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June 11, 2021
Yippee! It’s summer! “COVID vaccines are up, COVID transmission is down, the weather is warm, LET’S GET OUTSIDE!” That’s pretty much my mantra right now. But outside comes with some problems we haven’t had to deal with for a while: sun exposure, mosquito bites, and ticks. Although the sun feels good and just a little […]
Read MoreMay 21, 2021
As you may already know, everyone 12 years and older is now eligible for a COVID vaccine! The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommend the COVID vaccine for all those who are eligible. Here are answers to some common questions about the vaccine
Read MoreMay 12, 2021
While NSP has applied for the COVID vaccine, we have not yet received approval and do not know when vaccinations will be available in our offices. We hope that will change, and we will communicate to patient families when we have more information. As you may already know, everyone 12 years and older is now eligible […]
Read MoreApril 19, 2021
With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we continue to mainly utilize telehealth for patients to be seen during our weekday walk-in office hours. We are now adding an option for patients to be seen in person. To maintain safety for patients, families and our staff, we are not allowing families to simply ‘walk in’ to the […]
Read MoreMarch 13, 2021
To my associates, colleagues, and patients: I am writing this letter to announce my retirement from my medical practice in pediatrics and genetics. I will resign from the staffs of North Suburban Pediatrics, NorthShore University Health System, Northwest Community Hospital, and Lurie Children’s Hospital. I have had the privilege of practicing medicine for over fifty […]
Read MoreFebruary 22, 2021
As more schools begin to safely reopen, North Suburban Pediatrics remains committed to meeting the needs of our patients and families throughout the pandemic. We continue to offer PCR-based COVID throat swabs, with results typically available within 48 hours of collection. COVID testing by PCR method remains the most accurate test for evaluation of COVID in […]
Read MoreJanuary 25, 2021
Dear Patient Families, We hope this email finds you and your family healthy and faring well through this winter season. New information about COVID infection and athletics: COVID-19 infection has been shown to cause myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle) in some mildly symptomatic or even asymptomatic children and teens. The American Academy of Pediatrics […]
Read MoreJanuary 5, 2021
Beginning November 1st, 2020, we are transitioning our weekday walk-ins to a system that uses telehealth (see instructions below). Please log on to our telehealth system between 8:00 am to 8:30am. Patients will enter into a “virtual waiting room” to wait for a doctor to initiate a visit. Telehealth walk-in visits may be transitioned to […]
Read MoreJanuary 5, 2021
We have a limited ability to conduct PCR testing in our office and are scheduling this testing over lunch and in the evening when patients having regular visits are not in the office. The swab is sent to a local lab (usually NorthShore) for testing. At the current time, we are only testing patients with […]
Read MoreJanuary 1, 2021
We hope that everyone is doing well and ready for a new year filled with promise! We wanted to share with you the latest updates from NSP. Telehealth walkins. As the COVID pandemic continues, we will continue our virtual walk-in visits which may be converted to an in-person appointment if necessary. Click here for details. […]
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