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Our Practice Goals
To create an environment for healthy growth & development of our patients through quality healthcare services, for sick or well needs from birth though late adolescence.
AppointmentsPatients are seen by appointment only. We see sick children every day, Monday through Saturday. Sick child visits are scheduled for the same day that you call. Well child visits and recheck visits are scheduled in advance. Please call as soon as possible to schedule your well child exams ( preferably 1-2 months in advance). Please refer to our “Caring For Your Baby” book for the well child schedule or click HERE. We have a limited number of same day Well Check and Recheck appointments available daily.
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Well Child Visits
Well child appointments are routine, preventative appointments. To prepare for this type of visit, please:
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Please Note: Children’s Medical Group requires all patients to be vaccinated according to the recommended schedule of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Academy of Pediatrics. Your new patient paperwork outlines this policy.
Sick Visits
Sick appointments are always scheduled on the same day that you call. In other words, if you call to make an appointment because your child is sick or you have concerns regarding their health, your child will be seen that same day. We will not schedule sick appointments for the next day.
A child’s illness can change very quickly and it’s best to see them the day you call. We set aside the end of the morning and the end of the afternoon for sick checks. The appointment time you are given when you call is always the earliest we have available. If you have special circumstances that require a different time please let us know at the time you call. Finally, if your child becomes ill in the morning or early afternoon, please do not wait until evening to notify us. Please call us before 4:00 pm Monday through Friday and at 9:30 am on Saturday morning if you want to have your child seen.
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Care Management & Behavioral Health Services |
Our Care Management Program specializes in working with patients who have acute, multiple, or complex chronic care needs. Areas of focus include ADHD/ADD, autism, asthma, behavioral concerns, delays in development, health and nutritional needs including elevated BMI, and mental health conditions like depression or anxiety.
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Insurance & Billing
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Office Telephone Calls
Our office phone will be answered by our staff during normal business hours. After hours calls are handled by our answering service, and a doctor is on call 24 hours a day for emergencies. The following are guidelines for telephone calls:
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We value the privacy of our patients – this is especially true of their federal- protected medical records. To ensure confidentiality, parents are asked to verify the last four digits of their social security number when calling.
ER Visits & HospitalizationWe recommend you use Covenant Hospital. Dr. VanGelderen or Dr. Thill will see newborns daily at Covenant. If your child needs to be admitted to the hospital, we will direct you to Covenant. The CMU Health physicians and residents will treat and manage your child until they are ready to go home.
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Privacy PolicyYour child's medical information is personal, and we are committed to protecting his or her private medical information. We create a record of the care and services you receive at this office. To review the full policy, please click HERE.
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This website is designed for general informational purposes only. All content presented is not intended and should not be construed as formal medical advice nor should it be used in place of medical treatment by a licensed professional.
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