Please be advised that all 3 of our offices will be closed on Thanksgiving (11/28). We will still have an on-call physician for urgent matters. On Friday, 11/29, only our Vernon Hills office will be closed. Lake Bluff and Lindenhurst will be open.
As October rolls in and Halloween approaches, it’s the perfect time to protect your little ones from the flu and COVID-19. We’re excited to announce that we now have flu and COVID vaccines available at all three of our offices! To make it even easier,
On Friday (9/20), our Annual Employee Appreciation gathering will be taking place at noon. Our offices will be closed for the rest of the afternoon, and our phones will be set to our after-hours greeting. During that time, you can leave a message on voice mail or on our website patient portal.
Summer camp and school forms Summertime is approaching fast! Time to start planning ahead to summer camps and the 2024-2025 school year. If your child is attending a summer camp and needs to have camp forms filled out, please send in forms ( either drop them off at any office location or attach them to a portal message ) with patient information completed along with any parent questions answered.
Summer is an excellent time to prioritize your child’s health with a well-child checkup. Here’s why: Annual Wellness Exam: Summer break serves as a timely reminder to schedule your child’s annual comprehensive wellness exam (also known as a “well-child checkup”). During this visit,
Lake Forest Pediatrics has two providers who are Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultants, Dr. Katie Hidaka, MD, IBCLC and Melissa Hilb, CPNP, IBCLC. Dr. Hidaka joined Lake Forest Pediatrics in 2009. After taking a brief hiatus in 2022, she has returned to the group with her lactation consulting certification and is exclusively doing lactation consultations.
Please be advised that all 3 of our offices will be closed on Thanksgiving (11/23). We will still have an on-call physician for urgent matters. Please also be aware that on Friday, 11/24, only our Vernon Hills office will be closed.
Flu Clinics Scheduled – Appointments Available Good news! Our practice has received its shipment of flu vaccines for the current flu season. We can now schedule appointments for our Annual Flu Clinics. Please reach out to us via the Website Patient Portal to schedule your child’s appointment or call 847-295-1220.
We are thrilled to share some important news regarding an upcoming change that will enhance your healthcare experience. After over two decades of partnering with Greenway for our Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system, we have made the decision to transition to Athenahealth (https://www.athenahealth.com/).
Dear Valued Patients, We would like to inform you about an upcoming change in our office hours that will take effect December 1, 2023. As part of our commitment to providing the community with the best possible care, we are adjusting our office hours to better align with our staffing resources.
