Shoreline Pediatrics

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Welcome to
Shoreline Pediatrics, PLC!
We are committed to serving as your child's Patient Centered Medical Home.

Flu Season 2016-2017

Flu Season is right around the corner!

Below is a list of dates and times we will be holding our Flu Clinics this season. Flu Clinics are by appointment only and can be made by calling 231-777-2732 to schedule today!

October 6, 2016 1:00-4:30

October 7, 2016 1:00-4:30

October 11, 2016 1:00-4:30

October 13, 2016 1:00-4:30

October 20, 2016 9:00-11:30

Additional dates and times will be added if needed.

Car Seat Information

Ultimate Car Seat Guide Widget - 728x90

Do you have questions regarding your child's car seat? Click the link below for helpful information.

www.ultimatecarseatguide.org

Dr.

Mikesell Retiring after 38 years

To All My Patients:

It is with mixed emotions that I am announcing my retirement from medical practice at the end of August 2016. I have immensely enjoyed my pediatric practice for the past 38 years, but feel it is time for me to move on. I would like to take this time to thank you for entrusting your child's health to my care.

At Shoreline Pediatrics PLC, there are three board certified pediatricians who will be accepting my patients; Dr. Jennifer King, Dr. Regina Ramirez, and Dr. Jennifer Hubbard. They will continue to carry on the name of Shoreline Pediatrics and provide the excellent care you are accustomed to. I encourage you to transfer your child's care to any one of them. Any of which, I would entrust with the care of my grandchilden.

If you have any one of the following insurance plans; Priority Health, Priority Health Medicaid, Meridian Health Plan of Michigan, or Blue Care Network, please know that your child will be assigned to one of the above mentioned pediatricians as their PCP automatically. If the PCP assigned by your insurance plan is not your preference, we will be happy to assist you in changing that. If you should wish to leave Shoreline Pediatrics PLC for care elsewhere, please contact the office you will be transferring to and arrange for them to request your records.

As I begin the next chapter of my life, I will be living in the area with my wife enjoying our home, traveling, my cooking blog, in addition to walking our dogs. Again, thank you for your confidence in me and allowing me to serve as your child's pediatrician.

Sincerely,

Dan Mikesell D.O.

See SUMMER TIPS on Sun Screens and Insect Repellents HERE

Summer Physical Time

As a reminder, if your child will be starting school in the fall or participating in a sport in the coming school year, now is the time to get those physicals done. Call early for best appointment times.

Patient Portal

Please watch this short video to see what our patient portal has to offer!

youtu.be/jAmkw7eu8k4

Welcome Jennifer Hubbard, MD

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Jennifer Hubbard to Shoreline Pediatrics! Dr. Hubbard joined our practice in September 2015. She was born in Ann Arbor and has resided in Northern and Western Michigan most of her life. She completed her undergraduate study at Grand Valley State University, her doctorate of medicine at American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine in 2011, and her residency in pediatric medicine at Western Michigan University School of Medicine in 2015. Joining Dr. Hubbard will be her husband and two children. We welcome Dr. Hubbard and her family to West Michigan and Shoreline Pediatrics!

Dr. Hubbard is accepting new patients. Please call our office at 231-777-2732 for more information regarding an appointment.

Spring 2016

Heart Screening Program

Attention: All High School Students

Mercy Health is offering FREE heart screening to all area high school students. This program attempts to identify any pre-existing heart conditions that could potentially increase a student's risk of complications during athletic competition and/or vigorous physical activity. This program is for all students regardless of participation in sports or not. For more information, please visit Mercy Health.com/StudentHeart.

SPORTS PHYSICALS

If you have a child in the 6-12 grade that plans to participate in a school sport, be aware the physical will need to be done on or after April 15th. Please keep this in mind when scheduling your teenagers yearly physical. Call early to schedule!

MEASLES OUTBREAK

Due to the recent outbreak of Measles across the United States, the following link has been created to help answer questions that may arise.

www.cdc.gov/features/measles/

INCLEMENT WEATHER

In the event that Shoreline Pediatrics, PLC should close due to inclement weather, please call our office at 231-777-2732 for further instructions or tune in on-line or on-air to WZZM or WWMT for closing information.

Flu Season

Flu Season is in full swing. Here are a few things to remember:

Avoid close contact with people who are sick
Cover your mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing
Clean/wash your hands
Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth
Stay home when you are sick
Practice healthy habits-exercise, rest, and eat healthy

www.cdc.gov/flu/keyfacts.htm

August 2013

Our Patient Portal is up and running!
Established Patients-once you "create an account" (top left of above header) this will allow you to request an appointment, refill prescriptions, fill out needed paperwork, and make online bill payment. Give it a try! New Patients-please call our office to schedule an appointment before creating an account.

February 2013

Appointment Reminders
Beginning February 4, 2013 appointment reminders will be delivered to you by your preferred choice of communication (voice, text, e-mail). These appointment reminders are a courtesy to remind you of upcoming well exams, sports physicals, medication check-ups, and new patient appointments. In the past, you received a call one working day prior to the appointment, now you will receive a message 2-3 days prior giving you adequate time to call and reschedule if necessary. Please make sure we have your updated contact information and your preferred choice of communication. Thank you.

►July 10, 2012
New patient forms added to the FAQ section. Click FAQ in the menu to the left and follow the link. Or click HERE

►June 10, 2012
See SUMMER TIPS on Sun Screens and Insect Repellents HERE

►May 24, 2012

FYI - Online Symptom Checkers

There are now several sites that you can help with accessing medical issues your child is having. They can help you at night to know if you can wait to see us tomorrow or need help now. Many people will find this more convenient than waiting for us to call back. If you need to contact us, please refer to the FAQ section of this site. Try this one for a start: Healthy Children which is run by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

►April 9,2012
National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW), April 21-28, 2012
National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) is an annual observance to highlight the importance of protecting infants from vaccine-preventable diseases and celebrate the achievements of immunization programs. Check out the Myth Stopper for facts about infant immunizations and the Web Site for NIIW.

►April 5 2012
New information added to FAQ and Patient Education including the office instruction booklet and dosage guide for acetaminophen, ibuprofen and benadryl.