 | KIDZKARE FREE ON-LINE PATIENT INFORMATION AVAILABLE 24/7/365
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KidzKare, the new service of Kidz1st Pediatrics that offers answers to the most common pediatric medical questions on-line 24/7/365, is now available. Simply click on "KidzKare" under the "On-Line Patient/Parent Education" heading to the left and follow the instructions. Information is available in English and Spanish.
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| WELCOME MEGHAN MATUSZAK, PA-C
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Kidz1st Pediatrics is very pleased to welcome Meghan Matuszak, PA-C to the Kidz1st family. Meghan is a Physician's Assistant who grew up in Rochester, MI. She received her Bachelor's degree at Indiana University and her Masters Degree as a Pediatric PA at St. Louis University. Meghan enjoys running and ALL kinds of animals. Meghan will be working full time. Meghan will be doing well baby/child exams, school/camp/sports physicals, and the whole spectrum of acute and chronic illnesses, minor injuries, and behavioral concerns.
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| NEW VACCINE POLICY
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Effective January 1, 2009, all patients who wish to remain in Kidz1st will need to be up-to-date on all vaccines as recommended by the CDC and the American Academy of Pediatrics. To see the full policy, under the "Office Policies and Procedures" heading to the left, click on "Kidz1st Immunization Policy." If you have questions, speak to your doctor or Bobbie, our office manager.
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| NEW CREDIT CARD PAYMENT POLICY
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Effective January 1, 2009, all patients in Kidz1st will need to have an active, valid credit/debit card kept on record at Kidz1st as a back-up payment option. To see the full policy, under the "Office Policies and Procedures" heading to the left, click on "Kidz1st Credit Card Policy." If you have questions, please speak to Bobbie, our office manager.
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| PARENTING CLASSES AVAILABLE
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Parenting classes, facilitated by the Kidz1st social worker/counselor Barbara Barnes, ACSW, LMSW, are offered for a variety of ages. Don't miss out - new classes are starting in April, 2009. Call us for more details.
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| FAST TRACK WALK-IN HOURS
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Fast Track, the Kidz1st walk-in clinic, is open Monday-Friday from 7:30am-9:00am. No appointment is necessary. First come, first served. Fast Track is for minor illnesses or injuries of less than one week's duration.
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| EVENING HOURS NOW AVAILABLE
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Kidz1st now offers evening hours, by appointment only, for both well and sick visits. Call to see which evenings we have available and to make an appointment.
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| SAFE EAR PIERCING
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Would you let a jewelry store clerk take out your appendix? No! Then why let them pierce your child's ears. Kidz1st will pierce ears in our office using the Blomdahl Medical Ear Piercing System - the system that we believe is the safest available. Call for details or an appointment.
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| INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL CONSULTS
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Kidz1st now offers international travel consultations. Immunizations, medications, food and water safety, and many other topics are covered. Call for more information or to make an appointment.
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| WART REMOVAL
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Kidz1st offers quick, effective cryotherapy in our office for wart treatment. Cryotherapy involves removing the wart by freezing. Call us for more information or to set up an appointment.
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| FREE CONSULTATION
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Kidz1st offers free prenatal and new patient consultations with the doctor of your choice. Call for an appointment.
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| SPANISH SPOKEN
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If you are more comfortable communicating in Spanish, we're the place to be. Dr. Operti-Considine is fluent in Spanish.
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| ALWAYS LOOKING FOR GREAT PEOPLE
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At Kidz1st, we are always looking for great people - those with good people skills, a solid work ethic, a love for learning, a love for kids, and a great attitude. We are currently searching for registered nurses, especially ones who are fluently bilingual in English and Spanish. If you know of anyone who may be interested, please call 248-651-8197 and ask for Bobbie, our office manager. |
| HIB VACCINE RECALL
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Several lots of a Hib vaccine have been recalled. Bacteria were found on the manufacturing machinery but not in the vaccine. No adverse events have been reported from receiving the recalled vaccine and any recalled doses given are still effective. There are two Hib vaccines manufactured. The recalled vaccine represents a minority of the Hib vaccine that Kidz1st uses. All families whose children received a recalled dose have already been notified. Recalled doses in our stock have been returned to the manufacturer. |
| NEW CERVICAL CANCER VACCINE
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There is now a vaccine, called Gardasil, to prevent infections from Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). HPV is a sexually transmitted disease. Gardasil is able to protect against the 4 main strains of HPV that cause nearly all cases of cervical cancer. For best results, the vaccine should be given before the initiation of any form of sexual activity, preferably at 11-12 years old. Females 13-26 years old should also receive the vaccine, even if they have been or currently are sexually active. It is a 3 dose series and is covered by most insurances.
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| MENINGITIS VACCINE
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Meningococcus is a bacteria that causes meningitis, a life threatening brain infection. Menactra (MCV4) is a vaccine to prevent meningococcal meningitis. A single dose of Menactra should be given to all youth 11-18 years old.
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| CHICKEN POX VACCINE BOOSTER
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Beginning in 2007, it is recommended that all children and youth 4 years old and older receive a booster dose of the chicken pox vaccine.
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