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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.

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The CDC recommends a routine annual influenza (flu) vaccination for all children aged 6 months and older, without contraindications. 

Flu vaccination appointments are now available in all 3 of our Lake Forest Pediatric offices. Only injectable flu vaccine will be given this year.

Please call 847-295-1220 for an appointment.

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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.

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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, 2016, Lake Bluff and Lindenhurst offices will be open from 8:00 am – noon on Christmas Eve. Vernon Hills office will be closed.

Christmas Day, December 25, 2016, Our Lake Bluff office will be open from 8:00 am – noon by appointment only for urgent care, (No walk-in care) on Christmas Day. Vernon Hills and Lindenhurst offices will be closed.

Monday, December 26, 2016, Our Lake Bluff office will be open from 8:00 am – noon by appointment only for urgent care, (No walk-in care) The Vernon Hills and Lindenhurst offices will be closed.

New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2016, Lake Bluff and Lindenhurst offices will be open from 8:00 am – noon on New Year’s Eve. Vernon Hills office will be closed.

New Year’s Day, January 1, 2017, Our Lake Bluff office will be open from 8:00 am – noon by appointment only for urgent care, (No walk-in care) on New Year’s Day. Vernon Hills and Lindenhurst offices will be closed.

Monday, January 2, 2017, Our Lake Bluff will be open from 8:00 am – noon by appointment only for urgent care, (No walk-in care) The Vernon Hills and Lindenhurst offices will be closed.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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

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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!

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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.