{"id":39270,"date":"2023-12-14T11:30:09","date_gmt":"2023-12-14T19:30:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/truecare.org\/?p=39270"},"modified":"2026-01-07T13:36:03","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T21:36:03","slug":"meet-our-providers-kate-pakenham-fnp-bc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/truecare.org\/blog\/meet-our-providers-kate-pakenham-fnp-bc\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Our Providers: Kate Pakenham, FNP-BC"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>At TrueCare, our providers are passionate about helping our patients on their health journey, so they can live the best life possible.<\/p>\n<p>Meet Family Nurse Practitioner Kate Pakenham! She provides <a href=\"https:\/\/truecare.org\/wellness-services\/primary-care\/\">primary care services<\/a> at our <a href=\"https:\/\/truecare.org\/location\/truecare-encinitas\/\">Encinitas<\/a> location.<\/p>\n<p>Go behind the stethoscope and read more fun facts about her below!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_39273\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39273\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-39273\" src=\"https:\/\/truecare.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-Wildcat-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-39273\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Backpacking the Point Reyes National Seashore<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>What\u2019s your favorite thing to do in your spare time?<\/h3>\n<p>I love to spend time with my family and friends, go to the beach, attend a concert or show, and camp\/hike in places miles away from cell service!<\/p>\n<h3>If you weren\u2019t a provider, what would you be?<\/h3>\n<p>I love music. I played clarinet growing up and loved being part of marching and concert bands. I think if I had gone a different direction, it would have involved music production.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_39275\" style=\"width: 235px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39275\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-39275\" src=\"https:\/\/truecare.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2-Fam-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-39275\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Enjoying a morning at the beach with her family<\/p><\/div>\n<p>However, I have never regretted choosing to be a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner. I enjoy what I do!<\/p>\n<h3>If you won lotto, what would be the first thing you do with the money?<\/h3>\n<p>I would plan a trip with each of my family members to a dream destination of their choice!<\/p>\n<h3>Do you have a favorite TV show?<\/h3>\n<p>I love The Great British Bake-Off and The Queen\u2019s Gambit on Netflix.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_39277\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39277\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-39277\" src=\"https:\/\/truecare.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-Mammoth-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-39277\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Finding peace and solitude at Mammoth Lakes<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>Do you have a favorite vacation destination?<\/h3>\n<p>I have visited Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada, twice \u2013 once in the summer to sightsee and hike, and once in the winter to ski. I cannot pick my favorite season! It is a stunning, adventurous, friendly, and special place. One of my favorite parts about Banff is the easy access for all ages and abilities to experience the beauty of nature. I also love visiting Mammoth Lakes in California.<\/p>\n<hr style=\"height: 35px; border: 0px solid #D6D6D6; border-top-width: 2px;\" \/>\n<p><em>TrueCare offers a wide range of affordable, quality services from <a href=\"https:\/\/truecare.org\/wellness-services\">primary care and pediatrics to dental, behavioral health, women\u2019s health, and specialty care<\/a>! If you are looking for a provider in <a href=\"https:\/\/truecare.org\/locations\/\">San Diego or Riverside County<\/a>, TrueCare is your patient-centered medical home! <a href=\"https:\/\/truecare.org\/providers\/\">Our providers<\/a> are compassionate and truly care for your well-being.<\/em><\/p>\n<span class=\"et_bloom_bottom_trigger\"><\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At TrueCare, our providers are passionate about helping our patients on their health journey, so they can live the best life possible. Meet Family Nurse Practitioner Kate Pakenham! 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