Shoreline Pediatrics

Welcome

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

Patient Portal

Have you tried out our Patient Portal yet? Give it a try and you could win a $25 Gift Card!

For the next 60 days we will be holding six drawings for one lucky winner to win a $25 Wesco Gift Card at each drawing!

It's easy! Just click "Create An Account" and follow the step-by-step instructions. Our Patient Portal will allow you to view your child's visit summary, request an appointment, request a medication refill, and pay your bill on line all at your convenience.

Watch the following youtube video to see how it works! youtu.be/jAmkw7eu8k4

Drawing dates will be:

September 18, 2017
September 28, 2017
October 9, 2017
October 19, 2017
October 30, 2017
November 9, 2017

Flu Season 2017-2018

Flu Season is approaching again!

We will be holding Flu Clinics again this flu season on the following dates and times. You can also request your child's flu shot at any regular office visit with their PCP. Flu Clinics are by appointment only and can be made by calling 231-777-2732 or logging into your Patient Portal account to request an appointment. Get your childs flu shot scheduled today!

Thursday, October 5th - 1:00-4:30 PM
Wednesday, October 11th - 9:00 AM-4:30 PM
Thursday, October 26th - 1:00-4:30 PM
Tuesday, November 14th - 1:00-4:30 PM

Remember to do your part during this flu season. Visit www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent for ways to protect your loved ones!

Additonal dates and times will be added as needed.

Prescription Refill Line

For your convenience, we now have a Prescription Refill Line available. If your child is in need of a prescription refill, please call 231-777-2732, option 3 where you will be asked to leave a detailed message. Refills for controlled substance medications (ADD/ADHD, etc) can now be electroncially sent in as well. Our Refill Line is available Monday-Friday only. All approved refills will be ready for pick-up at the pharmacy of your choice within two business days.

Dr. Woods' patients, please note you will still need to pick-up your controlled substance medication(ADD/ADHD) refills at our office.

You can also request refills on line using our Patient Portal. This allows you to make the request anytime at your convenience!

Heart Screening Program

Spring 2017

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 www.mercyhealth.com/StudentHeart

Flu Season

2016-2017 Flu Season is upon us. 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/

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 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 and 1:00-4:30

November 3, 2016 1:00-4:30

November 17, 2016 1:00-4:30

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

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

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.