Healthy Roots Pediatrics provides personal, high-quality healthcare to children in the Manchester, CT area.
New Name, Same Mission!
We at Healthy Roots Pediatrics, formerly known as Frank J. Bush Pediatrics, may have changed our name, but our mission remains the same: to provide impeccable care from birth to adolescence and beyond.
We proudly partner with Connecticut Children’s Physician Network and are members of the Connecticut Children’s Care Network.
Online resources you can trust
We do our best to provide you with reliable online resources to guide you in caring for your child. Our Patient Education Library contains over 800 handouts with expert advice from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Online resources you can trust
We do our best to provide you with reliable online resources to guide you in caring for your child. Our Parent Education Library contains over 800 handouts with expert advice from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Covid vaccine update: Healthy Roots Pediatrics remains committed to evidence-based medicine, recommending COVID-19 vaccination for all children, despite it not being mandated for Connecticut school attendance. This aligns with the current guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics. We believe COVID-19 immunization should be accessible to every family seeking protection for their children. The CT vaccination program has informed us that updated 2025-2026 Covid formulations will be available for order within the next few weeks. Once we receive our shipment for children aged six months to 18 years, we will post an update regarding COVID-19 immunization availability and scheduling appointments. ... See MoreSee Less
Appointments for Flu Clinic Dates can now be scheduled; please call to book your appointment💉
Wednesday 10/8/25 from 9-6pm
Friday 10/10/25 from 8:30-4pm
Monday 10/13/25 from 9-5:30pm ... See MoreSee Less
Good morning, we are experiencing technical difficulties with our phone system. We are in the process of resolving the issue. Please submit a portal message if you require an appointment today. We regret the inconvenience this has caused. ... See MoreSee Less
In observance of the holiday, our office will be closed today. Happy July 4th 🎆 ... See MoreSee Less
Please note that our phone lines will be unavailable until after 11:00am today, as we are introducing a new phone system and providing training to our staff. In the meantime, you can contact our office by leaving a message with our answering service or by sending a message through the patient portal, and one of our medical staff members will respond to your inquiry. We regret any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding. 😊☎️ ... See MoreSee Less
We are proud to share that we were featured in the June newsletter from the Connecticut Department of Public Health's Immunization Program. 💉😁 ... See MoreSee Less