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Summer road construction is taking place on Grand Avenue (Route 132) west of Route 45. The construction is causing delays on Grand Avenue and adjacent roadways. Click here for an interactive map of road conditions in the area.
Because of the road construction, our patients are experiencing delays in accessing our Lindenhurst Office. Please plan to add some extra travel time if you have an appointment at our Lindenhurst office.
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We’re excited to announce that our phone system will be updated soon! The new Comcast phone system will bring advanced technology, improved reliability, and innovative communications features to our pediatric practice.
We are in the final stages of making the transition from our AT&T system to the new Comcast system. We expect to finalize the transition to the new phone system on Tuesday, August 28th, sometime after 4:00 pm. The transition work is expected to take up to two hours to complete. During that time, we will not have phone service. If you need to contact us during that time period, please either send a message via the portal for non-emergent situations/questions or call our answering service. As always, for medical emergencies call 911.
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Our new phone system will be installed on Tuesday, August 28th! We’re excited that the new phone system will provide our pediatric practice with advanced technology, improved reliability, and innovative communications features.
We have been assured that our internet and phone systems will be unaffected during the transition, until the actual cut over is made at approximately 4:00 pm. The transition work is expected to take up to two hours to complete. During that time, we will not have phone service.
If you need to contact us during that time period, please either send a message via the portal for non-emergent situations/questions or call our answering service. As always, for medical emergencies please call 911. Read more here: https://lakeforestpediatrics.com/news-events/articles/phone-system-updates
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Dr. Randy Kinsella has been elected as the Secretary/Treasurer of the Medical/Dental Staff of Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago for a two-year term beginning in 2015.
Dr. Kinsella is an instructor of clinical pediatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and the University of Illinois, College of Nursing. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and is on staff at Northwestern Hospital and is a member of Lake Forest Pediatric Associates.
Originally from Edmonton, Alberta, Dr. Kinsella graduated from the University of Illinois, College of Pharmacy. Dr. Kinsella received his medical degree from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Following pediatric residency training at Children’s Memorial Hospital (now Lurie Children’s Hospital), he served as a pediatrician in the U.S. Air Force and Dr. Kinsella joined Lake Forest Pediatrics in 1989.
Congratulations Dr. Kinsella on your new role on the Medical/Dental Staff of Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago!
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If you are unsure about whether to vaccinate your child, Lurie’s Dr. Rucoba advises that “vaccinations are safe, effective, and they save lives. For their sake, please vaccinate your children.” Click HERE to read the entire article.
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With the recently confirmed cases of measles in the Chicago area, parents are naturally concerned about their children’s health and well-being. Below are answers to the most common questions that we are receiving.
When should my child receive the measles vaccination?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends all children get two doses of the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine, starting with the first dose at 12 through 15 months of age, and the second dose at 4 through 6 years of age.
Should my child who is less than 12 months old have the vaccine?
At this time, officials are not recommending early vaccination unless the child 1) has had a “known exposure” to the measles virus or 2) if there are plans for upcoming air travel abroad or to an area of known measles outbreak. In these two situations, children who are at least 6 months of age may receive the MMR vaccine. Note: Children receiving the MMR vaccine prior to 12 months of age will still require two additional doses of the vaccine per the regular recommended schedule.
Should my child receive the second dose of MMR vaccine early?
While children may receive the second dose of the MMR vaccine early (before 4 years of age), at this time officials are not recommending an early booster vaccination.
What are the symptoms of measles?
Measles signs and symptoms will generally appear 8 to 12 days after exposure to the virus. Signs and symptoms of measles are progressive and typically include:
The infection occurs in sequential stages over a period of two to three weeks.
1. Infection and incubation. For the first 8 to 12 days after you’re infected, the measles virus incubates. You have no signs or symptoms of measles during this time.
2. Nonspecific signs and symptoms. Measles typically begins with a mild to moderate fever, often accompanied by a persistent cough, runny nose, inflamed eyes (conjunctivitis) and sore throat. This relatively mild illness may last two or three days.
3. Acute illness and rash. The rash consists of small red spots, some of which are slightly raised. Spots and bumps in tight clusters give the skin a splotchy red appearance. The face breaks out first, particularly behind the ears and along the hairline.
Over the next few days, the rash spreads down the arms and trunk, then over the thighs, lower legs and feet. At the same time, fever rises sharply, often as high as 104 to 105.8 F (40 to 41 C). The measles rash gradually recedes, fading first from the face and last from the thighs and feet.
4. Communicable period. A person with measles can spread the virus to others for about 8 days, starting four days before the rash appears and ending when the rash has been present for four days.
Call our office if you believe your child may have the measles.
The physicians and staff of Lake Forest Pediatric Associates are committed to the health and well-being of your children. Rest assured that we will continue to monitor developments in this situation and make information available to the parents of our patients.
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Dr. Douglas Ashley has been elected to the Children’s Community Physicians Association Board of Directors of Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.
Dr. Ashley is an instructor of Clinical Pediatrics-Community-Based Primary Care at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. He served as Vice-Chief of the Department of Pediatrics of Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital from 2009-2012. Prior to that, he was a member of the NLFH Quality Improvement subcommittee. He continues to be an active member of that committee. He is a board-certified pediatrician and member of Lake Forest Pediatric Associates.
Originally from Deerfield, Illinois, Dr. Ashley earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Indiana University. Dr. Ashley is a graduate of Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine and received his postgraduate training at Loyola University Medical Center Department of Pediatrics. Dr. Ashley has a special interest in adoption medicine and international child health.
Congratulations Dr. Ashley on your new role on the Children’s Community Physicians Association Board of Directors of Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago!
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Road construction season has started! Please be aware of delays and plan accordingly when driving to the office.
Repaving projects seem to be everywhere we look! Construction is happening on Milwaukee Avenue, Route 137, Route 176, and Route 43 (to name a few!). Please give yourself a little more time to reach our offices and consider checking for alternate routes.
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New Moms, please join us for an upcoming meeting of our New Moms Group at the Lake Bluff Office. Facilitated by Gail Macklin RN BNS IBCLC RLC of New Mother New Baby, we support one another in a warm, welcoming environment. We talk about everything, from soothing a fussy baby to making time for Mom. At each meeting, we explore a topic that is helpful to new Moms.
Won’t you join us?
Save the date for our upcoming get-together:
Tuesday, February 23, 2016, 10:30 am to 11:30 am at the Lake Bluff Office
Breastfeeding Q & A
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We’re here when you need us: 365 days a year, 24 hours a day, including holidays. Our board certified pediatricians and experienced nurse practitioners are delighted to serve you and your family.
Please take note of our special holiday office hours on Labor Day:
Monday, September 4 – Our Lake Bluff office is open for urgent care by appointment only from 8:30 am to 11:45 am. No walk in sick call. Please call at 8:00 am to schedule urgent care appointments. Our Vernon Hills and Lindenhurst offices will be closed. Our physicians can be reached after hours with urgent matters by calling 847-295-1220.
