# LLMs-Full.txt - Full Content for Project Pages # Generated on: 2026-02-12T20:42:58.246Z # Total pages: 8 --- ## URL: https://jay61d85f43.NA904/blog ### Title: Blog ### Page ID: 8882000 ### Content: ## Why Families Choose Us ## We’re Here For You! **Dr. Byron Cotton** is recognized as one of *Atlanta’s Top Doctors* Friendly staff who make every visit **comfortable** and supportive We provide some of the best **telehealth** care in the county! Serving families in **Decatur, GA** for nearly 20 years Have a question or ready to schedule your child’s appointment? Contact us today and experience the caring difference at **Kids & Teens Primary Healthcare.** We accept **money orders, cash, or credit cards.** We also offer a flexible payment plan. Please get in touch with us *for more details. We are happy to file insurance for your reimbursement as long as you are free to choose your own pediatrician.* - Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday: 9 am - 6 pm - Wednesday: 8 am - 4:30 pm - Friday: 8 am - 5 pm - Saturday: 9 am - 1 pm *(2nd Saturday of the month only)* - Sunday is Closed --- ## URL: https://jay61d85f43.NA904/home ### Title: Home ### Page ID: 8882001 ### Content: # Caring for Kids, Teens & Healthy Futures ## Welcome to Kids & Teens Primary Healthcare ## Why Families Choose Us ## Care for Every Age and Stage ###### Who Can Benefit ###### Who Can Benefit ###### Who Can Benefit ###### Practical Care Tips ## Patient Information ## What Families Are Saying ## We’re Here For You! Compassionate pediatric care for every stage of growth At Kids & Teens Primary Healthcare, we provide trusted medical care for children from birth through young adulthood. Founded in 2006 by **Dr. Byron Cotton**, Kids & Teens Primary Healthcare has been proudly serving families in Decatur and the surrounding communities for nearly two decades. Recognized as one of *Atlanta’s Top Doctors*, Dr. Cotton and his team are committed to building lasting relationships with families while delivering exceptional medical care in a warm, welcoming environment. **Dr. Byron Cotton** is recognized as one of *Atlanta’s Top Doctors* Friendly staff who make every visit **comfortable** and supportive Serving families in **Decatur, GA** for nearly 20 years From newborns to young adults, our services are designed to support lifelong health. Whether your child needs a routine checkup or specialized care, we’re here to help every step of the way. Regular well child visits are the foundation of lifelong health. At **Kids & Teens Primary Healthcare**, we provide thorough checkups to monitor your child’s growth, development, and overall well-being from birth through adolescence. During each visit, we review nutrition, sleep, behavior, school progress, and preventive care to help your child stay on track physically, emotionally, and socially. Following the **American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)** guidelines, our care team ensures that every visit includes the appropriate screenings, immunizations, and developmental assessments. We encourage families to schedule well visits in advance, especially during busy seasons, to keep your child’s care consistent and worry-free. Your baby’s first visits are all about growth, bonding, and reassurance. We’ll discuss feeding, sleep patterns, and developmental milestones while measuring height, weight, and head circumference. Each visit includes a gentle physical exam, growth chart review, and recommended immunizations according to the AAP schedule. As your child grows, we focus on physical health, emotional well-being, and school performance. We check measurements, blood pressure, and BMI; perform hearing and vision screenings; and conduct age-appropriate tests such as anemia or urinalysis. These visits are an opportunity to address nutrition, behavior, and any parental concerns. For adolescents, we combine health education with compassionate guidance. We talk openly about school, stress, social issues, and risk behaviors. Teens receive privacy to share their questions, along with physical exams, immunizations, and screenings that support healthy transitions into adulthood. When your child isn’t feeling well, prompt and compassionate care makes all the difference. At Kids & Teens Primary Healthcare, we provide same-day and walk-in sick visits to help your child recover quickly and safely. Our experienced care team treats **acute illnesses, minor injuries, and symptoms that require immediate attention** — all in a warm, family-friendly environment. We offer flexible scheduling, daily appointment slots reserved for urgent needs, and a mini-clinic for quick assessments and nurse visits. Whether it’s a **fever, sore throat, earache, or injury, our team is here to guide you** on the best next step for your child’s health. We keep dedicated time in our schedule each day for sick visits. If your child wakes up unwell, calling our office at 8:00 AM is the best way to secure an appointment. During busy times, such as flu season, we expand our same-day availability to meet demand. If your child’s condition doesn’t require a full physician evaluation, our mini-clinic provides convenient nurse visits for services such as throat cultures, urine specimens, or follow-up tests. We accept walk-ins Monday through Friday, as availability allows. Walk-ins are intended for sick patients only, and we do our best to see each child promptly. If our schedule is full, the clinical team will triage your child’s symptoms to determine if same-day care is needed or if the visit can be safely scheduled for another day. Patients with urgent symptoms are always prioritized. If your child experiences an injury, our team can help determine whether an office visit or an emergency room trip is most appropriate. Please let our front office staff know if your child has had an acute injury, so we can ensure they receive the proper care right away. The teenage years are a time of growth, independence, and important health decisions. At Kids & Teens Primary Healthcare, we provide compassionate, confidential care tailored to adolescents and young adults. Our goal is to help teens make healthy choices, understand their bodies, and develop lifelong habits that support their physical, emotional, and social well-being. In a supportive environment, we discuss topics that matter most to teens — from relationships and body image to mental health, substance use, and sexual education. We follow the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) clinical guidelines and ensure that every visit empowers teens to