Bronson Rambling Road Pediatrics Portage
When your child is sick, you want to talk with a nurse right way, get an appointment fast, and barely sit down in the waiting room. When your child is well, you want him/her to get their shots on time. We're here to make sure it all happens. Bronson Rambling Road Pediatrics is an established practice in Kalamazoo County with physicians and nurse practitioners who specialize in child care. We believe that patients and families are partners in care. We want to develop a close relationship with you and your family. The best way to do this is through good communication between you, your family and our staff. As a medical practice committed to meeting the healthcare needs of children, Bronson Rambling Road Pediatrics is pleased to offer our services at two convenient locations - Portage and Oshtemo.
If your child is ill and you need an appointment or have questions, please call as early in the day as possible. If your child has a life-threatening illness or injury, call 911 or take him/her to the nearest emergency room. Calls regarding same day appointments are answered by one of our clinical staff, who are well qualified to give advice about common pediatric concerns. A provider is consulted whenever a nurse has a question. When you call, please refer to your child using his or her legal name. To schedule an appointment, please call one of our practices:
It is helpful to have the following information ready when you call:
Certain symptoms almost always require an appointment. We want to see your child if he/she has:
Please understand that we cannot call in prescriptions for antibiotics without seeing your child first. This is policy that we must follow. If your child has a chronic childhood illness, please request that he/she sees their primary care provider for their well-child exams. If a relative or baby-sitter brings your child to the office for treatment, we must have the parent's consent to treat the child. Please have your child's caregiver bring a written letter or a 'Consent to Treat' form signed by you, as the parent or legal guardian. If the provider you request is not available or your child's problem is urgent, another Bronson Rambling Road Pediatrics provider will be glad to see you. One of our providers is on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for emergencies. For your convenience, X-ray and lab services are available on site weekdays during business hours. Bronson MyChart
Flu Vaccine Well Child Visits are Important, Too At these visits, we check your child's growth and development and give immunizations. The immunization rate for Bronson Rambling Road Pediatrics patients (birth through age two) exceeds the state of Michigan goal to have 90 percent of children immunized by 2010. Bronson Rambling Road Pediatrics Vaccine Statement Policy Safety and Academic Readiness Through the generosity of the Bronson Health Foundation, we are able to provide all newborns a free book. Quality Since 2009, Bronson Rambling Road Pediatrics has been selected as a Patient-Centered Medical Home designated practice by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. This is reflective of a strong commitment to primary care and improving medical outcomes. What that means for you and your child is faster appointments, shorter wait times and quality care for your child. Is Pediatrics really a specialty? We also have nurse practitioners specializing in the care of children. Our practice is affiliated with Bronson Children's Hospital, the only children's hospital in southwest Michigan. There, infants, children and adolescents get the special care they need from experts in just about every area of children's health. Bronson has children's specialists in such areas as surgery, gastroenterology, cardiology, oncology and neurology, and staff trained to understand the unique ways illnesses and injuries affect children. Should teens see a pediatrician?
Yes. Children can establish trusting relationships with their care providers by having regular Well Child Visits through age 18. We recommend that parents come with teens to our office and encourage parents to discuss concerns with us. We suggest that teens see their provider alone. This builds upon the positive relationship they have established and allows a private, open discussion of concerns. As children, get older, protection provided by vaccines can begin to wear off. And, as children get older, they can develop risks for more diseases. Help your child enter into adolescence in a healthy way by keeping them up-to-date on their vaccines and well-child visits. The Michigan Department of Community Health has new immunization requirements for the 2010-2011 school year. All children entering 6th grade or changing school districts must have two doses of Varicella vaccine or documented history of the chickenpox disease, one dose of Tdap (tetanus/diptheria/acellular pertussis) and one dose of meningitis vaccine (MCV4). For additional information visit www.michigan.gov/teenvaccines. Patient Forms Consent for Release of Information Health Appraisal Consent for Treatment of a Minor Patient Demographics Form MHSAA Sports Form Financial Release Policy 2012 HIPPA Form BRRP- Patient History Form Patient Education Your Visit Summer Time Remedies Winter Time Remedies Related Websites
Hours
8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday
Participating Health Plans and Networks
The participation status below does not imply that the services performed will be covered in whole or part by your insurance carrier/network. To confirm coverage of these services, please contact your insurance carrier/network prior to obtaining services. Aetna (except for HMO product) Beech Street Blue Care Network HMO Blue Care Network Self Referral Option (SRO) Blue Cross Blue Shield Traditional Cofinity Community Blue (BCBSM PPO) Community Health Alliance (CHA) Direct Care America/Interplan Health Group Great West Healthcare Healthscope Benefits Medicare Medicare Advantage Plan - All Medicare Fee For Service Plans (PFFS logo on ID card) Medicare Advantage Plan - BCN Medicare Advantage Medicare Advantage Plan - CareSource Medicare Advantage Plan - Humana Choice PPO Medicare Advantage Plan - Humana Gold Choice Medicare Advantage Plan-Priority Health Medicare Advantage Plans Multiplan/Real Health Physicians Health Plan PPO Next Priority Health Railroad Medicare United Healthcare Medicare Advantage Plan - UnitedHealthcare Community Plan |
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