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| Heads Up: Know Your Concussion ABC's | Read More... | 234 bytes more |
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Heads Up!
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| Memorial Day Hours |
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Our office will be OPEN regular hours from 10am to 1pm this SUNDAY MAY 26, 2013. Please call early for a same day appointment.
Our office will be CLOSED in observance of Memorial Day, MONDAY MAY 27, 2013. As always, our providers remain available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. CALL US FIRST For urgent clinical questions at 978.975.3355.
We also encourage you to use our Acute Illness Guide to help determine the urgency in which your child needs to be seen.
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Please note that we are looking for photos of our patients representing the medical professions to be used on our updated website - coming soon!
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You Should Be In Photos!
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| Reach Out and Read Survey for CMO | Read More... | 494 bytes more |
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Children's Medical Office has been participating in the "Reach Out and Read" national literacy project for two years now! If your child is between the ages of 6 months and 5 years, or you have received one of these books from our practice - please take this quick survey. As always, we value your input!
2013 Reach Out and Read Survey
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Our area weathered the epic snowstorm remarkably well! We hope our parents and patients are enjoying the beautiful New England snowscape.
The office will be open for normal hours on Monday 2/11/13 at 7am-7:45am for walk-in sick visits and from 8a-7p for scheduled visits.
If you have an acutely ill child that cannot wait, please call 978-975-3355 to speak with Dr. Poulter on call. You may also visit the ACUTE ILLNESS GUIDE section of the website.
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| AHH FLU...(Gazoontight from Children's Medical Office) |
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Click on the link below to view our message
2013 Flu Update
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| CMO Message Regarding the Tragic Events of 12/14/12 |
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Please click on the link below to view our message
Tragic Events of 12/14/12
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| Sunday Hours for Sick Visits |
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Children's Medical Office IS OPEN ON SUNDAYS for same day sick visits from 10:00am-1:00pm.
We are open on Sundays except the Easter Holiday 3/31/13. The on-call Physician will see urgently ill children on an as needed basis.
Please call for an appointment beginning at 9a: 978-975-3355
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| Restaurant Meals Mean More Calories And Soda For Kids And Teens |
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by Helen Thompson of NPR
Public health officials are sounding the alarm about the effect that eating out often – whether at fast food or full service restaurants – is having on our diets, especially in children.
And now, there's data to support the public health community's fears. Lisa Powell, a professor of health policy and administration at the University of Illinois at Chicago, and her colleague Binh T. Nguyen, also of the University of Illinois at Chicago, linked eating at both fast-food and full service restaurants to higher calorie intake. Their results were published Monday in the Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine.
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The Power has been restored in the office. We are up and running regular business hours for both sick and well visits.
Please call us at 978-975-3355 if you would like to confirm your appointment or need to cancel/reschedule an appointment.
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| CMO CLOSED EARLY MONDAY, 10/29/12 DUE TO HURRICANE |
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The office will be closed by mid-afternoon Monday 10/29/12 due to directives issued by Governor Patrick as Hurricane Sandy approaches.
CALL 978-975-3355 IF YOU HAVE AN URGENT SICK OR INJURED CHILD. Our on-call provider will call you back within 30 minutes.
CALL 911 FOR AN AMBULANCE IN A MEDICAL EMERGENCY.
All scheduled appointments have been canceled for the remainder of the day.
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| In the event of a Weather Event or Power Outage at CMO! | Read More... | 637 bytes more |
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CMO stays open through most adverse weather events.
If our area is hit by a power outage, we generally see all scheduled patients through the daylight hours. During a power outage, our phone systems go down, and we are limited to one incoming line, so please only call if you absolutely must. We always want to hear from anyone who wishes to cancel an appointment.
--Travel to CMO only if it is safe.
--Call us if your child is sick and needs to be seen. 978-975-3355
--We are OPEN during storms, even if schools are closed.
--CALL in advance if you must cancel your appointment.
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| In the event of a Weather Event or Power Outage at CMO! | Read More... | 637 bytes more |
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CMO stays open through most adverse weather events. If our area is hit by a power outage, we generally see all scheduled patients through the daylight hours. During a power outage, our phone systems go down, and we are limited to one incoming line, so please only call if you absolutely must. We always want to hear from anyone who wishes to cancel an appointment.