take an active role in their health while keeping parents informed and involved. Teen visits offer a safe, private space for open conversations. Teens are encouraged to ask questions and share concerns they might not feel comfortable discussing elsewhere. We listen without judgment and provide accurate, evidence-based information to help them make informed decisions. Our providers address key topics that impact adolescent health, including: Each visit includes a complete physical exam, preventive screenings, and age-appropriate vaccinations. Before a teen’s first visit, parents review and sign a Minor Consent Form explaining our role as healthcare providers and outlining confidentiality laws for minors ages 11–17. This ensures families understand how care is shared and how privacy supports honest, effective communication between teens and their care team. Welcoming a new baby is one of life’s greatest joys — and biggest adjustments. At Kids & Teens Primary Healthcare, we provide compassionate, expert care to help parents navigate the first few days, weeks, and months with confidence. **From feeding and sleep guidance to monitoring growth, jaundice, and early development,** our care team is here to support both you and your baby every step of the way. We understand that every newborn is unique. Our goal is to ensure your baby is healthy, thriving, and gaining weight appropriately while giving parents the reassurance and education they need to feel comfortable at home. Newborns grow and change quickly. You’ll notice new behaviors every day as you get to know your baby’s temperament and needs. Babies rely completely on their caregivers — they need warmth, feeding, and love around the clock. Crying is normal and can mean many things: hunger, tiredness, discomfort, or overstimulation. With time, you’ll learn how best to soothe and understand your baby’s cues. Whether breastfeeding or bottle-feeding, newborns eat frequently — often every 2 to 4 hours. It’s normal for babies to lose a little weight after birth, then regain it by about two weeks of age. Regular feeding, wet diapers, and bowel movements are signs your baby is doing well. Our team will help monitor your baby’s weight and feeding progress closely at each visit. A mild yellowing of the skin, called jaundice, is common in newborns and usually harmless. It occurs as your baby’s liver matures. We carefully check for jaundice and, if needed, may monitor bilirubin levels or recommend light therapy to ensure your baby stays safe and healthy. We see newborns frequently in the first few weeks to ensure healthy weight gain and answer any questions you may have. If you have concerns between visits, our **nurse advice line** is available during office hours — and you can call us anytime for urgent newborn issues. Babies make many noises — grunts, squeaks, hiccups — and most are normal. The best signs of good health are regular feeding and normal sleep. However, if your baby has a rectal temperature **over 100.4°F in the first three months, call us immediately.** Always contact our office if your baby is excessively irritable, lethargic, vomiting green or yellow fluid, or refusing to feed. At Kids & Teens Primary Healthcare, our goal is to help prevent and reduce childhood obesity by supporting healthy eating habits, daily physical activity, and overall wellness. Children who struggle with excess weight may face increased risks for medical conditions, making early education and intervention essential. We work closely with families to promote healthy food choices, limit less nutritious options, and create lifelong habits that support long-term health. Most children naturally gain weight as they grow. However, when weight increases beyond what is appropriate for a child’s age and height, it may lead to childhood obesity. This condition is serious and can increase the risk of developing diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol—conditions that can significantly affect a child’s health. Increasing physical activity is often the most effective way to support healthy weight in children. Research from the CDC shows obesity is more common among children who watch several hours of TV per day and is lowest among those who watch one hour or less. Today, many kids spend long periods on computers, tablets, and phones—activities that involve little to no movement. This lack of physical activity has a direct impact on weight. Encouraging active play, regular exercise, and limits on screen time can make a significant difference. Children struggling with obesity may experience negative feelings about themselves, leading to poor self-esteem, emotional eating, or difficulty understanding how others perceive them. Food may become a coping mechanism. Consistent support, positive reinforcement, and healthy communication are essential. In some cases, professional counseling can help children build confidence, develop coping strategies, and adopt healthier behaviors. Most parents have concerns about their ability to understand their children at different ages and about providing the right amount of structure and discipline. Many wonder what is considered normal behavior, asking questions like: “Is he just being a boy? Do all children talk back? Why won’t my child use the potty? Is she supposed to cry every time I leave? My child started middle school—what happened?” Adolescence is the transitional period between childhood and young adulthood. It does not begin at a specific age—every child develops at their own pace. There is no one-size-fits-all instruction manual for parenting. Each child has a unique temperament and personality. As a parent, the challenge is to understand age-appropriate behavior and adjust your parenting style to fit your child’s individual needs. Children between ages 8 and 14 may experience both—each child’s timeline is unique. Some kids show the beginning of adolescence through sudden behavior changes around their parents. Asthma is a chronic condition affecting the airways that carry air to the lungs. These airways become inflamed, swollen, and sometimes narrowed, producing excess mucus. Symptoms may include coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. Asthma can affect children of all ages, including infants and adolescents, and often runs in families. Many children with asthma breathe normally between flare-ups, which can sometimes seem sudden. In reality, flare-ups develop gradually as the airways become more obstructed. During a flare-up, three main changes occur in the airways: Together, these changes narrow the