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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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We are honored to have received the Distinguished Pediatric Practice Contributed Service Award from the Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, Department of Pediatrics. 

The award was presented to Lake Forest Pediatric Associates last week “In appreciation for your leadership and innovative commitment to office-based pediatric medical education”.

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It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Edwin Salter
on November 21.

Many of us have had the privilege of working with Dr. Salter and have numerous fond memories of him. He began practicing pediatrics in 1958 in Lake Forest. With Dr. Elmer Kadison and Drs. Gerald and Arthur Lasin, Dr. Salter was a founding member of Lake Forest Pediatric Associates in the 1960s. He was active on the medical staffs at Lake Forest Hospital and Children’s Memorial Hospital.

Although he retired from practice in 1997, Dr. Salter remained in close contact with us not only at the holiday parties and medical staff dinners but as our ambassador to Lake Forest Hospital, delivering cookies with Sheila to the different floors and departments every December. We will miss his calm, soothing voice and great bow ties.

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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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Unfortunately, with the holiday season comes the influenza virus and this year many of our families and children are suffering from the flu and flu-like symptoms. Please follow the link below for some good information about flu symptoms, treatment, and prevention.

Additionally, families should know that there may be difficulty filling prescriptions for Tamiflu due to the current increased demand and insufficient supply. Tamiflu should be reserved for high-risk patients given the limited clinical benefit in low-risk patients.

Flu Treatment for Children with Chronic Health Conditions

If your child has a chronic health condition such as asthma, diabetes, heart or lung disease, a neurological condition, or is on aspirin therapy and has flu symptoms, call our office for an appointment. Antiviral treatment is recommended for those children with severe or complicated illness or those with the following risk factors:

· Children younger than 2 years of age

· Children with chronic pulmonary (including asthma), cardiovascular, kidney, liver, blood, metabolic (diabetes), or neurologic/neurodevelopmental conditions (disorders of the brain or spinal cord/nerves, stroke, cerebral palsy, seizures, moderate to severe developmental delay, muscular dystrophy)

· Children who are immunosuppressed

· Children who are receiving long-term aspirin therapy

Lurie Children’s – Influenza Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

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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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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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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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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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Wishing Your Family a Happy Thanksgiving!

All throughout the upcoming hoidays, families have healthcare needs. We are here to serve you! Give us a call: 847-295-1220

Thanksgiving Holiday Office Hours

Lake Forest Pediatric Accociates Lake Bluff office will be open to serve you on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2015. Office hours are available from 8:00am to 12:00pm, by appointment only. We do not offer walk in sick call on Thanksgiving Day. Our Lindenhurst and Vernon Hills offices will be closed on Thanksgiving Day.

Lake Forest Pediatric Accociates Lake Bluff and Lindenhurst offices will be open to serve you the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving. Both offices will be open for walk in sick call and regular office hours on Friday, November 27, and Saturday, November 28, 2015.

Our Vernon Hills office will be closed the day after Thanksgiving, Friday, November 27 and as always, is closed on the weekends.