Hi, I am Anne M. Benford, and I go by Nurse Benford. I am excited to partner with you as a pediatric health care provider offering compassionate, evidence-based care to infants, children, and adolescents. I have a passion for pediatric wellness and family-centered care, as I strive to form a welcoming and caring relationship with families where children and parents feel comfortable, supported, heard, and informed.
I graduated from the University of Buffalo with my RN and BSN before entering the U.S. Air Force as a lieutenant. After completing 4 years as a military nurse, I attended Emory University, graduating with my MSN and completing my certification as a pediatric nurse practitioner in primary care.
I strive to provide comprehensive care to children during wellness visits, developmental assessments, and the management of acute and chronic conditions. I believe in partnering with each family to develop a plan of care that supports each child's unique physical, emotional, and developmental wellness. I have a true passion for newborns and infants, as well as supporting mothers during their lactation period. My philosophy of care is to practice preventative pediatric medicine.
I have a passion for nutrition and wellness, encouraging families to pursue healthy lifestyles. I emphasize a plant-based diet and physical activity as means of achieving greater health and wellness. For the past 8 years, I have been a partner with Juice Plus+, a global nutrition and wellness company, in which I share ways to enjoy 30 fruits and vegetables every single day! I am also working towards becoming a certified Nutrition Coach because I firmly believe that fruits and vegetables are the foundation of our diet and healthy lifestyle. My nutrition philosophy is that if we don't make time for our wellness, we will be forced to take time for our illness.
A native New Yorker and Air Force veteran, I have traveled extensively and home schooled my children until they graduated. I serve in my church, and I exercise 6 days per week, which includes boot camps, swimming, yoga, ballroom and African dance. Fun facts about me include: I wear purple every day, I love re-runs of The Jeffersons and Jeopardy!, and I grow leafy green veggies on my indoor tower garden!
I look forward to partnering with your family to guide your child's growth towards a healthy and happy adulthood.