airways, making it harder to breathe—like trying to breathe through a straw. Symptoms vary widely and may be mild or severe, occurring sporadically or daily. Common signs include: Asthma triggers differ for each child but often include: Asthma triggers differ for each child but often include: Start prescribed medications at the first sign of symptoms. Some children may also use a steroid or nebulizer at home. If symptoms persist despite treatment, contact your pediatrician immediately. Early diagnosis and proper management of asthma can help children lead active, healthy lives. Healthy habits start at home—and as a parent or caregiver, you play a powerful role in shaping your child’s relationship with food, movement, and overall wellness. Children watch what you eat, how you move, and the choices you make every day. You choose the groceries, prepare the meals, and model behaviors that influence your child’s lifelong health. It’s important to understand the basics of good nutrition, portion sizes, food labels, and the role exercise plays in a healthy lifestyle. Ask yourself: The first step toward improving your family’s nutrition is education. Explore the helpful resources we’ve provided—they’re fun, easy to navigate, and full of expert tips and ideas. We encourage parents to talk with us at any visit. If you have specific concerns or want a personalised plan, we offer consult appointments where we can spend extra time tailoring guidance for you and your child. At Kids & Teens Primary Healthcare, we offer safe, gentle ear piercing using a specialized technique and hypoallergenic medical-grade earrings. These earrings are designed to be both attractive and unlikely to trigger allergic reactions. The procedure is quick, easy, and causes minimal discomfort. We provide ear piercings for children as young as 3 months old, as long as it has been at least one month since their first immunizations. Earrings may be replaced after 6–8 weeks, though many families choose to keep the original pair longer because we offer a variety of decorative, medical-grade options. To schedule a piercing, please call our office to book an appointment. We also sell hypoallergenic medical-grade earrings for children who already have pierced ears. Prices start at $35 per set. Our team can assist you with selecting the right pair. Yes. Many common earring materials can trigger nickel allergies, but our Medical Plastic earrings contain 0% nickel. We also offer titanium earrings, which bind nickel more effectively than any other metal, greatly reducing the risk of nickel exposure. A fresh piercing should be kept clean, dry, and exposed to air. Follow these steps when cleaning: No. Twisting earrings is not recommended. Twisting without washing your hands and the piercing area first can introduce bacteria and may lead to infection. We recommend keeping the starter earrings in for at least four weeks. Many caregivers choose to leave them in longer since we offer many decorative medical-grade options. If you decide to change the earrings after the initial healing period: ***Remember—we also carry a selection of safe, hypoallergenic earrings for already pierced ears.*** Have a question or ready to schedule your child’s appointment? Contact us today and experience the caring difference at **Kids & Teens Primary Healthcare.** We accept **money orders, cash, or credit cards.** We also offer a flexible payment plan. Please get in touch with us *for more details. We are happy to file insurance for your reimbursement as long as you are free to choose your own pediatrician.* © 2026 All rights reserved Kids & Teens Primary Healthcare - [Home](/ "Home") - [About Us](/about-us "About Us") - [Byron Cotton, M.D.](about-us#byron "Byron Cotton, M.D.") - [Alana Burns, MD](about-us#alana "Alana Burns, MD") - [Tia Brooks, CPNP](about-us#tia "Tia Brooks, CPNP") - [Services](home#services "Services") - [Contact](home#contact "Contact") - [Patient Information](/patient-information "Patient Information") - [Insurance](patient-information#insurance "Insurance") - [Patient Forms](patient-information#patient_forms "Patient Forms") - [Immunizations](patient-information#immunizations "Immunizations") - [Make a Payment](https://payground.com/qp/kidsandteenspc "Make a Payment") - [Blog](https://kidsandteenspc.com/blog "Blog") - [Byron Cotton, M.D.](about-us#byron "Byron Cotton, M.D.") - [Alana Burns, MD](about-us#alana "Alana Burns, MD") - [Tia Brooks, CPNP](about-us#tia "Tia Brooks, CPNP") - [Insurance](patient-information#insurance "Insurance") - [Patient Forms](patient-information#patient_forms "Patient Forms") - [Immunizations](patient-information#immunizations "Immunizations") - [Make a Payment](https://payground.com/qp/kidsandteenspc "Make a Payment") - [Home](/ "Home") - [About Us](/about-us "About Us") - [Byron Cotton, M.D.](about-us#byron "Byron Cotton, M.D.") - [Alana Burns, MD](about-us#alana "Alana Burns, MD") - [Tia Brooks, CPNP](about-us#tia "Tia Brooks, CPNP") - [Services](home#services "Services") - [Contact](home#contact "Contact") - [Patient Information](/patient-information "Patient Information") - [Insurance](patient-information#insurance "Insurance") - [Patient Forms](patient-information#patient_forms "Patient Forms") - [Immunizations](patient-information#immunizations "Immunizations") - [Make a Payment](https://payground.com/qp/kidsandteenspc "Make a Payment") - [Blog](https://kidsandteenspc.com/blog "Blog") - [Byron Cotton, M.D.](about-us#byron "Byron Cotton, M.D.") - [Alana Burns, MD](about-us#alana "Alana Burns, MD") - [Tia Brooks, CPNP](about-us#tia "Tia Brooks, CPNP") - [Insurance](patient-information#insurance "Insurance") - [Patient Forms](patient-information#patient_forms "Patient Forms") - [Immunizations](patient-information#immunizations "Immunizations") - [Make a Payment](https://payground.com/qp/kidsandteenspc "Make a Payment") - Well Child Visits - Sick Child Visits - Teen Visits - Newborn Care - Childhood Obesity - Adolescent Issues - Childhood Asthma - Nutrition Services - Ear Piercing - Lab Services - Mental and emotional wellness - Nutrition, exercise, and body image - Peer pressure and decision-making - Substance use, alcohol, and smoking - Relationships and sexual health - Stress management and school performance - Start healthy habits early - Avoid using food as a reward, punishment, or bribe - imit juice intake - Offer a wide variety of fruits and vegetables - Avoid purchasing “problem foods” that encourage overeating - Model healthy eating as a caregiver - Build a home environment that encourages nutritious choices and