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“Pardon the dust!” Today we are beginning a renovation project at our Lindenhurst location. The project is expected to last approximately six weeks. Thank you for your patience while we work to improve your experience.
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Unfortunately, Lake Forest Pediatrics is not able to participate in any of the BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois Blue Choice plans.
While we are happy to continue providing healthcare services to Blue Choice members, we highly encourage you to contact your insurance carrier to verify your benefits and eligibility. Many times out-of-network medical services are not reimbursed and/or applied to separate out-of-network deductibles causing patients to incur higher out of pocket costs.
Please feel free to contact us at 847-295-2260 between the hours of 8am – 4:30pm if you have any questions regarding your account.
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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.
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Flu is a virus that can cause serious health problems for otherwise healthy kids. Immunization reduces the risk of serious problems and protects other vulnerable family members.
While a retail-based pharmacy that gives flu shots may seem like an attractive alternative for busy families, there are definite advantages to immunizing your child at your pediatrician’s office.
Flu vaccines are now available at Lake Forest Pediatric Associates in both forms – flu mist and flu shots. Flu vaccination appointments can be scheduled by calling 847-295-1220.
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Shipments of the flu mist vaccine are currently delayed by the manufacturer. At present it is estimated that we may receive additional supply by the end of November. The flu shot is available and recommended as an alternative. AAP News Article
Our office has received a limited supply of the flu mist, which was offered on a first come first served basis. We will do our best to honor those patients who are currently booked for the flu mist. Thank you for your understanding.
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Nov. 1 is the start date for consumers to purchase 2016 health insurance coverage through the federal and state health insurance exchanges, established by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). Make sure your doctors are in-network before enrolling in a new plan.
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Happy Holidays! We’re here providing family-focused care throughout the holiday season. Please email or call 847-295-1220 to schedule an appointment. Morning sick call (no appointment needed) is available Monday – Saturday, 8:00 – 9:00 am.
HOLIDAY HOURS
Christmas Eve, December 24, 2014 All offices will be open from 8:00 am – noon on Christmas Eve.
Christmas Day, December 25, 2014 Our Lake Bluff office will be open from 8:00 am – noon on Christmas Day. Vernon Hills and Lindenhurst offices will be closed.
December 26, 2014 Our Lake Bluff and Lindenhurst offices will be open from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. The Vernon Hills office will be closed.
New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2014 All offices will be open from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm on New Year’s Eve.
New Year’s Day, January 1, 2015 Our Lake Bluff office will be open from 8:00 am – noon on New Year’s Day. Vernon Hills and Lindenhurst offices will be closed.
January 2, 2015 Our Lake Bluff and Lindenhurst offices will be open from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. The Vernon Hills office will be closed.
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Feel comfortable and confident.
New Mother New Baby is has teamed up with Lake Forest Pediatrics offering lactation consultations and other services at our Lake Bluff office and Vernon Hills office.
Experienced lactation consultants are available to help new moms reach their breastfeeding goals and answer important questions about their babies’ feeding.
Schedule your appointment by calling New Mother New Baby at 847.272.1500 or e-mail gail@newmothernewbaby.com. Visit newmothernewbaby.com to learn more about services and fees.
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Let’s get acquainted at our next prenatal session.
Lake Forest Pediatrics hosts monthly prenatal sessions for expectant parents who want to know more about our pediatricians, nurse practitioners, services, and parent education. This is the perfect opportunity to meet our staff, tour our offices and ask important questions before your baby arrives.
All prenatal sessions are free and held from 5:45-6:15 p.m. at our offices. Please call 847-295-1220, Ext. 5380 to register. You may also register by email at info@lakeforestpediatrics.com – please be sure to include your phone number so we can call you.
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Upcoming 2020 Prenatal Sessions – Cancelled – Please call to arrange a Virtual Visit.
Lake Forest Pediatric Associates is proud to announce our NEW Virtual Prenatal Visits for expectant parents! In addition to offering Virtual Telemedicine appointments for many childhood health issues, we now offer Virtual Prenatal Visits.
Join us for a Virtual Visit! Learn about our pediatricians, nurse practitioners, services, and parent education. This is the perfect virtual opportunity to meet our staff, tour our offices, and ask important questions before your baby arrives.
Please call 847-295-1220, Ext. 5380 to schedule your virtual visit. You may also schedule your visit by email at info@lakeforestpediatrics.com – please be sure to include your phone number so we can call you. Our staff will work with our providers to coordinate a convenient date and time to meet you virtually. Looking forward to seeing you soon!
Please call 847.295.1220, Ext. 5380 with any questions or to register. Or you may e-mail your registration to info@lakeforestpediatrics.com.
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As your child’s healthcare providers, you can be sure that we focus on the health of your child and family. Some of our patients have tried the retail-based clinics often found in pharmacies and other retail locations. These clinics pride themselves on getting patients in, making a quick diagnosis, and getting patients out the door with purchased medications in hand. You should know that our practice and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) have some concerns.
The American Academy of Pediatrics has taken a strong stand against Retail-Based Clinics, stating that it “opposes retail-based clinics as an appropriate source of medical care for infants, children, and adolescents and strongly discourages their use.”
The AAP supports a model of care called the medical home, which provides accessible, family-centered, comprehensive, continuous, coordinated, compassionate, and culturally effective care for which the pediatrician and family share responsibility.
Retail-based clinics don’t have access to your child’s complete medical history and are making diagnoses based on incomplete information.
Retail-based clinics are staffed by nurse practitioners or physician assistants with no physician on site to help these providers. While our nurse practitioners had a full two years of pediatric-specific training, there is no minimum pediatric training required of these practitioners at the retail clinics. Lake Forest Pediatrics will only staff Board Certified physicians and pediatric nurse practitioners.
No one reviews these clinics for compliance and quality issues the way that our office is reviewed.
There is no such thing as a “minor illness” when it comes to children. We use these “minor illness” visits to identify other, potentially more serious issues. We also use this time with you to stay current on the events in your family and child’s lives.
Getting routine care for your child should be done by your pediatrician who knows you and your family.
Our office works hard to ensure that we meet your needs as your children’s medical home. We’re open 365 days year (including Sundays and holidays), and can usually accommodate same-day appointments. You can be sure that you will get the highest quality care from us, in a way that works for you and your family. We welcome your suggestions about how we can serve you better, and we thank you for your trust.
