VIP in Pittsburgh
Please note that due to COVID-19, delivery of VIP is now being done remotely in Pittsburgh. If you are part of the Smart Beginnings Study or VIP at Children's Primary Care Oakland, please call or text Jessica Metzinger to schedule your next VIP session by phone or video.
VIP at Children's Primary Care Oakland
VIP is currently being delivered at the Oakland Primary Care Center in Pittsburgh, PA as part of the Smart Beginnings research study! The Smart Beginnings research study is led by Dr. Daniel Shaw through the Pitt Parents and Children Laboratory.
For parents currently enrolled in VIP:
If you are currently enrolled in VIP, you get a VIP session before or after each of your child's check-ups with his or her pediatrician!
VIP sessions take place in the Child Development Unit, Room 258, and the VIP Coach is Jessica Metzinger!
For parents currently enrolled in VIP:
If you are currently enrolled in VIP, you get a VIP session before or after each of your child's check-ups with his or her pediatrician!
VIP sessions take place in the Child Development Unit, Room 258, and the VIP Coach is Jessica Metzinger!
When you get to the clinic for your appointment or session, you should call or text Jessica directly instead of checking in.
She will come meet you in the waiting room!
VIP Phone (Jessica): 412-354-9474
To schedule, reschedule, or cancel a VIP session:
Call or text 412-354-9474
Jessica can also be reached by email: metzingerjl@upmc.edu
She will come meet you in the waiting room!
VIP Phone (Jessica): 412-354-9474
To schedule, reschedule, or cancel a VIP session:
Call or text 412-354-9474
Jessica can also be reached by email: metzingerjl@upmc.edu
VIP through The Pittsburgh Study
VIP is now also being offered as part of The Pittsburgh Study!
The Pittsburgh Study is a community-partnered study that follows children in Allegheny County, PA from birth through high school. The goal of the study is to find out the best ways to give children support they need across childhood so that they are healthy and thriving. Find out more and learn how you can participate here: https://www.chp.edu/research/pittsburgh-study.
The Pittsburgh Study is a community-partnered study that follows children in Allegheny County, PA from birth through high school. The goal of the study is to find out the best ways to give children support they need across childhood so that they are healthy and thriving. Find out more and learn how you can participate here: https://www.chp.edu/research/pittsburgh-study.
VIP in Beaver County
VIP was being delivered in the home by an Early Intervention assessor, at the time of delivery of Early Intervention assessment and tracking visits, and was funded by the health department in Beaver County.
Implementation is currently paused due to COVID-19.
Implementation is currently paused due to COVID-19.