--Travel to CMO only if it is safe.
--Call us if your child is sick and needs to be seen. 978-975-3355
--We are OPEN during storms, even if schools are closed.
--CALL in advance if you must cancel your appointment.
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| American Academy of Pediatrics Weighs In For the First Time on Organic Foods |
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A new AAP report cites lower pesticides in organic produce and potentially lower risk of exposure to drug-resistant bacteria, but says the most important thing for children is to eat a wide variety of produce, whether it's conventional or organic.
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| Reminder for Urgent and Emergent Care |
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What do you do if your child has an acute illness or injury
(NON-emergency)?
FOR AN ACUTE ILLNESS OR INJURY call 978-975-3355
24 hrs/day, 7 days/week, 365 days/year
WALK-IN Sick Visit Hours:Monday-Friday 7am-7:45am
CALL EARLY for Monday-Saturday Sick Visit appointments.
CALL EARLY for a SUNDAY AM urgent sick visit
with the on-call provider.
In a life threatening emergency
call 911 for an ambulance to your nearest Emergency Room.
During Office hours: Call the office at 978-975-3355
* You will be offered a same-day appointment. If your question cannot be
answered by the ACUTE ILLNESS GUIDE, we'll want to examine your child.
* Visits will be booked with any available provider.
* Walk-in hours for sick visits Mon thru Fri 7am-7:45am (no appointment
required)
AFTER HOURS: Call the office at 978-975-3355
Your call will be forwarded to our on-call provider, who will call you back
within 30 minutes.
If you haven’t heard back within 30 minutes, you may use the hospital pager at
617-339-4348 (enter your call back # and hang up).
* Before you call, consult the ACUTE ILLNESS GUIDE -Call if the situation is
URGENT and cannot wait until the next Office Hours.
24 HOURS/7 DAYS/WEEK
CALL US FIRST AT 978-975-3355
BEFORE SEEKING URGENT CARE!
Emergency Rooms are not the best care for routine illness. Local Walk-in Centers
and Urgent Care are not staffed by pediatric providers.
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Every so often, it seems like a good idea to review some of our recommendations
about where to seek care in urgent situations. These recommendations may seem
inconvenient or unnecessary, but we believe there are good reasons for them.
Our recommendation for all patients, which was discussed with you at the time
you decided to join our practice, is that they be seen at either Children’s
Hospital or at Massachusetts General Hospital for all emergency care and
specialty visits. (For life-threatening situations where a 911 call is needed,
you will be transported to the nearest available emergency department. In those
situations, after the patient is stabilized we ask that the treating physician
contact our provider on call.) Our reasoning for this is simple – we want our
patients to get the very best possible care. Please be aware that you may
be financially responsible for any out of network care you receive including
local emergency rooms, specialists, urgent care or minute clinics
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| Another reason our office refers only to Pediatric Providers! |
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Dr. Baruch Krauss at Children's Hospital has been focusing for more than 20 years on how to minimize acute pain and anxiety in children undergoing medical procedures.
When The Doctor Says This Won’t Hurt A Bit — And Incredibly, It’s True, By Rachel Zimmerman
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Avalanna Routh, the Merrimac girl perhaps better known across the country as Mrs. Bieber, has died, The Boston Globe reported. The six-year-old was diagnosed in 2006 with a rare brain cancer and has been treated at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
Jacky Psoinos, our nurse practitioner, was involved in Avalanna's care at Children's Hospital prior to joining our practice. Like everyone who knew Avalanna and the Routh family, she is deeply saddened by the news.
A note posted on Twitter this morning read, "Our darling Avalanna went to Heaven this morning. Oh Avalanna, the brightest star - you took our hearts with you, our greatest Love."
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| Yoga Class for Parents of Children with Special Needs |
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We only have 4 spots left!
Free Class: Experiential Relaxation Class for Parents and Caregivers of Children with Special Needs
Saturday, Sept. 22th at 2:00 pm Roots and Wings Yoga and Healing Arts
Register today to reserve your space.
http://www.stretchwhatmatters.com/workshops.html
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| Heads Up to Schools: Know Your Concussion ABCs |
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Heads Up!
