Happy New Year!!! New Office Hours as of January 2012
Mondays 7:30am-6pm
Tuesdays 8:30-6pm
Wednesdays 8:30-6pm
Thursdays 8:30-7:45pm *new evening hours*
Fridays 8:30-5pm
Walk in hours for sick established patients are as follows:
Mon 7:30-9:30am& 3:30-5pm
Tues, Wed, Thurs 3:30pm-5pm
Fri 3pm-4:30pm
See below for more details on walk in hours.
Holiday Hours
The office will be closed Monday December 26, 2011 and Monday January 1, 2012 in observance of the holidays.
Our office hours will be as follows for the rest of the holiday season:
Tuesday December 27, 2011 9am-2 pm Walk in sick visits
Wednesday December 28-Thursday December 29, 2011 Normal business hours: 9am-6pm by appt and 3:30-5pm Walk in sick visits
Friday December 30, 2011 9am-2 pm Walk in sick visits
Tuesday January 3, 2012 Normal business hours resume 9am-6 pm
See below for walk in hour details
Please call the office to find out who to call for after hour medical advice
We wish you all a safe and healthy holiday season!!!
**More Walk-In Hours Effective Monday Dec 5, 2011!**
We are happy to announce additional walk in hours to accommodate sick children.
Beginning Monday Dec 5, 2011 our walk-in hours will be:
Monday 7:30am-9:30am & 3:30pm-5pm
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 3:30-5pm
Friday 3:00pm-4:30pm (please note different time)
Details:
If your child has been sick for under 2 weeks or less with an illness such as runny nose, cough, rash, painful urination, colds, sore throat, pink eye or earaches, etc. you can just walk in between 7:30am- 9:30 am on Monday mornings, between 3:30pm-5pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday afternoons and between 3-4:30pm on Friday afternoons and be seen by one of our doctors/nurse practitioner.
If your child has been symptomatic for more than two weeks,or is having chronic problems such as headaches, stomach aches, joint pain, or behavior issues you will need to schedule a regular appointment before coming in to be seen.
If your child is new to our practice he/she will require a regular appointment for his/her initial visit.
Other examples of things that will NOT be handled during walk-in hours:
Well visits, vaccines, and lab draws that are not ordered for presenting illness.
2011 FLU VACCINE CLINIC DATES ARE ANNOUNCED
We will be having our flu clinics for established patients on Monday Sept 26 and Wednesday Nov 2 from 5:00 pm until 7:00pm. We will administer the vaccine on a first-come-first serve basis. (please watch the website as the date gets nearer for any updates on supply etc.) You will need to be checked in by 7:00 pm to receive the vaccine that evening.
If your child is under 9 years of age and this is the first year he/she will be getting the flu vaccine (ANY TYPE OF FLU VACCINE) OR he/she did not receive a flu vaccine during the 2010-2011 flu vaccine season OR he/she did not receive the H1N1 vaccine during the 2009-2010 season he/she will need two doses at least 4 weeks apart this year. If your child is under the age of 9 and received a dose of flu vaccine during the 2010-2011 flu vaccine season or received at least one dose of the H1N1 vaccine during the 2009-2010 season then he/she will only need ONE dose this year.
If your child is sick the night of the clinic we will NOT be able to evaluate his/her health. If you have any questions or concerns you should either make an appointment or email a provider PRIOR to coming in to the clinic for the vaccine.
If you are new to our office and/or would like to become a patient please call 248.816.2558 to set up a new patient appointment. We will not be able to give you the flu vaccine unless you are an established patient.
If you are unable to make these clinics we are making appointments for flu vaccinations but you will need to see a provider and you may incur an office visit charge if not covered by your insurance company.
For any flu clinic general questions please email: cinzia@birminghampediatrics.com
Late Appointment Policy
April 6, 2011
Effective Immediately
In an effort to help our schedule continue to run on time we will begin enforcing our late policy effective immediately:
Any patient 15 or more minutes late for any scheduled appointment will automatically be asked to reschedule his/her appointment.
Your rescheduled appointment may or may not be able to be accommodated on the same day.
We thank you in advance for your cooperation and understanding!
