Everyday is Flu Clinic Day ! ! !
Now through October 31, 2020.
Please call us to schedule.
We should be able to find a time that fits for you.
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Be sure to like us on facebook as that is the best place to get real-time information regarding
flu vaccines.
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HOW WE BEST CARE FOR YOUR CHILDREN DURING COVID-19
The safety of your children and your entire family is our primary mission during these unprecedented times.
If you prefer to check in from your car, please call us when you arrive in our parking lot. We will meet you at your car and escort you directly to an exam room.
We believe the best practice for your safety involves three key missions:
1. Assuring our patients have safe access to well visits and immunizations.
The American Academy of Pediatrics and the CDC believe it is crucial for children to stay up to date on their immunizations at this time. We are currently only scheduling well visits in the morning. Our entire office is rigorously cleaned throughout the day and in between patient visits. We are asking that you limit the number of people in the exam room and ideally would prefer one caregiver and one patient in the room at one time.
2. Assuring our sick patients can be seen by our physicians, keeping them away from urgent care and emergency rooms.
Urgent Care and emergency rooms need to be saved for true emergencies. We are currently only staffing one physician in the afternoon for our sick patients. This eliminates full waiting rooms and allows us to adhere to proper social distancing.
3. We offer VIRTUAL visits!
If you are not comfortable coming into our office but you still want to talk to the physician, call our office and, if appropriate, we will schedule a time for you to see our physician virtually. Once scheduled, we will email you a link to log in and meet with a physician.
Suggested virtual visits include, but are not limited to rashes, ADHD follow-up, anxiety/depression, and behavioral concerns.
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We Love New Patients
Our practice is open to newborns with Medicaid insurance.
If you have Medicaid and are pregnant, or know someone who is, give our office a call. We want to make sure your new baby is given the absolute best pediatric care in West Michigan.
Must be either Priority Health or
straight Medicaid.
We can help you navigate the process of switching to the correct plan.
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We Love New Patients
Are you new to the area?
Are you looking for a change
to a smaller office that
treats you like family?
We would love the opportunity
to care for your children.
616-656-8600
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Will your child be playing sports
this coming Fall
in the 2020-21 school year?
Your child will need a sports physical
before November 9, 2020 to participate.
Schedule your child's
Annual Physical now
for school sports participation.
The MHSAA requires your physical form
to be completed before tryouts begin.
Click here for the MHSAA 2020-21 Calendar
to know the deadline for your child's sport.
Click here for the MHSAA Sports Clearance Form and
bring it to your appointment.
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Have you liked our facebook page?
Our facebook page is the best place to find
up-to-the-minute information.
For example, weather-related office closings are
posted to our facebook page.
We do not check facebook daily and
we do not use it for clinical correspondence
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Most insurances now pay for
one check-up every calendar year.
No more waiting 365 days.
Call your insurance, or refer to your
benefits manual, to verify your coverage.
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HPV Schedule Changes:
The CDC and ACIP have determined the HPV-9 Gardasil vaccine is just as effective as a 2-dose series for certain age groups.
Click this link to see if you qualify for the 2-dose series:
http://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2016/p1020-hpv-shots.html
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