We provide primary care for babies, children, and young adults so they can be healthy, thrive, and leap forward.

St. Paul, MN • Dr. Julia Joseph-Di Caprio

A smiling Black mother holding her toddler out at a park

Leap Pediatric and Adolescent Care

We provide primary care for babies, children, and young adults so they can be healthy, thrive, and leap forward.

St. Paul, MN • Dr. Julia Joseph-Di Caprio

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Local nonprofit community-based pediatric and young adult practice focused on advancing health equity and removing barriers to well-being. Part of the fabric of organizations and individuals working to improve the health of the community.

We love to meet new families!

Thank you for trusting us with your child’s health. We provide primary care for babies, children, and youth ages 0-26 years, in a safe and caring environment.

We accept most insurance.

In order to be as accessible as possible to the families in our community, we take most insurances, including Medical Assistance coverage.

Take the pain out of pain reliever dosing.

Be confident that you are treating your child’s pain or fever with the correct dose of medication. We can guide you on how much to give, based on your child’s weight.

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Our symptom checker can help you learn whether you need to see the doctor, and can teach you how to relieve symptoms at home.

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Our las spotlight of the month goes to Mariam Mohamed🌸

Mariam is a program consultant for a large health care provider focused on population health within Somali communities. Because of her work, Mariam a Somali immigrant herself  understands that language and cultural barriers can deny Somali women good health and limit them finding a community purpose or fully (and joyfully) participating in Minnesota’s economic system. Mariam and partners started Hoyo, a wholesale frozen sambusa food company, to tap into a fresh market in Minnesota and to give Somali women in the Twin Cities jobs and financial opportunity. “Hoyo” means mother in Somali. Currently, Hoyo employs 6-8 women, part time. Hoyo works with their employees and provide childcare and transportation. Mariam will be doing a “Healthy Eating” event at Leap on April 23rd call us to sign up!
Todays spotlight is on Ruby Azurdia Lee🌸

Ruby is the President and CEO of Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio (CLUES). CLUES is Minnesota’s largest Latino nonprofit focused on advancing economic prosperity, advancing access to behavioral health and family wellbeing, and advancing community leadership through advocacy, cultural engagement, and youth development.

Ruby’s leadership is focused on addressing and lowering the large racial and economic disparities in Minnesota and changing narratives, outcomes, and conditions for Latinos to achieve wellness, socio-economic prosperity, and thrive. Ruby serves on local and national boards to represent the voices of Latinos and in the Midwest. As an immigrant herself, Ruby is a strong advocate of Latinos and immigrants across the country. She is certain that providing culturally anchored interventions and networks of support are vital tools to afford a sense of belonging and improve access and opportunities for immigrants and Latinos.
To kick off Women’s History Month with strength, we spotlight Doctor Sakeena Futrell-Carter!🌸🌸

Originally from Chicago, Illinois, one of Sakeena’s childhood dreams was to become a midwife, which she achieved after working as a labor and delivery nurse for 13 years. 
Sakeena pursued a career in midwifery to work with women throughout their lives, promoting healthy lifestyles and outcomes. She currently serves as a nurse-midwife at Park Nicollet, where her team assists with approximately 800 births annually. Sakeena Futrell-Carter is a compassionate advocate for women’s health, particularly for women of color. As a Black midwife, she understands the unique fears and concerns that women of color experience during pregnancy. Sakeena is dedicated to raising awareness about these issues and providing reassurance to her patients. Her commitment to her patients goes beyond just medical expertise. She believes in building trust and ensuring that every woman feels honored and well-cared for. This dedication to advocacy and empathy defines Sakeena’s approach to midwifery, making her a valued and trusted healthcare provider in our community.
This month, we’re celebrating the strength, resilience, and achievements of women everywhere. We’ll be spotlighting remarkable women in the Twin Cities who are making Minnesota more equitable for everyone💪🚺 🌸 #womensmonth #empowerwomen #womensupportingwomen

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