Megan Emily Hays, PNP-PC

Encanto is my current favorite, but I always love the animated Robin Hood (1973).

The Phantom Tollbooth, by Norton Juster.
"Expect everything, I always say, and the unexpected never happens."

My stuffed dog, Cinnamon, who used to ride around in a 90s pink barbie Jeep. We went on a lot of adventures together!

My grandmother, Helen "Granny" Grandish Kirk, who loved being a nurse and traveling the world.

Spending time with my family and friends, fiber art (especially knitting), and reading.

Originally studying anthropology and economics, I have always known that taking care of mothers is an incredible way to leverage care for the community. While I originally intended to study midwifery, I quickly realized that, if you want to take care of mothers, you need to take care of their kids. Turns out, I love taking care of kids, too!

Trust is based on paying attention. I do my best to listen to and HEAR what families are saying, while also paying to the latest evidence-based research and guidelines regarding their presentation and diagnosis. I have worked in lactation medicine in the past, and am now steering my scope to be able to support more families with their mental health needs.

For every patient, regardless of diagnosis, developmental stage or accommodation, I do my best to understand the priority of the visit, and what I can do to make them feel respected.