Shoreline Pediatrics, PLC!
We are committed to serving as your child's Patient Centered Medical Home.
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.
- 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
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.
- Spring 2014
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!
- 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
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.