physical activity - Some kids mature early. - Others develop more slowly. - Some temperaments resemble one or both parents. - Other times, parents may wonder where certain behaviors come from. - Puberty refers to physical changes like breast development, menstrual periods, pubic hair, and facial hair. - Adolescence includes emotional, social, and cognitive changes that aren’t visible from the outside. - They may seek more independence. - They become more aware of how peers perceive them. - Fitting in becomes increasingly important. - Swelling of the airway lining - Excess mucus production, which can form “plugs.” - Bronchoconstriction, or tightening of the airway muscles - Coughing, especially at night or with a cold - Wheezing or whistling sounds when exhaling - Shortness of breath - Chest tightness or congestion - Trouble sleeping due to coughing or wheezing - Shortness of breath with exercise or play - Respiratory infections and colds - Allergens: dust, pollen, mold, pet dander - Irritants: smoke, scented sprays, air pollution, paint fumes - Exercise: running, sports, or physical activity - Other factors: stress, strong emotions - Respiratory infections and colds - Allergens: dust, pollen, mold, pet dander - Irritants: smoke, scented sprays, air pollution, paint fumes - Exercise: running, sports, or physical activity - Other factors: stress, strong emotions - Learn about asthma triggers and how to avoid them - Keep an asthma diary to track symptoms - Follow your asthma action plan closely - Give medications as prescribed - Use a peak flow meter at home to monitor breathing; a drop in readings signals worsening inflammation - Encourage good hand hygiene to avoid colds and infections - Avoid exposure to smoke - Keep your child’s environment free from triggers, including allergens and strong scents - Promote regular physical activity while monitoring symptoms - Do I know how to choose balanced meals? - Do I understand how much my child should be eating? - Am I reading nutrition labels correctly? - How much juice or soda should my child really have? - What positive changes can I make to model healthier habits? - Decrease portion sizes - Reduce or eliminate fast food - Limit or avoid soda and juice - Keep a food and exercise journal - Aim for 10,000 steps per day - Incorporate physical activity at least 3 times per week - Wash your hands thoroughly. - Clean the pierced area with warm running water and mild soap. - Gently pat dry with a clean towel. - Clean your hands and the earrings first. - Remove the earrings gently. - Insert the new pair right away so the hole doesn’t shrink. - Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday: 9 am - 6 pm - Wednesday: 8 am - 4:30 pm - Friday: 8 am - 5 pm - Saturday: 9 am - 1 pm *(2nd Saturday of the month only)* - Sunday is Closed --- ## URL: https://jay61d85f43.NA904/reset-password-page ### Title: Reset password page ### Page ID: 8882006 ### Content: ## Why Families Choose Us ## We’re Here For You! **Dr. Byron Cotton** is recognized as one of *Atlanta’s Top Doctors* Friendly staff who make every visit **comfortable** and supportive We provide some of the best **telehealth** care in the county! Serving families in **Decatur, GA** for nearly 20 years Have a question or ready to schedule your child’s appointment? Contact us today and experience the caring difference at **Kids & Teens Primary Healthcare.** We accept **money orders, cash, or credit cards.** We also offer a flexible payment plan. Please get in touch with us *for more details. We are happy to file insurance for your reimbursement as long as you are free to choose your own pediatrician.* - Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday: 9 am - 6 pm - Wednesday: 8 am - 4:30 pm - Friday: 8 am - 5 pm - Saturday: 9 am - 1 pm *(2nd Saturday of the month only)* - Sunday is Closed --- ## URL: https://jay61d85f43.NA904/protected-collection-item ### Title: Protected Page ### Page ID: 8882007 ### Content: ## Why Families Choose Us ## We’re Here For You! In order to view the page, please enter the password below: **Dr. Byron Cotton** is recognized as one of *Atlanta’s Top Doctors* Friendly staff who make every visit **comfortable** and supportive We provide some of the best **telehealth** care in the county! Serving families in **Decatur, GA** for nearly 20 years Have a question or ready to schedule your child’s appointment? Contact us today and experience the caring difference at **Kids & Teens Primary Healthcare.** We accept **money orders, cash, or credit cards.** We also offer a flexible payment plan. Please get in touch with us *for more details. We are happy to file insurance for your reimbursement as long as you are free to choose your own pediatrician.* - Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday: 9 am - 6 pm - Wednesday: 8 am - 4:30 pm - Friday: 8 am - 5 pm - Saturday: 9 am - 1 pm *(2nd Saturday of the month only)* - Sunday is Closed --- ## URL: https://jay61d85f43.NA904/patient-information ### Title: Patient Information ### Page ID: 8882008 ### Content: # Patient Information ## What to Expect at Your First Visit ## Patient Forms ## Immunizations ## Insurance ## Why Families Choose Us ## We’re Here For You! At Kids & Teens Primary Healthcare, we’re honored to be your partner in your child’s health. We believe every visit should be comfortable, informative, and family-centered. During your first visit, our friendly team will help you complete any forms, review your child’s medical history, and answer your questions so you can feel confident about their care. To make your first visit quick and easy, please complete our new patient forms ahead of time. These include family and child medical history, consent, and privacy forms. Having these ready allows us to focus on what matters most—your child’s care. You can download the forms below or fill them out in our office before your appointment. Vaccinations are a key part of keeping your child healthy from infancy through adolescence. We follow the latest American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guidelines and will review your child’s immunization records at each visit. Our team can also provide vaccine schedules, catch-up plans, and answer any questions you have about vaccine safety and timing. Contact us to know what vaccines your child needs. We accept most major insurance plans and work closely with families to help maximize coverage for preventive and medical services. **Please bring your current insurance card to each visit** so we can ensure your information is up to date. If you have questions about coverage or billing, our staff will be happy to assist before or after your appointment. *This is not a complete list; please call for specific plans.