If your child is involved in sports this season it is especially important to be aware of signs and symptoms that may be associated with a concussion. Remember: if your child suffers a bump or blow to the head while on the field, they should be removed from play. If they are experiencing symptoms concerning for a concussion, they should not return to play until evaluated by their primary care provider!
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| Verizon Service Interruption-Lawrence Area August 27, 2012 |
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We're sorry to hear some of our patients may have lost phone and wireless service due to the Verizon power outage. Sick children may walk-in from 7a-745a Mon-Fri without an appointment.
Our main phone lines on Comcast are operational, though several of our provider call-in hours may be affected.
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| Start the School Year Prepared - by Marnie Burton, RN, MSN, CPNP |
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It is hard to believe that summer is over and children are back to school! Most kids are both excited and nervous about starting school after a fun filled summer. They are excited to see friends and start activities in school and after school. However, many children are also apprehensive; they often worry about what their teacher will be like, how much homework they will get, if they will know their way around the school, and even if they will have someone to sit with at lunch, especially if they are transitioning to a new school.
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| FINAL 2012 FLU CLINIC 12/8/12 |
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Next Flu Clinic: Saturday December 8, 2012 Noon-2p
Next Weekday Clinic: Every Friday 10a-10:45a
Email for an appointment: erin@chmed.com
Call for an appointment: 978-975-3355
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| What My Son's Disabilities Taught Me About |
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Because of her child's problems, the author will never have a tidy, peaceful life. But none of this keeps her from being happy - as long as she asks herself the right questions.
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Source: Boston.com
Some 4 million Bumbo Baby Seats are being recalled, nine months after the government took the unusual step of issuing a warning to those using the product that infants were suffering serious injuries after falling out.
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| Flu Vaccine 2012 |
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Flu Vaccine is here!!
Next Saturday clinic: Saturday, 8/25/12 12p-2p
Next Weekday clinic: Friday, 9/7/12 10a-10:45a
Email for an appointment: linda@chmed.com
Call for an appointment: 978-975-3355
We will receive approximately 2,500 doses for the whole season. Flu vaccine doses will be sent to us in separate shipments over several months, so we do expect to run out at points during the season. We do not have a shipping schedule from the manufacturer, and do not know when shipments will arrive.
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| Pertussis in our Community |
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The Department of Public Health has reported a rise in Pertussis cases throughout Massachusetts, particularly in the infant and adolescent population.
What is Pertussis?
Pertussis, also known as 'whopping cough' is a contagious respiratory infection caused by the bacteria Bordetella Pertussis. Pertussis is spread person-to-person, through coughing & sneezing while in close contact with others.
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| So you're raising an adolescent - by Daniel Summers, M.D., F.A.A.P |
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-Board-certified in Adolescent Medicine
Help! My child is becoming a teenager!
First of all, don't panic. As countless parents can tell you, teenagers sometimes get a bad rap. Despite what you may have heard, many kids and their parents make it through adolescent without all the drama that you may be expecting. As your children make the transition into adulthood, you may find their maturing perspectives and developing sense of themselves exciting and enjoyable. Adolescence doesn't necessarily mean arguments and turmoil!
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| Nutrition in the Toddler/Preschool Child - by Christina Connelly, RN, MSN, CPNP | Read More... | 626 bytes more |
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Why is my toddler so picky?
The first birthday is a time of transition for your child both physically and developmentally. They are now feeding themselves table food and have a strong, independent personality. Also toddlers grow more slowly than infants so therefore do not want or need food as much they did when they were younger. They have more exciting things on their minds!
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Source: Boston Children's Hospital
Angela's Story
Angela McNeeley was born with developmental dysplasia of the hip, which means there was a problem with the formation of her hip joint. When discovered early hip dysplasia can be treated with special harnesses or casts. But for children like Angela, whose hip dysplasia wasn't diagnosed until she was five years old, treatment is much more serious.
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| CMO is going GREEN! |
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We are currently in the process of eliminating as much paper waste as possible! As many of you know school forms can be requested through our website, however may not know the form can be e-mailed to you securely. Please consider requesting your school form electronically - you will save paper and receive the form faster!
