Blokha Tetiana Oleksandrivna

Work experience: 2 years

Education:

• Zaporizhzhia State Medical and Pharmaceutical University, specialty "Medicine";
• Dobrobut Academy, internship in "Pediatrics"

Membership in associations, societies; attending conferences, thematic improvement courses:

• regular completion of basic life support courses for children and adults;
• a course on breastfeeding for medical workers with the support of UNICEF;
• a course on complementary foods and baby food from "Milk Rivers";
• active participation in events on the topic of modern standards for supporting breastfeeding and baby food;
• attendance at trainings on effective communication, which allow you to better understand the needs of patients and their parents;
• regular participation in professional conferences, webinars, which allows you to be aware of the latest methods of diagnosing and treating children's diseases.

Areas of professional development:

• internships in emergency departments, otolaryngology, and intensive care units, as well as assisting in admission departments, pediatric inpatient facilities, and outpatient clinics.

Priority areas in clinical practice:

• management of children of the first year of life: monitoring the development of the infant, recommendations for proper care and nutrition of the child;
• regular examinations of children from birth to 18 years of age;
• examination of children and adults before vaccination, individual planning of the vaccination schedule;
• diagnostics, treatment and prevention of children's infectious diseases, diseases of the respiratory system, ENT organs, gastrointestinal tract and urinary system:
• execution of medical documentation and certificates for kindergarten and school.

Tell us about your professional interests other than your specialization:

• recommendations for establishing breastfeeding;
• nutrition of children in the first years of life: a balanced diet, introduction to complementary foods, formation of healthy eating habits taking into account the individual needs of the child;
• pediatric gastroenterology;
• children's psycho-emotional health.

Hobbies, favorite movies, books:

• "I enjoy watching the Harry Potter film saga, and choosing a particular movie often reflects my current mood. Recently, I’ve been inspired by the development of contemporary Ukrainian cinema. In literature, I combine reading professional publications with literary works, preferring modern prose and Ukrainian classics, which expand my worldview and encourage deeper thought."

Doctor's advice:

• "Take care of your child’s health every day! Doctors and parents should always work as a team: attend preventive check-ups, follow the specialist’s recommendations, ensure balanced nutrition, active play, and quality sleep for your child. Early detection of any health issues and timely response will help maintain your child’s health and ensure harmonious development."