Valor Health Pediatrics

For the best healthcare for your children, look no further than the Pediatric and Family Medicine team at Valor Health, where our team knows it’s crucial to develop a strong, trusting relationship between parent, child, and pediatric provider. We offer comprehensive pediatric care to support your kids, no matter their age, and our convenient location means you won’t have to venture far from home.

Location: 2135 S Substation Road
Phone: (208) 488-6300
Fax: (208) 488-6350

This pediatric care is available at Valor Health Center, which is recognized as a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH).

Taylor Rasmussen, MD

Pediatrics

Taylor Rasmussen, MD

Taylor Rasmussen, MD brings full-spectrum pediatric care to patients from birth through age 21. Dr. Rasmussen was drawn to Pediatrics while in medical school because of the unique role a pediatrician has in the community, to act as an informed partner to families- working together toward every child’s fullest potential, physically, mentally, and emotionally. He is especially passionate about preventative care and looks forward to building lasting relationships with families in the community he is excited to call home. A proud Idaho native, Dr. Rasmussen, is thrilled to return to his home state alongside his wife and their five children.

Dr. Rasmussen provides pediatric care across a wide range of needs, including:

• Well-child visits and developmental surveillance
• Newborn care
• Pediatric acute conditions
• Chronic disease management (asthma, diabetes, obesity, and more)
• Behavioral and mental health diagnosis and management, including ADHD, neurodivergence, learning disabilities, anxiety, and depression
• Complex care coordination
• General adolescent care

Education & Training

• Medical School: University of Washington School of Medicine in partnership with the University of Idaho, Moscow, ID
• Residency: Nemours Children’s Hospital, Orlando, FL

Areas of Special Interest:

Pediatric acute and chronic care · Preventative medicine · Complex pediatric care · ADHD management · Positive parenting

Why Are Child Wellness Visits So Critical?

Child wellness visits are vital to assessing your child’s growth and development through measurements like blood pressure, height, weight, hearing screenings, vision screenings, and more. These visits also play an essential role in preventing more severe health issues and helping to identify such health concerns if they exist.

There are essentially four elements of a child wellness visit: behavioral, physical, screening tests, and anticipatory guidance. The provider gives anticipatory guidance to the parent or guardian so they can understand their children’s expected growth and development. During a child wellness visit, the provider will engage with your child and you, asking questions about family history, sleep, exercise, eating habits, and more.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends seven child wellness visits for children between one and four. After four years of age, children should visit a pediatrician for a child wellness visit at least once a year. However, this is a general recommendation, and providers may recommend more frequent visits for children with specific needs or health concerns.