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Happy Holidays from all of us at Lake Forest Pediatric Associates!
We are open to serve you throughout the holiday season. See below for special office hours, starting on Christmas Eve and call us at 847-295-1220 to make an appointment. Happy Holidays!
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It’s not every day that you save a life! Lake Forest Pediatric Associates Nurse Nicolette Larsen recently did just that! She was out to dinner at a local restaurant and she saved the life of a woman who was choking at a nearby table.
Nicolette makes an important difference every day at Lake Forest Pediatric Associates as a Registered Nurse and valued team member. We could not be more proud of her quick reaction time and competence in responding to a life-threatening emergency.
Read more about her response to the emergency situation in the article from Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital below:
LFH Nurse Rescues Woman at Restaurant
Nicolette Larsen, RN, BSN, registered nurse in E3 Medical/Surgical/Pediatrics at Lake Forest Hospital, was at a restaurant eating dinner when someone started choking at a nearby table. “Her friend stood up and said, ‘Help! Help! She can’t breathe!’” Larsen recalls.
After another patron unsuccessfully attempted to perform the Heimlich maneuver, Larsen calmly stepped in. From behind the woman’s chair, she was able to dislodge the food.
“It was surreal,” Larsen says. “My adrenaline was pumping, and it felt really, really good once she could breathe again.”
Sharon Dufault, BSN, RN, nurse manager for E3, says that’s just the kind of behavior Larsen regularly displays at work.
Dufault describes Larsen as a soft-spoken nurse who always has a smile on her face and is very competent. “If you are in need of something, she will jump in and help you,” Dufault says. “She’s always looking to keep learning and finding ways to advance herself as a professional nurse.”
While this is the first time Larsen has needed to use her nursing skills in an emergency outside the hospital, Larsen says she’s ready to step up again. “We should all do what we can, when we can, when we are out in public to help people,” she says.
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Update 3-11-2020
We’ve been hearing from lots of families about their coronavirus concerns and we are here to help.
If BOTH of the following statements apply to your child, please call the office at 847-295-1220 for direction about COVID-19 testing and treatment:
1. Your child has a fever and/or respiratory symptoms
AND
2. Your child has recently traveled to China, South Korea, Japan, Iran, or Italy
or
Your child has been potentially exposed to family/friends that have recently traveled to China, South Korea, Japan, Iran, or Italy
Coronavirus and Helpful Resources
We at Lake Forest Pediatrics are aware of your concerns regarding the COVID-19 coronavirus and are closely monitoring reports from the CDC, AAP, and WHO regarding the diagnosis and spread of this disease. One reassuring point that’s become apparent as cases of COVID-19 have been studied is that children infected with coronavirus have experienced very mild symptoms. However, if you are concerned that your child may have coronavirus, please call our office rather than bringing your child in for evaluation since we are unable to test for COVID-19 but want to assist you in getting your child the appropriate medical evaluation. Here are two helpful articles that discuss COVID-19 and how to protect you and your family:
https://parentingpediatrician.com/2020/03/03/coronavirus-covid-19-
information/
https://www.luriechildrens.org/en/specialties-conditions/2019-novel-coronavirus-ncov/
PROTECTING YOURSELF FROM CORONAVIRUS
What is Coronavirus?
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to
person. Symptoms can include fever, cough, and shortness of breath. The virus that causes COVID-19 is a novel coronavirus that was first identified during an investigation into an outbreak in Wuhan, China.
Prevention
The best way to prevent infection is to avoid being exposed to the virus that causes COVID-19.
There are simple everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses,
including:
If you are sick, to keep from spreading respiratory illness to others, you should:
Travel Warnings
CDC recommends that travelers avoid all nonessential travel to China, South Korea, Iran, and Italy. CDC also advises that older adults and those with chronic medical conditions consider postponing nonessential travel to Japan. Travelers should practice usual precautions when traveling to Hong Kong. If you plan to travel internationally, you can enroll in the State Department’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program to receive important messages, alerts, updates, and travel advisories while you are there.
More Information
Experts have been working hard to understand this new strain of coronavirus. Because new
information is coming out every day, please visit the sites below to stay up to date.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides updates on the virus and safety information for the public and healthcare professionals.
The Illinois Department of Health provides updates on the disease’s spread within the state, as well as frequently asked questions available here.
The US Department of State provides a list of travel advisories for those who are planning to fly outside of the United States.
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All of us at Lake Forest Pediatric Associates wish you a Happy Fourth of July!
As always, Lake Forest Pediatric Associates is available to serve you 24/7/365. Please reach out to us by phone at 847-295-1220.
On the Fourth of July, our Lake Bluff office only will be open from 8:00 am to noon for acute illness visits only. Please note that Walk-In Sick Call will not be available. Please call us on July 4th at 847-295-1220 to schedule your child’s acute illness appointment.
Our Vernon Hills and Lindenhurst offices will be closed on the Fourth of July.
All three offices will be open normal business hours on Friday, July 5th.
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Please note we’re experiencing technical issues with our phone system.
Walk-ins are welcome at our Lake Bluff office Sunday morning until 11:30 am. You can reach us by phone through our answering service at 847-535-7788.
Thanks for your patience!
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Metra announced that it will replace the collapsed retaining wall on the Route 45 bridge near Libertyville starting today. Northbound Route 45 will be closed between Peterson Road and Route 137 for about a month. Read more here.
The closure is expected to cause delays on Northbound Route 45 and adjacent roadways. Click here for an interactive map of road conditions in the area. The recommended detour is to take Northbound Route 83 to Route 120.
Please plan to add some extra travel time if you have an appointment at our Lindenhurst or Vernon Hills offices.
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We are continuing to experience technical issues with our office phone system today.
Families may reach out to us by phone through our answering service at 847-535-7788. They will take a message and we will return your call.
We appreciate your patience!
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It’s that time of year! No not THAT time of year – it’s time for Open Enrollment. When you are deciding on your family’s health insurance plan for 2019, think of Lake Forest Pediatric Associates.
For the coming year of 2019, we are pleased to announce that our family-focused pediatric practice will be in-network with UnitedHealthcare, in addition to BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna, Tricare and many more.
You can find a list of all the health insurance companies for which we are currently in-network in 2019 by clicking here.
Should you have any questions, our Insurance Specialists are available to assist. Feel free to give us a call at 847-295-1220.
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Happy Labor Day Weekend! We are here for you, offering family-focused pediatric care over the long holiday weekend.
Our Lake Bluff Office is open from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm for urgent care only. Please call us at 847-295-1220 at 8:00 am to make an appointment. No walk-in sick call will be available.
Our Lindenhurst and Vernon Hills offices will be closed.
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The Support Staff recently celebrated their annual Christmas Secret Santa Luncheon. Everyone enjoyed a festive celebration at the Lake Bluff office, with a delicious luncheon followed by sweet treats for all and the exchange of Secret Santa gifts! The Christmas Secret Santa Luncheon is an annual event, celebrated by the Support Staff at Lake Forest Pediatrics since 2001.
This year’s event was made even more special because of the presence of one tiny visitor! We were smitten with baby Penelope, who was the center of attention!