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| It's Tick Time Again! - by Daniel Summers, M.D., F.A.A.P |
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You may have already noticed ticks on yourself, your child or your pets. Tick season started even earlier than usual this year, thanks to an unusually mild winter.
Here are a few things to keep in mind:
1. The recommended way of removing a tick is to grasp it as close to the skin as possible with a pair of tweezers, and pull gently at a 90-degree angle to the skin. It is not recommended to try smothering them with Vaseline or singeing them with a blown-out match.
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| SPRING NEWSLETTER - 2012 |
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HEADs UP!
If your child is involved in sports this season it is especially important to be aware of signs and symptoms that may be associated with a concussion. Remember: if your child suffers a bump or blow to the head while on the field, they should be removed from play. If they are experiencing symptoms concerning for a concussion, they should not return to play until evaluated by their primary care provider!
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| Adolescent to Adult: Transition of Care Policy | Read More... | 537 bytes more |
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At CMO we are committed to providing outstanding care to infants, children, and adolescents as they grow and develop. We believe strongly that children are not “just small adults” and we treat them accordingly for both medical and developmental concerns. However, this process of growth, development, and emotional maturation, does naturally come to an end -- children become adults.
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| Media Safety - by Elisabeth Winterkorn, M.D., F.A.A.P | Read More... | 538 bytes more |
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Children and access to Media
Children these days are exposed to different forms of media (TV,Computer,iPads,Video...) at younger and younger ages and for much longer periods of time. In fact, current reports find that children spend more time involved with “screen time” than they do at school, at play, or engaged in any activity other than sleeping.
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The Center for Disease Control identified an increased number of influenza cases in February, marking the beginning of flu season. This is a later start than previous years; however flu season typically lasts into March.
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| All About: Head Lice! - by Jacquelyn Psoinos, MSN, CPNP |
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Head lice are small insects that live in people’s hair. Historically, lice have been associated with embarrassment and social stigma. However, they are HARMLESS, do not transmit disease and certainly are not related to hygiene or cleanliness. If your child has head lice, it just means they have been in close contact with another child with head lice.
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| Renee Dushane: A teenager’s inspirational blog | Read More... | 1544 bytes more |
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Renee DuShane is 18 year old high school senior from Massachusetts. She writes about problems facing teenagers - and relates them to her own experiences.
A few weeks ago, Renee posted a picture of herself on her Tumblr blog. She had no makeup on and her bangs pinned back, revealing the abnormalities caused by Pfeiffer Syndrome, a condition she was born with. After taking the picture, adding a description and posting it, she turned off her computer to go to bed. Waking up the next day, she had over a thousand messages in her inbox, tens of thousands 'reblogs' and countless new followers.
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| Recall of Lo/Ovral-28 Birth Control Pills |
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Pfizer announced a recall of Lo/Ovral-28 birth control pills due to a mix-up of inactive and active pills in the blister pack. If you are taking Lo/Ovral-28 or the generic version (Norgestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol), please use back-up contraception for an entire cycle. You may experience some break-through spotting or bleeding. Return your pack to the pharmacy and you will be given a new pack. If you have any questions or to see a full list of product numbers recalled, visit
http://www.pfizer.com/news/press_releases/pfizer_press_releases.jsp#guid=20120131007121en&source=RSS_2011&page=1
Of course, feel free to call us at 978-975-3355 if you have any concerns.
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| Notice to our expectant mothers...... | Read More... | 1095 bytes more |
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Although we remain "on-staff" there, starting January 1, 2012 our doctors no longer will be routinely rounding on well newborns at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) nursery. If you use (or are planning to use) our practice for primary care and deliver a baby at BIDMC, your baby will be cared for in the nursery by the BIDMC "hospitalist" neonatology group(a.k.a. "CNS" or the Cochran Newborn Service). We know and communicate well with the members of CNS, and you can be sure they will keep us "in the loop" on any significant issues that may arise while your baby is in the nursery. They will be receiving the same excellent care we would provide, with one important extra: there will be a responsible pediatrician or neonatologist actually in the building available to respond promptly if need be"24/7".
