Truck to make it extra sweet.
The Hive is a special space at our Detroit office filled with food and essentials for Bloom families who need a little extra support. Your...
Continue reading »Fall Vaccine Clinics Are Back at Bloom Pediatrics
Tue, Aug 18, 2026
Fall is just around the corner, which means our weekend vaccine clinics are back at Bloom Pediatrics! From September through November, we're making it easier for families to get their family's flu and COVID vaccines while adding a little extra fun to the experience.
Staying up to date on recommended vaccines is an important part of keeping children healthy and helping protect families, schools and our community during respiratory illness season.
Weekend...
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At Bloom U, we support parents from the birth of their child to teenage years by offering accessible learning resources and fostering a supportive community. Join us on the path of nurturing and effective parenting.
What We’re About
At Bloom U, we support parents from the birth of their child to teenage years by offering accessible learning resources and fostering a supportive community. Join us on the path of nurturing and effective parenting.
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For nine years, Dr. Castro has been caring for Bloom families and making a meaningful difference in the lives of her patients. 🎊
Outside of the office, her family has been working their way toward visiting all 30 MLB stadiums! They’ve made it to 21 so far, with just 9 more to go. ⚾️ 👏
Help congratulate Dr. Castro on her work anniversary in the comments! 🥳✨
Sep 3
🎊 We’re celebrating Bailey’s 3rd year at Bloom!
Outside of the office, Bailey enjoys life with her family and her dog, Levigh. You’ll find her cheering on the Spartans, getting lost in a good book, or heading out for a run. 📚🏃♀️
Help us celebrate Bailey in the comments! 🥳✨
Sep 1
📚 Back-to-school season is here! 🎒✨
A new school year means new routines & earlier mornings. Nurse Practitioner Joel shares 3 simple tips to help your child start the year feeling supported & ready to learn. 💙
Save this reel for a little back-to-school refresher! 📝🍎
Aug 31
As families get ready for the new school year, our office still had some very important first visits this week! 📚💙
#FirstVisitFriday #BloomBabies #NewbornVisits #PediatricCare
Aug 28
🎊 We’re celebrating Dr. Applegarth’s 2nd year at Bloom!
Outside of the office, you’ll find Dr. Applegarth with her husband and their dogs, Gus and George. She’ll be outside for a run, spending some time in her garden, or settling in with a good book. 🐶🌱📚
We’re so grateful to have Dr. Applegarth on the Bloom team. Join us in celebrating two amazing years! 💛🥳
Aug 26
The AAP’s recommended pacing of childhood vaccines considers when children are most likely to be exposed to contagious diseases and when children’s immune systems will respond best. 💙
This timing has kept millions of kids healthy, so they can focus on growing, playing, and learning.
#AAP #HealthyChildrenAAP
Aug 25
