Category: News

Technical Issues with Phone System

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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!

Lake Forest Pediatrics is In-Network with UnitedHealthcare Insurance for 2019

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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.

Labor Day Holiday Hours

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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.

Secret Santa Luncheon

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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!

50th Anniversary Celebration

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Join Us for our 50th Anniversary Celebration!

Join us for an afternoon of fun and games at our 50th Anniversary Open House! Our patient appreciation day is on Saturday, September 28 from 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm at our Lindenhurst Office.

Bring the whole family for fun games, entertaining activities, face painting, and hourly raffles for giveaways. The giveaways are open to all – you do not need to be a patient of our practice to be eligible to win. As a special treat, kids can check out the Lake Villa Fire Protection District‘s fire engine and ambulance! Everyone is welcome!

Lake Forest Pediatric Associates
2592 Grand Avenue
Lindenhurst, IL 60046

Saturday, September 28
12:30 pm – 3:30 pm

  • Refreshments
  • Fun Games
  • Entertaining Activities
  • Face Painting
  • Hourly Raffles for Giveaways
  • Touch the Trucks – Lake Villa Fire Protection District

Holiday Hours

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Happy Holidays!

Our family-focused pediatric practice is OPEN to serve you during the holiday season. Call 847-295-1220 for an appointment. Please see below for office hours during the Christmas and New Year holiday.

Influenza Vaccine Clinics Open

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Take action to prevent influenza! The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that all children ages 6 months and older are vaccinated for influenza for the 2019-2020 season, preferably by the end of October. Influenza vaccines are not licensed for infants younger than six months, and so to protect them it is important that the people around them are vaccinated and that their mothers receive the influenza vaccine during pregnancy. Scientific studies support the benefits of flu vaccination:

The influenza vaccine…
can keep you from getting sick with influenza.
can reduce the risk of influenza-associated hospitalization and death for children and others.
can be life-saving in children. Up to 80% of pediatric deaths from influenza were in children who were not vaccinated.
has been shown to reduce severity of illness in people who catch influenza.
can protect people around you, including people who are more vulnerable, like babies, young children, and those with impaired immune systems
can be given to children with an egg allergy

At Lake Forest Pediatric Associates, we have just opened up four influenza immunization clinics along with nurse appointments. Appointments are available on a daily basis beginning on Monday, September 16, 2019.

It’s not too early for your child’s influenza immunization! Call us at 847-295-1220 now for best availability

Phone Calls from Verizon or Xfinity Mobile

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Having trouble reaching us? Please be aware that Comcast is having an issue with inbound calls from Verizon or Xfinity Mobile users in Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan. Because of this, we cannot hear inbound calls made via these carriers.

For the time being, please use a land line or another vendor mobile phone in order to reach us. Or you may call our answering service at 847-535-7788 and they will take a message. Thanks for your flexibility! #winterweather

What to do at the ER

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Parents do have choices. We hope you’re never in this position, but if you ever have to go to the ER, please speak up. Make sure to ask the ER physicians to call your primary care physician (or your PCP’s office). This is especially important if your child needs to be admitted or transferred to another hospital.

And please don’t forget, parents do have a say in the provider that sees their child. And they have a choice of the facility at which their child is seen.

Speak with your child’s primary care physician if you have questions or concerns and know that we are always here for you: 847-295-1220.

Office Schedule Changes – Update

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Due to the sustained low temperatures expected in our area this week, Lake Forest Pediatric Associates’ office hours have been adjusted as follows:

Office Schedule for Wednesday, January 30, 2019

  • Vernon Hills Office will be closed.
  • Lake Bluff Office will be open from 8:00 am until 3:00 pm.
  • Lindenhurst Office will be open from 8:00 am until 3:00 pm.

Office Schedule for Thursday, January 31, 2019

We will be open at all offices during our regular office hours on Thursday, January 31.

Thanks for your understanding and stay warm!