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"We worry about what a child will become tomorrow, yet we forget that he is someone today." |
~ Stacia Tauscher (Artist)
Bulletin Board
Updated September 27, 2020
- We are temporarily out of flu shots due to shipping delays related to the wildfires on the west coast. We are receiving an order of 600 vaccines Tuesday or Wednesday (9/29 or 9/30). Please check the website or call the office before coming in for your flu shot.
- COVID-19: We are adapting as the situation evolves. We are advising patients to take all mandated precautions and try not to panic. Additional information may be found in the COVID-19 Resource section.
- Rest assured that we are taking extra cleaning precautions in the office. Patients will be scheduled so that there is only one patient in the office at a time. You will go directly into an exam room rather than into the waiting room.
- Office Status: We are open from 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. and will post any updates here. Unless you suspect that you or your child has COVID-19, please come in for your regular well appointments, particularly if your child is scheduled for immunizations.
- Call in advance if you have symptoms of and exposure to COVID-19 and we will advise you of next steps and if indicated, where to get tested. We are not seeing patients with COVID-19 symptoms in the office and in most cases are advising strict quarantine at home.
- If you need to cancel your appointment, please call us.
- Certain types of sick visits may be handled remotely but others must be done in person.
- Walk-in hours will be replaced by same day sick appointments. Effective March 25, we will conduct well visits in the first part of the day and sick visits in the afternoon. Telemedicine visits can be scheduled throughout the day. Please call the office for an appointment.
- We will be instituting telemedicine for telephone advice when you are unable to bring your child in. These visits are sustaining the practice during this crisis.Your insurance will cover these virtual visits.
- Health Forms: We are prepared to start the camp form and school form season. Make sure you have scheduled your annual visit before requesting a health form. Please call the office for health form inquiries and requests.
- Information on returning to school: Healthy Children: Return to school during COVID-19, https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/COVID-19/Pages/Return-to-School-During-COVID-19.aspx
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