INTRODUCING OUR NEW
LACTATION SERVICES
Initial Consultation: $85*
Includes one-on-one consultation with Stephanie, detailed history and customized solutions to all your lactation needs
Usually about one hour in length and includes a follow-up telephone call with Stephanie
Follow up Consultation: $60*
One-on-one follow-up consultation with Stephanie to review customized plan and address any additional lactation needs/concerns
Usually about 30-45 minutes in length and includes an additional follow-up telephone call with Stephanie
Meet our Lactation Specialist:
Stephanie Bauer, RN, IBCLC
Hello. My name is Stephanie Bauer, a Registered Nurse (RN) and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). I am thrilled to join the staff at Life + Wellness as the Lactation Specialist! I have been an RN since 1997 and earned my IBCLC Certification in 2008. I have spent over eleven years working in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Royal Oak Beaumont Hospital. My inspiration to become a Lactation Specialist came from working closely with critically-ill newborns whose lives benefitted greatly from their own mother’s milk and breastfeeding. Having witnessed the benefits these children received from their mother’s milk and breastfeeding made me want to learn more. I have also witnessed the numerous benefits of breastfeeding with my own two children, Evan (nine years old) and Camden (nine months old). I wholeheartedly believe in the benefits of breast milk and breastfeeding for babies and their mothers. My goal is to create a warm and comfortable environment for breastfeeding mothers to gain support, knowledge, and resources. In doing so, I hope to help mothers and their families understand and embrace the benefits of breastfeeding.
Call 248.816.2558 to schedule your appointment
*All payment for consultations will be directly billed to patient and expected at time of service. We will be happy to give you a detailed receipt upon request to help you attempt reimbursement from your insurance company. We will not do any direct billing to insurance companies and your insurance company may or may not reimburse.
Sept 8, 2011
Join our BP+WC Family!
We are looking for 2-3 Certified Medical Assistants or 2 Certified Medical Assistants and 1 Medical Receptionist
We have three open positions: two immediate starts and one starting later this fall. All positions are for 4-5 days a week. Certified Medical Assistants with phlebotomy experience a must.
All three positions require team players with happy attitudes and enthusiasm . Our office functions as a unit and everyone works together regardless of position. Hours will vary with rotation but will be between 7am and 8pm Mon- Friday...possible weekend hours down the road. Pay is negotiable .
Some benefits include: Office provides lunch options everyday, Simple IRA plan, positive work environment, health insurance benefits to come in the future.
Please send resumes and pay requirements to: cinzia@birminghampediatrics.com
Aug 16, 2011
Walk In Check Up Day: Sat Aug 27, 2011
Did you just realize you need that green form filled out for your child before school starts? Did you forget to schedule that sports physical for your teenage athlete and need it done ASAP ?
Well we have a solution for you!
Walk In Check Up Day Saturday Aug 27,2011 8am-10am.
We will see any established patient over the age of 6 with no chronic medications for ADD/emotional or behavior issues if you "walk in" before 10 am...no appointment needed! Your child will be given a full physical exam by one of our providers (No provider requests will be accepted due to the nature of the day) and will be administered any vaccinations he/she will need before school starts.
If you need a form filled out please bring it with you!
***These exams will be straight forward physicals and no discussion of chronic medications for ADD or emotional/behavioral issues will be conducted. If your child does have ADD/ADHD or other behavioral/emotional issues please call the office 248.816.2558 to schedule a check up appointment so that the proper amount of time can be allotted.
Announcing New Walk-In Hours (In addition to our regularly scheduled business hours)
When: Mondays beginning June 6, 2011
Hours: 7:30am-9:30am
Details: For your convenience we now offer walk-in hours for sick visits on Monday mornings from 7:30am-9:30am. As long as you are checked in before 9:30am you will be seen by one of our practitioners!
If your child has been sick for under 2 weeks or less with an illness such as runny nose, cough, rash, painful urination, colds, sore throat, pink eye or earaches, etc. you can just walk in before 9:30 am and be seen by one of our doctors/nurse practitioner.
If your child has been symptomatic for more than two weeks,or is having chronic problems such as headaches, stomach aches, joint pain, or behavior issues you will need to schedule a regular appointment before coming in to be seen.
If your child is new to our practice he/she will require a regular appointment for his/her initial visit.
Other examples of things that will NOT be handled during walk-in hours:
Well visits, vaccines, and lab draws that are not ordered for presenting illness.
Looking for a Qualified Pediatrician to join our group!
We have been told by the manufacturers that Flu vaccine shipments will begin soon but the exact dates of delivery are unknown. As shipments arrive we will be giving the vaccine to children that have appointments. Once we receive our full shipment of vaccine we will begin setting up flu clinics for children to come in for the vaccine only. There will be no vaccine only appointments being made at this time at the office. Please stay tuned to the website for more information as it becomes available.
If you or someone you know uses a Nap Nanny there is a voluntary recall. For more information please visit the website:
You can now check us out on Facebook and fan us! Look under Birmingham Pediatrics + Wellness Center!