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| Respiratory Syncytial Virus/Bronchiolitis - by Christina Connelly, RN, MSN, CPNP |
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus or "RSV" is a common respiratory virus that spreads seasonally starting in late fall through early spring, peaking in the months of December and January. The virus causes only mild cold symptoms in adults and healthy, older children. In infants younger than age 1 and in those children with special health care needs, RSV can lead to "bronchiolitis". Bronchiolitis causes lower respiratory tract symptoms such as cough, wheezing, rapid or labored breathing, and cyanosis (blue color to skin).
READ MORE .....RSV/Bronchiolitis
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| Enfamil Formula Concerns In the News | Read More... | 2446 bytes more |
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December 22, 2012
Wal-Mart announced this week that it has voluntarily pulled one batch of Enfamil Premium Newborn formula (lot number ZP1K7G) from its shelves after a newborn in Missouri died from a rare bacteria, Cronobacter sakazakii. Mead Johnson is reporting that the formula tested negative for the bacteria before being shipped and there has been no government or manufacturer recall issued as of today.
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| 2011- 2012 Holiday Hours |
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Monday 1/2/12 OPEN all day 7a-7p
(after hours, page our on-call provider with any urgent questions or problems - 978-975-3355)
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| Billing and Appointment Computers Down for Maintenance 12/15-16/11 |
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We appreciate your patience while we perform a major Billing and Appointment Software upgrade on Thurs 12/15 and Friday 12/16/11.
The Medical RECORD computer system will NOT be affected-we will still have the ability to print/email School Forms and access all Medical Records.
We will be unable to make appointment or billing and payment entries. They will be posted late on Friday, 12/16/11, and all copayments and patient balances are still due and accepted on 12/15 and 12/16!
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| Some things to know about acne - by Daniel A. Summers, M.D., F.A.A.P | Read More... | 7407 bytes more |
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There are lots of things about being a teenager that can be kind of a pain. (Finals, for example.) For some people, acne break-outs are right at the top of the list. Thankfully, acne is something your medical provider might be able to help you with. (Sadly, we are unable to offer much to help with finals.) Here is some information you might find useful if this is a problem you're dealing with.
READ MORE Some Things to Know about Acne
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| Chronic Congestion - by Elisabeth Winterkorn, M.D., F.A.A.P | Read More... | 5177 bytes more |
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The most common causes of chronic nasal congestion are viral illnesses and allergies. As we all know, viruses frequently cause fever, runny nose, headache, sore throat, and congestion. Generally the symptoms are worst during the first week or two, however, the cough associated with viruses can often last 14-20 days before the post-nasal drip and congestion finally subside.
READ MORE Chronic Congestion
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| Dr. Summers speaks on Bullying | Read More... | 303 bytes more |
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Dr. Daniel Summers was pleased to present a recent talk on "Bullying and GLBTQ Youth" to faculty through the North Andover High School Wellness Department.
In May, Dr. Summers was a presenter at the Maine and Vermont Section of the American Academy of Pediatrics on the same subject.
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| North Andover National Grid Power Blips Today! |
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If we all aren't traumatized enough by the 10/29-11/2/11 extended power outage, National Grid had another issue today, 11/11/11. We are back up and running, but our phones were out for a short period. Please accept our apologies if you tried to reach us by phone.
And to those of you in our neighborhood who were without power for much longer last night and today---we feel your pain!
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Massachusetts Health Connector
Commonwealth Care program offers low-or-no-cost health insurance for people who qualify. It provides comprehensive benefits and a choice of health plans. Read more....
The Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund
The Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund (CICRF)helps families bear the excessive financial burdens associated with the care of children with special health care needs and disabilities. CICRF is a payor of last resort. It provides financial assistance for Massachusetts families with children experiencing a medical condition requiring services that are not covered by a private insurer, federal or state assistance, or any other financial source. Read more...
READ MORE Insurance/Financial Help Section
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| Special Health Care Needs Resources | Read More... | 6478 bytes more |
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Children & Youth with Special Health Care Needs Program
The Children & Youth with Special Health Care Needs Program works with families, providers, and others to support children and youth with special health needs. They partner with families to ensure policies and programs meet their needs. Read more
Coordinating care for MassHealth Members and caregivers
Community Case Management (CCM) is an administrative activity of MassHealth performed for the express purpose of authorization and coordination of MassHealth community long-term care services (CLTC). For those MassHealth Standard for MassHealth coverage of continuous skilled nursing services, CCM provides a single point of contact for the coordination and authorization of MassHealth payment for medically necessary CLTC Services. Read more
READ MORE Special Health Care Need Resources
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| Power is BACK ON, and we ARE IN: OPEN at 7am ALL DAY until 7PM |
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Walk-in Hours for Sick Patients are OPEN 7a-745a with no appointment necessary.
