Support the Community Food Bank
With the government shutdown and the loss of SNAP benefits for thousands of Arizonans, Mesquite Pediatrics is partnering with Roadrunner Pediatrics in supporting the Southern Arizona Community Food Bank by collecting donations of non-perishable food items and monetary donations. Click the link to our Facebook page or see the post at the bottom of this page for more information.
Dr. Jeff Couchman, Dr. Nicole Abdy, Dr. Joshua Yell, and Dr. Catherine Gioannetti
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News & Blog
Vaccine Parking
news • October 2, 2025
If you have an appointment for flu and/or COVID vaccine during the week, you will park around the back of the building and we will come out to give the vaccine in your vehicle. Follow these instructions.
Governor Hobbs signs executive order expanding access to COVID vaccines
news • September 12, 2025
Governor Hobbs has signed an executive order expending access to COVID vaccines in Arizona. Read our news article or see our Pediatric Services page for more details and to learn how to schedule.
Welcome to Dr. Gioannetti’s Patients
news • February 27, 2025
If your kids are current patients of Dr. Gioannetti and you would like to follow her to Mesquite Pediatrics, we welcome you! We look forward to seeing you here at Dr. Gioannetti’s new home starting April 1, 2025. You can call us any time to schedule an appointment and our staff will walk you through the process of getting established with us.
See our New Patients page to ensure our practice is the best fit for your family, and to begin registration.
Protect your baby this season from RSV
blog • September 23, 2025
If it is between October 1 and March 31 and you have a baby under 8 months of age, please read below to see if you should call us to schedule an appointment for this injection to help prevent RSV infection in your child.
RSV is the most common reason for babies...
Mesquite Pediatrics Statement on Vaccines and the ACIP
blog • June 30, 2025
In this day and age it is hard to know who you should trust with the care of your child. There are a lot of opinions out there on how best to raise your children – family, friends, social media, etc. We are committed to providing high quality, evidence-based medical care to all families based on current guidelines and research. We would like to help you and your family navigate these uncertain and changing times with scientific and fact-based care.
See our statement about vaccines.
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2 days ago
With many families unable to get food benefits we wanted to provide some information on resources.
Nearly 900,000 Arizonans rely on SNAP each month including families with children, seniors and veterans.
This article lists food aide options for our community:
tucson.com/news/local/article_e344af9e-3c72-4534-8fb1-f1538ab187e1.html
For those who want to donate, both Mesquite Pediatrics and Roadrunner Pediatrics are running food drives. You may also donate online at: donate.communityfoodbank.org/team/784200
4 days ago
We can all agree we need to have decreased gun violence in the U.S. Gun violence is the leading cause of death of adolescents and young adults.
Suicide is a top cause of death among adolescents and tweens. Firearms are the most common mode to end their lives. Children 10-17 years old who use a gun for suicide are 10x more likely to use an unlocked & loaded parental gun. Please consider locking up guns and storing the ammunition separately.
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Residents in need of food assistance can visit azfoodhelp.org/ to find their local food bank. Statewide food resources can also be found through The Arizona Foodbank Network @ azfoodbanks.org/
2-1-1 is another resource for families looking services. You can call or look at their resources online at 211arizona.org/
Additional Arizona support. Arizona is also allocating $300,000 for the new “Food Bucks Now” program to support families receiving SNAP benefits. Eligible families will receive a $30 voucher to purchase fresh foods at participating markets. You can learn more at doubleupaz.org/food-bucks-now/.
WIC currently has sufficient funding to provide food benefits through mid-November and can continue offering services including certification and nutrition education appointments through the end of November. Amid the government shutdown, the Arizona WIC program is still open until further notice. Please contact your local WIC clinic, visit azwic.gov or call 1-800-252-5942, if you have questions.
1 week ago
Mesquite Pediatrics will follow your teenager through their young adulthood. No need to establish with an adult doctor at 18 years old.
1 week ago
Mesquite Pediatrics had a fun time dressing up for Halloween as Toy Story characters. We hope everyone had a fun and safe Halloween.
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