* **Dr. Byron Cotton** is recognized as one of *Atlanta’s Top Doctors* Friendly staff who make every visit **comfortable** and supportive We provide some of the best **telehealth** care in the county! Serving families in **Decatur, GA** for nearly 20 years Have a question or ready to schedule your child’s appointment? Contact us today and experience the caring difference at **Kids & Teens Primary Healthcare.** We accept **money orders, cash, or credit cards.** We also offer a flexible payment plan. Please get in touch with us *for more details. 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PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY.** We understand the importance of privacy and are committed to maintaining the confidentiality of your medical information. We make a record of the medical care we provide and may receive such records from others. We use these records to provide or enable other health care providers to provide quality medical care, to obtain payment for services provided to you as allowed by your health plan and to enable us to meet our professional and legal obligations to operate this medical practice properly. We are required by law to maintain the privacy of protected health information and to provide individuals with notice of our legal duties and privacy practices with respect to protected health information. This notice describes how we may use and disclose your medical information. It also describes your rights and our legal obligations with respect to your medical information. **A. How this Medical Practice May Use or Disclose Your Health Information** **B. When This Medical Practice May Not Use or Disclose Your Health Information** **A. How this Medical Practice May Use or Disclose Your Health Information** This medical practice collects health information about you and stores it in a chart and on a computer. This is your medical record. The medical record is the property of this medical practice, but the information in the medical record belongs to you. The law permits us to use or disclose your health information for the following purposes: 1. Treatment. We use medical information about you to provide your medical care. We disclose medical information to our employees and others who are involved in providing the care you need. For example, we may share your medical information with other physicians, or other health care providers who will provide services which we do not provide. Or we may share this information with a pharmacist who needs it to dispense a prescription to you, or a laboratory that performs a test. 2. Payment. We use and disclose medical information about you to obtain payment for the services we provide. For example, we give your health plan the information it requires before it will pay us. We may also disclose information to other health care providers to assist them in obtaining payment for services they have provided to you. 3. Health Care Operations. We may use and disclose medical information about you to operate this medical practice. Or we may use and disclose this information to get your health plan to authorize services or referrals. We may also use and disclose this information as necessary for medical reviews, legal services and audits, including fraud and abuse detection and compliance programs and business planning and management. We may also share your information with other health care providers, health care clearinghouses or health plans that have a relationship with you, when they request this information to help them with their quality assessment and improvement activities, their efforts to improve health or reduce health care costs, their review of competence, qualifications and performance of health care professionals, their training programs, their accreditation, certification or licensing activities, or their health care fraud and abuse detection and compliance efforts. 4. Appointment Reminders. We may use and disclose medical information to contact and remind you about appointments. If you are not home, we may leave this information on your answering machine or in a message left with the person answering the phone. We may use any available contact information for reminders. 5. Sign in sheet. We may use and disclose medical information about you by having you sign in when you arrive at our office. We may also call out your name when we are ready to see you. 6. Notification and communication with family. We may disclose your health information to notify a family member or another person responsible for your care about your location and condition in the event of your death. In the event of a disaster, we may disclose information to a relief organization so that they may coordinate these notification efforts. If you are able and available to agree or object, we will give you the opportunity to object prior to making these disclosures, although we may disclose this information in a disaster even over your objection if we believe it is necessary to respond to the emergency circumstances. If you are unable or unavailable to agree or object, the office will use their best judgment in communication with your family and others. 7. Marketing. We may contact you to give you information about products or services related to your treatment. 8. Required by law. We will use and disclose your health information limited our use or disclosure to the relevant requirements of the law. When the law requires us to report abuse, neglect or domestic violence, or respond to judicial or administrative proceedings, or to law enforcement officials, we will further comply with the requirement set forth below concerning those activities. 9. Public health. We may disclose your health information to public health authorities for purposes related to: preventing or controlling disease, injury or disability; reporting abuse or neglect; reporting to the FDA problems with products and reactions to medications; and reporting disease or infection exposure. When we report abuse, we may inform you or your representative promptly unless in our best professional judgment, we believe the notification would place you at risk of serious harm. 10. Health oversight activities. We may disclose your health information to health oversight agencies subject to the law limitations. 