We are excited to announce we will be transitioning to a more comprehensive, user friendly patient portal in March! Great news for families--getting signed up and logged into the new portal is simple. When the new portal goes live, you will receive an email with your username and a link to create your account and password. Access to the old portal will end once we transition to the new portal. Be sure to keep an eye out for your welcome email so you will continue to have access to your family's information. Take a look at thisParent Quick Reference Guidefor more information!
Wishing Dr. De Buys an Adventurous and Rejuvenating Sabbatical! Dr. de Buys will be taking some time away from the office this summer to be with his family and pursue some of his personal passions.We know he will be missed by his patients (we will miss him too)! Not to worry, he will return. We hope you enjoy your time, Dr. de Buys!
New Year New Insurance A New Year means new insurance and new deductibles for many. Please make sure you are bringing your new Insurance card with you to your next appointment. This information is important for our Billing Department when filing claims and doing pre-certs for your children. Our goal is to scan an updated Insurance card every year, due to phone numbers and claims mailing addresses changing. We also offer a Credit Card on File Program which allows us to take care of small balances for you. Please call our Billing Department for more details!
Whats Going Around? Wondering which illnesses are circulating in our community? With winter illness season and schools in full swing, we are seeing a more typical seasonal pattern of illness this year. Check out our "What's Going Around" page for current info on what we're seeing in and out of the office.
RSV Season Update We are able to offer Beyfortus (nirsevimab) monoclonal antibody to eligible infants again this RSV season. This is a one-time injection of monoclonal (specific) antibody that provides passive immunity to RSV. If you have a baby that is under 8 months of age they may be eligible. Please call and speak to a nurse or ask when you are in the office. You can all visit theCDC websitefor more information.
Website Resources We have wonderful tips for you about a variety of topics in theMedical Librarysection of our website including parenting tips, information on medical conditions, medication doses, and much more! We know you will find this helpful.
Other News
The Mental Health Benefits of Getting Outside in the Cold
The cold weather is officially upon us but don’t let that stop you from getting your kids and family outside! Although it takes more prep to get outside in the cold, the health benefits are worth it. Make getting outside a habit all year long!
The colder months often bring feelings of isolation, lethargy, or even Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). However, stepping outside—even in the cold—can do wonders for your mental well-being.
Celebrate Dr. Cindy Spicker's retirement from Pediatric Associates & welcome Rachel Knuehl. Learn about teen visits, health myths & community support for special needs.
