Working with children keeps me on my toes. I love their honesty, sense of humor, and energy.
Background
Lexi Abel joined our practice in 2019. She attended Grinnell College for her undergraduate education. She went on to receive Master of Nursing and Nurse Practitioner degrees at the Yale School of Nursing and a Master of Public Health degree at Columbia University.
Lexi has always been invested in improving the opportunities available to children so that they can achieve their optimum health. She was a volunteer in the U.S. Peace Corps in Jamaica and worked with International Planned Parenthood in Malaysia. These experiences abroad cultivated her interest in health care and public health.
Lexi lives in Seattle. She enjoys traveling the globe, reading fiction, running, road biking, backcountry skiing, and is currently training to run the Boston Marathon!
Occasionally, providers may not be accepting new patients. Please check with the receptionist when scheduling an appointment.
Education
- Undergraduate: Grinnell College, Grinnell, IA
- Other: Yale School of Nursing, New Haven, CT,
- Graduate: Master of Public Health, Columbia University, New York, NY
Languages Spoken
English
Days Available
Varies
Locations
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Sleep and Young Children
Sleep is essential for physical health, immune function, and mental health, but getting children to sleep and to stay asleep can be challenging. Lexi Abel, ARNP, MPH, discusses tips for creating a healthy bedtime routine and how to address bedtime struggles.
Screen Time: A Guide to Digital Media Use
The use of digital media has exploded over the past few years. Our own nurse practitioner, Lexi Abel, discusses the developmental effects of screen time.