11. Judicial and administrative proceedings. We may disclose your health information in the course of any administrative or judicial proceeding to the extent expressly authorized by a court or administrative order. We may also disclose information about you in response to a subpoena, discovery request or other lawful process if reasonable efforts have been made to notify you of the request and you have not objected, or if your objections have been resolved by a court or administrative order. 12. Law enforcement. We may disclose your health information to a law enforcement official to comply with a court order, etc. 13. Coroners. We may be required by law, to disclose your health information to coroners in connection with investigations. 14. Organ or tissue donation. We may disclose your health information in procuring, banking or transplanting organs and tissues. 15. Public safety. We may disclose your health information to appropriate persons in order to prevent or lessen a serious threat. 16. Specialized government functions. We may disclose your health information for military or national security purposes or to correctional institutions or law enforcement officers that have you in their lawful custody. 17. Worker's compensation. We may disclose your health information as necessary to comply with worker's compensation laws. 18. Change of Ownership. In the event that this medical practice is sold or merged, your health information/record will become the property of the new owner. You have the right to request your health information be transferred to another physician. 19. Research. We may disclose your health information to researchers conducting research with respect to which your written authorization is not required as approved by an Institutional Review Board or privacy board, in compliance with governing law. 20. Fundraising. We may use or disclose your demographic information and the dates that you received treatment in order to contact you for fundraising activities. You have the right to refuse. **B. When This Medical Practice May Not Use or Disclose Your Health Information** Except as described in this Notice of Privacy Practices, this medical practice will not use or disclose health information which identifies you without your written authorization. You may revoke your authorization in writing at any time. 1. Right to Request Special Privacy Protections. You have the right to request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures of your health information, by a written request specifying what limitations you want imposed. We reserve the right to accept or reject your request, and will notify you of our decision. 2. Right to Request Confidential Communications. You have the right to request that you receive your health information in a specific way or at a specific location. We will comply with reasonable requests submitted in writing which specify how you wish to receive communications. 3. Right to Inspect and Copy. You have the right to inspect and copy your health information, with limited exceptions. To access your medical information, you must submit a written request detailing what information you want access to and whether you want to inspect it or get a copy of it. We will charge a reasonable fee, as allowed by Georgia law. We may deny your request under limited circumstances. If we deny your request to access your child's records because we believe allowing access would be reasonably likely to cause substantial harm to your child, you will have a right to appeal our decision. If we deny your request to access your psychotherapy notes, you will have the right to have them transferred to another mental health professional. 4. Right to Amend or Supplement. You have a right to request that we amend your health information that you believe is incorrect or incomplete. You must make a request to amend in writing, and include the reasons you believe the information is inaccurate or incomplete. We are not required to change your health information, and will provide you with information about this medical practice's denial and how you can disagree with the denial. We may deny your request if we do not have the information, if we did not create the information (unless the person or entity that created the information is no longer available to make the amendment), or if the information is accurate and complete as is. You also have the right to request that we add a statement of up to 250 words concerning any statement you believe to be incomplete or incorrect. 5. Right to an Accounting of Disclosures. You have a right to receive an accounting of disclosures of your health information made by this medical practice, except that this medical practice does not have to account for the disclosures provided to you or pursuant to your written authorization, or as described in paragraphs 1 , 2 , 3, 6 and 16 of Section A of this Notice of Privacy Practices for purposes of research or public health which exclude direct patient identifiers, or the disclosures to a health oversight agency or law enforcement official to the extent that providing this accounting would be reasonably likely to impede their activities. 6. You have a right to a paper copy of this Notice of Privacy Practices. We reserve the right to amend this Notice of Privacy Practices at any time in the future. Until such amendment is made, we are required by law to comply with this Notice. After an amendment is made, the revised Notice of Privacy Protections will apply to all protected health information that we maintain, regardless of when it was created or received. We will keep a copy of the current notice posted in our reception area, as well as have copies available at the front desk. **Complaints about this Notice of Privacy Practices or how this medical practice handles your health information should be directed to our Privacy Officer listed at the top of this Notice of Privacy Practices. If you are not satisfied with the manner in which this office handles a complaint, you may submit a formal complaint to (You will not be penalized for filing a complaint):** **Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Civil Rights** **Office for Civil Rights/U.S. Department of Health & Human Services** **61 Forsyth Street, SW. - Suite 3B70/Atlanta, GA 30323** © 2026 All rights reserved Kids & Teens Primary Healthcare - [Home](/ "Home") - [About Us](/about-us "About Us") - [Byron Cotton, M.D.](about-us#byron "Byron Cotton, M.D.") - [Alana Burns, MD](about-us#alana "Alana Burns, MD") - [Tia Brooks, CPNP](about-us#tia "Tia Brooks, CPNP") - [Services](home#services "Services") - [Contact](home#contact "Contact") - [Patient Information](/patient-information "Patient Information") - [Insurance](patient-information#insurance "Insurance") - [Patient Forms](patient-information#patient_forms "Patient Forms") - [Immunizations](patient-information#immunizations "Immunizations") - [Make a Payment](https://payground.com/qp/kidsandteenspc "Make a Payment") - [Blog](https://kidsandteenspc.com/blog "Blog") - [Byron Cotton, M.D.](about-us#byron "Byron Cotton, M.D.") - [Alana Burns, MD](about-us#alana "Alana Burns, MD") - [Tia Brooks, CPNP](about-us#tia "Tia Brooks, CPNP") - [Insurance](patient-information#insurance "Insurance") - [Patient Forms](patient-information#patient_forms "Patient Forms") - [Immunizations](patient-information#immunizations "Immunizations") - [Make a Payment](https://payground.com/qp/kidsandteenspc "Make a Payment") - [Home](/ "Home") - [About Us](/about-us "About Us") - [Byron Cotton, M.D.](about-us#byron "Byron Cotton, M.D.") - [Alana Burns, MD](about-us#alana "Alana Burns, MD") - [Tia Brooks, CPNP](about-us#tia "Tia Brooks, CPNP") - [Services](home#services "Services") - [Contact](home#contact "Contact") - [Patient Information](/patient-information "Patient Information") - [Insurance](patient-information#insurance "Insurance") - [Patient Forms](patient-information#patient_forms "Patient Forms") - [Immunizations](patient-information#immunizations "Immunizations") - [Make a Payment](https://payground.com/qp/kidsandteenspc "Make a Payment") - [Blog](https://kidsandteenspc.com/blog "Blog") - [Byron Cotton, M.D.](about-us#byron "Byron Cotton, M.D.") - [Alana Burns, MD](about-us#alana "Alana Burns, MD") - [Tia Brooks, CPNP](about-us#tia "Tia Brooks, CPNP") - [Insurance](patient-information#insurance "Insurance") - [Patient Forms](patient-information#patient_forms "Patient Forms") - [Immunizations](patient-information#immunizations "Immunizations") - [Make a Payment](https://payground.com/qp/kidsandteenspc "Make a Payment") --- ## URL: https://jay61d85f43.NA904/office-policies ### Title: Office Policies ### Page ID: 8882010 ### Content: # Office Policies We document all visits and always respect your privacy. Records requested for transfer to another physician, personal use, or sent directly to you will incur a charge, which must be paid before the records are processed. To request records, a medical record release must be submitted. Turn around time is between 7 -30 days. Urgent request will incur an additional fee. We are contracted with many insurance companies. Claims will be submitted to all insurance companies we are contracted with. In the event that the insurance carrier pends the claim while requesting information from the insured, we will provide a maximum of 30 days to resolve issues with your insurance company. If you are unable to resolve the issue, or you do not respond to your insurance carrier, then the charges will be transferred to your responsibility for payment. Copays and a minimum of 50% of all deductibles/coinsurances are due at the time of service. If you need to arrange a payment plan, please contact our billing department prior to your visit to the office. Please be aware of your plans benefits and limitations. Although we will file many insurance carriers, you are responsible for any portion not covered by your plan. Statements are mailed monthly and payment is due upon receipt. Extended payments require contacting our billing manager. Please bring a copy of your insurance card to every visit. Payment is due at the time of service for patients without insurance. Ask us about the VFC program for immunizations. We accept cash, money orders, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and Amex. (We may make exceptions for personal checks, however, they generally are not accepted). All children receiving vaccines will be given an updated 3231 immunization form on the day of their visit. The office provides this 3231 form free of charge on the day that the patient receives immunizations or a Well Child Check. Any request for 3231 (immunization) or 3300 (hearing, vision, dental) forms beyond the time of service will be subject to a fee. Sports, school, medication, camp forms, and letters are all subject to a fee. Most forms require a physical exam within 6 months to 1 year. If your child has not had an exam, please schedule one before asking us to fill out the form. Due to the increased volume and enormous amount of staff time, beginning January 1, 2009 we charge a fee for every form, including sports, school, camp, 3231, 3300, medication forms, utility letters and insurance forms (this list is not exhaustive). The fee is due at the time of the request. Turn around time varies by form. An additional fee will be charged for all urgent requests. When completed, forms can be faxed, mailed, emailed or picked up. Well checkups, follow-up and consultations are scheduled in advance. Sick appointments can be made the day your child is ill by calling as early as 8:00 AM. We accept sick walk-ins Monday - Friday when we can accommodate them but we suggest that you call first. For life threatening emergencies call 911. Please help us stay on time by arriving 5-10 minutes earlier than your appointment. If you are more than 15 minutes late you may be rescheduled for the next available appointment. If you need to cancel/reschedule an appointment, please be sure to call 24 hours ahead of time for one child and 48 hours for multiple children. If you do not give advance notice, it will be considered a Missed Appointment and may accrue a fee per missed appointment. We often refer to a variety of talented, mostly pediatric specialists in the area for things that need specialty care. We will almost always suggest you start with an appointment with us, although at times and for certain conditions, we will make suggestions by phone. It is your responsibility to check with your insurance company and with the specialist to be sure your visit will be covered. If a referral is needed, call our office and leave all the required information. Please be sure you call in advance of your appointment to allow time to process the referral. Other than for emergencies, there is a 2-3 day turnaround time for referrals. A provider is available after hours for urgent and emergent medical needs by calling the main number 770-621-0245. For calls that are not urgent, please call during regular office hours. We recommend that all parents learn CPR and keep emergency numbers handy. We refill prescriptions during regular office hours. Call or Text 770-621-0245 with your refill information or have your pharmacy call or fax a request. Refills are completed within 48 ours, unless authorization is required. We will notify you if there are any problems. You may be asked to leave this information on voice mail of the clinical staff.  **Please help us keep our office clean so each visit can be an enjoyable experience for all:** No Food Allowed, other than breastfeeding and formula for infants No cell phone use in exam rooms and hallways except for emergencies © 2026 All rights reserved Kids & Teens Primary Healthcare - [Home](/ "Home") - [About Us](/about-us "About Us") - [Byron Cotton, M.D.](about-us#byron "Byron Cotton, M.D.") - [Alana Burns, MD](about-us#alana "Alana Burns, MD") - [Tia Brooks, CPNP](about-us#tia "Tia Brooks, CPNP") - [Services](home#services "Services") - [Contact](home#contact "Contact") - [Patient Information](/patient-information "Patient Information") - [Insurance](patient-information#insurance "Insurance") - [Patient Forms](patient-information#patient_forms "Patient Forms") - [Immunizations](patient-information#immunizations "Immunizations") - [Make a Payment](https://payground.com/qp/kidsandteenspc "Make a Payment") - [Blog](https://kidsandteenspc.com/blog "Blog") - [Byron Cotton, M.D.](about-us#byron "Byron Cotton, M.D.") - [Alana Burns, MD](about-us#alana "Alana Burns, MD") - [Tia Brooks, CPNP](about-us#tia "Tia Brooks, CPNP") - [Insurance](patient-information#insurance "Insurance") - [Patient Forms](patient-information#patient_forms "Patient Forms") - [Immunizations](patient-information#immunizations "Immunizations") - [Make a Payment](https://payground.com/qp/kidsandteenspc "Make a Payment") - [Home](/ "Home") - [About Us](/about-us "About Us") - [Byron Cotton, M.D.](about-us#byron "Byron Cotton, M.D.") - [Alana Burns, MD](about-us#alana "Alana Burns, MD") - [Tia Brooks, CPNP](about-us#tia "Tia Brooks, CPNP") - [Services](home#services "Services") - [Contact](home#contact "Contact") - [Patient Information](/patient-information "Patient Information") - [Insurance](patient-information#insurance "Insurance") - [Patient Forms](patient-information#patient_forms "Patient Forms") - [Immunizations](patient-information#immunizations "Immunizations") - [Make a Payment](https://payground.com/qp/kidsandteenspc "Make a Payment") - [Blog](https://kidsandteenspc.com/blog "Blog") - [Byron Cotton, M.D.](about-us#byron "Byron Cotton, M.D.") - [Alana Burns, MD](about-us#alana "Alana Burns, MD") - [Tia Brooks, CPNP](about-us#tia "Tia Brooks, CPNP") - [Insurance](patient-information#insurance "Insurance") - [Patient Forms](patient-information#patient_forms "Patient Forms") - [Immunizations](patient-information#immunizations "Immunizations") - [Make a Payment](https://payground.com/qp/kidsandteenspc "Make a Payment") --- ## URL: https://jay61d85f43.NA904/about-us ### Title: About Us ### Page ID: 8882011 ### Content: # Meet Our Providers ## Pediatric Medical Care in ## Dr. Byron Cotton, M.D. ## Dr. Alana Burns, M.D. ## Tia (Gratia) Brooks, CPNP ## Why Families Choose Us ## We’re Here For You! At Kids & Teens Primary Healthcare, our team combines decades of clinical expertise with a deep commitment to the families we serve. Each provider brings a unique specialty and a shared passion for supporting children from infancy through adolescence. We pride ourselves on delivering comprehensive, family-centered care rooted in trust, education, and community connection. Founder, Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine Specialist Dr. Byron C. Cotton has provided pediatric care to families across Alabama and Georgia for more than 30 years. A native of Headland, Alabama, he earned his bachelor’s degree from Bethune-Cookman and completed his medical degree at Meharry Medical College. Dr. Cotton trained in Pediatrics at Henry Ford Hospital and later received a fellowship in Adolescent Medicine from the University of Alabama, where he was honored with the CMFDP Postdoctoral Fellowship Award. Board Certified in Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Dr. Cotton founded Kids & Teens Primary Healthcare in 2006 and continues to teach residents from Atlanta Medical Center and medical students from Emory University. Recognized as one of “Atlanta’s Top Doctors” from 2009 to 2017, he has held clinical appointments with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Egleston Health Care System. Dr. Cotton’s professional interests include asthma, obesity, and preventive care. Outside the office, he enjoys cycling, hiking, and rock climbing. He is passionate about promoting healthy lifestyles and strengthening community access to quality pediatric care. Dr. Alana Burns is an Atlanta native and has served Georgia families for more than 25 years. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Swarthmore College, completed medical school at Morehouse School of Medicine in 2018, and finalized her residency training at Emory University School of Medicine. Dr. Burns cares for patients from newborns through late adolescence and has a strong interest in lactation support, healthy lifestyle habits, and teen health. When she’s not caring for patients, she enjoys arts and crafts, family time, and walks in the park. Gratia Brooks, a proud Atlanta native, brings both passion and expertise to her work in pediatric primary care. She holds dual degrees in Public Health Education and Biology from Kennesaw State University, followed by her Bachelor’s and Master’s in Nursing from Emory University’s Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing. She spent four years serving as a Registered Nurse at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta–Scottish Rite before becoming a Board-Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in 2022. Gratia joined our practice in 2023 and cares for children from birth through adolescence. Her growing clinical interests include adolescent mental health, nutrition, and physical activity. Outside the office, she enjoys traveling, staying active, and keeping up with advancements in pediatric care. **Dr. Byron Cotton** is recognized as one of *Atlanta’s Top Doctors* Friendly staff who make every visit **comfortable** and supportive We provide some of the best **telehealth** care in the county! Serving families in **Decatur, GA** for nearly 20 years Have a question or ready to schedule your child’s appointment? Contact us today and experience the caring difference at **Kids & Teens Primary Healthcare.** We accept **money orders, cash, or credit cards.** We also offer a flexible payment plan. Please get in touch with us *for more details. 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