We are OPEN for all scheduled appointments, and encourage all patient to keep their appointments.
Thank you to our wonderful families and patients for your kind words and good humor. You helped our staff weather a trying experience!
We have a backlog of school forms and referral requests, and will do our best to complete those quickly.
Please email or call 978-975-3355 to schedule a vaccine only appointment if your shots were postponed. The Vaccines are back in the building refrigerators this morning.
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| Special report on Bullying -by Anderson Cooper, CNN | Read More... | 1154 bytes more |
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On Friday, October 14th 2011, CNN's Anderson Cooper's special report"Bullying: It Stops Here," featured groundbreaking research that truly depicts bullying at its core. The results challenge much of the conventional wisdom that has done little to effectively address the problem. CNN commissioned University of California sociologists Dr. Robert Faris and Dr. Diane Felmlee to conduct the study, which examined the dynamics and root causes of bullying. The result is one of the most important and nuanced studies ever conducted on bullying and aggression.
Watch Video at http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/us/2011/10/11/ac-cooper-roots-of-bullying-2.cnn or
Read their full report.....
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| Our Phones |
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We have been working intensively with Comcast to solve a sporadic problem with our phones ringing forward to Dr. Barsam and Dr. Winterkorn's cell phones during open office hours. We believe the system is now working properly. We apologize if you experienced this frustrating phenomenon. Feel free to email our Business Manager, Gail Ansel directly should you have any problems reaching us during office hours: gail@chmed.com.
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| What do you do if your child has an acute illness or injury (NON-emergency)? | Read More... | 4617 bytes more |
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FOR AN ACUTE ILLNESS OR INJURY call 978-975-3355, 24 hrs/day, 7 days/week, 365 days/year
WALK-IN Sick Visit Hours:Monday-Friday 7am-7:45am
CALL EARLY for Monday-Sunday Same Day Sick Visit appointments.
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| We are OPEN Saturday 9/3/11, We are CLOSED Monday 9/5/11. | Read More... | 237 bytes more |
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For Acute Illness or Injury, Call Dr. Poulter at 978-975-3355 24 hours/day 9/3/11-9/5/11.
We NEVER recommend local walk-in or urgent care centers. They are not staffed by pediatric providers. CALL US FIRST!
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In less than a minutes or two you can help improve your next visit to the office. Answer a few quick questions, and tell us how our Front Desk staff is doing. What would you like us to do better?
Take Front Desk Staff Survey
Thank you! Your participation is confidential.
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Help Prevent Drownings! Pool SafeLy!
Practice Supervision
* Never take your eyes off children in the water-not for a minute!
Always designate a "pool watcher." Strongly consider hiring a lifeguard for parties.
Install Barriers
· CPSC strongly recommends that all residential pools have a 4-foot barrier, such as a fence with self-closing and self-latching gates. If the house is the fourth side of a barrier, secure doors with alarms that prevent children from wandering into the pool area.
For more info....SUMMER 2011 NEWSLETTER
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We have given 90% of our flu vaccines for the 2011-12 season!
Flu clinics are scheduled every Friday 10a-11a December 2011 and January 2012.
Call the office for an appointment at 978-975-3355 or email erin@chmed.com.
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Compiled by Marnie Burton, RN, MSN, CPNP
It is hard to believe that summer is over and children are heading back to school! Most kids are both excited and nervous about starting school after a fun filled summer. They are excited to see friends and start activities in school and after school. However, many children are also apprehensive; they often worry about what their teacher will be like, how much homework they will get, if they will know their way around the school, and even if they will have someone to sit with at lunch, especially if they are transitioning to a new school.
