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Our offices are experiencing phone and computer outages due to power issues in the area. Thank you for your patience while we work to restore the systems. We apologize for the inconvenience.
News & Events
Category: News
Phone System Updates
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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.
Happy Thanksgiving!
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Wishing Your Family a Happy Thanksgiving!
All throughout the upcoming holidays, families have healthcare needs. We are here to serve you! Give us a call: 847-295-1220.
Our Lake Bluff office will be open from 8:00 am – Noon on Thanksgiving morning, November 24, 2016, by appointment only for urgent care. (No walk-in care)
The Vernon Hills office will be closed on Friday, November 25, 2016.
The Lake Bluff and Lindenhurst offices will be open for sick call and regular office hours Friday, November 25 and Saturday, November 26, 2016.
847-295-1220
New Phone System Installation on Tuesday, August 28th
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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
Vaccine Policy
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The physicians and staff of Lake Forest Pediatric Associates, Ltd (LFPA) care about your child’s health. Protecting your child from vaccine preventable illness is one of the most important things we can do to ensure your child lives a long and healthy life. It is the recommendation of LFPA that all children should follow the vaccine schedule as published by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). LFPA will adhere to the recommended vaccine schedule of the state of Illinois’ required immunizations and will not support the use of delayed or alternate schedules.
In order to best protect your child, as well as all of our patients, LFPA will no longer accept patients whose parents do not vaccinate their children according to the recommended vaccine schedule. Patients who are behind on receiving the recommended vaccines will be given the opportunity to catch up through a timetable provided by their physician.
While we respect your right as a parent to make medical decisions for your child, those parents who do not wish to comply with the recommended vaccine schedule will be asked to seek medical care elsewhere.
We know that there is a lot of conflicting advice and misinformation regarding the necessity and safety of vaccines. The providers of LFPA are willing to discuss any questions regarding vaccines and provide resources for parents regarding the safety of vaccines and the recommended vaccine schedule.
Required vaccines:
* Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis
* Haemophilus influenza type b
* Hepatitis B
* Invasive pneumococcal disease
* Measles, Mumps, Rubella
* Meningococcal meningitis
* Polio
* Varicella
Happy Labor Day Weekend!
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Happy Labor Day Weekend!
All of us at Lake Forest Pediatric Associates wish you a Happy Labor Day Weekend!
Whether you’re headed out of town or enjoying a restful long weekend at home, Lake Forest Pediatric Associates is here for you!
We have just concluded our first week with our new and improved phone system and we expect everything to work well going forward. In the event you need to reach us after office hours and encounter a problem, please call Lake Forest Hospital and ask for the on-call physician.
New Executive Director, Mike Milewski
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We are delighted to welcome Mike Milewski as Lake Forest Pediatrics’ new Executive Director!
Mike is a dynamic, experienced executive with a passion for healthcare administration. In his new executive leadership role at Lake Forest Pediatrics, Mike brings advanced skills in operational efficiency, strategic planning, management, and human resources.
Mike is an avid runner and cyclist, and enjoys camping, fishing and kayaking with his wife and two young children.
Welcome, Mike!
Schedule Flu Shots Now
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Influenza can be deadly for children. According to the CDC, 180 children under the age of 18 died from the flu in the past flu season. The CDC recommends everyone over the age of 6 months be vaccinated every year against the flu, unless there is a medical reason to avoid doing so.
The American Academy of Pediatrics is recommending that children be vaccinated with injectable flu vaccine for the coming season. Read here about why the injected version is recommended over FluMist.
Lake Forest Pediatric Associates is now scheduling flu shot appointments. Please call 847-295-1220 to schedule an appointment.
School Supply Drive for Round Lake was a Success
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Lake Forest Pediatric Associates held a successful School Supply Drive for local Round Lake area children affected by the flooding in August. Families with children at Beach Elementary, Ellis Elementary, and Murphy Elementary were especially impacted by area flooding.
Thank you to our staff from all three Lake Forest Pediatric Associates’ offices who participated in the school supply drive by purchasing, collecting, sorting, and delivering the school supplies. Backpacks, notebooks, art supplies, and more filled three extra-large boxes to overflowing!
Members of our Employee Engagement Committee delivered the school supplies to the Superintendent Office, Round Lake Community Unit School District 116, to be distributed throughout the school district.
Financial donations for restoration efforts from the flooding may be sent to the Round Lake Area Schools Education Foundation.
Dr. Jeff Roleck Finishes 2018 Chicago Marathon!
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Congratulations to Lake Forest Pediatric Associates’ pediatrician Dr. Jeff Roleck, who finished the 41st Chicago Marathon on Sunday, October 7th!
Wet paving and the occasional sprinkles didn’t dampen Dr. Roleck’s enthusiasm for the popular athletic event! Starting and finishing in Grant Park, he ran the 26.2-mile course through 29 picturesque Chicago neighborhoods. An estimated 1.7 million spectators enthusiastically supported the runners by ringing bells, clapping, holding up signs, and shouting kind words of support.
This was Dr. Roleck’s 4th Chicago Marathon finish. All of us at Lake Forest Pediatric Associates are so proud of Dr. Roleck’s accomplishment!