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| Eye Glasses now in Children's Hospital- Waltham | Read More... | 1073 bytes more |
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25% discount if patients or families mention our office (Children's Medical Office of North Andover) name
Children’s Hospital Ophthalmology Department and Medford Optical have established a new partnership that can benefit our patients and families in the area.
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We are delighted to announce that Dr. Angela Jacques joined our practice in July, 2011.
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| Reach Out and Read comes to Children's Medical Office! | Read More... | 832 bytes more |
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We are thrilled to be a new member of the Reach Out and Read Program.
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Due to predicted severe weather, our office will be closed all day on Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011. Walk-in hours are also canceled.
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Flu vaccine update for children under two years old...
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As of August 2010 we are collaborating with the Hematology department at Children's Hospital Boston in a research project for early detection of iron deficiency anemia. We will be inviting all our 9-12 month-olds to participate in the research project. All participants receive two ten-dollar gift certificates.
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We are fortunate to be adding two new pediatricians to our staff over the next several months, but we are also bidding a fond farewell to our PNP, Kim.
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Congratulations to Dr. Winterkorn on the January 4th birth of a healthy daughter, Charlotte Rose. Mother & daughter are now both home and doing well. Dr. Winterkorn will be out of the office on maternity leave through March, and will resume seeing patients in early April.
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We still have both injectable and nasal spray versions of H1N1 vaccine in stock. If your child has still not been vaccinated against H1N1, we recommend it.
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| News About Allergy Eye Medications | Read More... | 153 bytes more |
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Read this if your child takes Patanol or Pataday eye drops for seasonal allergic conjunctivitis...
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| Influenza Vaccine Info - 2009 | Read More... | 10042 bytes more |
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Our policies & advice about vaccines for both types of flu going around this year.
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We added Massachusetts General Hospital for Children (MGH-fC) to our list of primary hospital affiliations in 2008.
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| More data on Thimerosol safety | Read More... | 4524 bytes more |
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New research adds more data proving that thimerosol is not related to childhood autism.
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| Policy for Chicken Pox (Varicella) Vaccine | Read More... | 3458 bytes more |
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We now routinely recommend the Varicella vaccine at the 12 or 18-month visit and give a booster dose at school entry.
If your child has not had a booster Varicella vaccine, we will be doing catch-up at the next scheduled visit.
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We are now giving Gardasil, Rotateq, and Boostrix routinely in our office.
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Part of an initiative here at CMO, thanks to Marnie & Dr. Barsam!
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| Acute Illness Guide changes: | Read More... | 1501 bytes more |
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One section has been added and others have been updated to reflect recent changes...
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| Pediarix, the combo D-T-aP-P-H vaccine, is also here! | Read More... | 2042 bytes more |
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We don't like giving shots any more than your kids like getting them...
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Our practitioners work together as a team to ensure the best possible health care for your child.
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| Please check our Call-in Hour Schedule | Read More... | 155 bytes more |
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Need to reach a provider for a quick clinical question? Click "Read More" to view the current schedule.
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| School/Camp Form Requests... | Read More... | 274 bytes more |
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...can be made here on-line ! Click "read more" to submit your request.
School/Health information forms are now sent automatically within one week of well child visits - please be certain we have your current email on file.
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| Disclaimer: |
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The information provided on this web site is intended to be educational in the general sense. It is solely the opinion of the author(s), and does not necessarily represent the position of Children’s Hospital or Harvard University. This information is not meant to constitute specific medical diagnosis or treatment advice and should not substitute for direct consultation/management by an appropriate medical or mental health professional.
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| Notice of Privacy Practices | Read More... | 290 bytes more |
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New federal HIPAA regulations REQUIRE us to provide you with a copy of this Notice. We must obtain an acknowledgment of receipt of this from you (on-line or in-person) BEFORE we are allowed to continue caring for your child in any way...
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| Federal HIPAA regulations prompt new e-mail policy... | Read More... | 272 bytes more |
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Starting 4/15/2003 we will no longer be able to communicate with you by e-mail until/unless you read this new policy & complete the response/consent form! This can be done here on our web site or on paper at the office.
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| Fee for Missed Appointments: | Read More... | 188 bytes more |
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Effective January 2006 we have been forced to institute a $25 fee for appointments not kept or canceled at least 2 hours ahead of time...
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