Our improved appointment scheduling page makes it even easier to connect with your doctor.

Schedule a Weight Loss visit; Weekend Telemedicine Visit, or Clinic today.

Three easy steps: 

1. Go to our website: balanceweightcenter.com and click on “book my appointment”
2. Select the type of appointment you need from Dr. Akin’s calendar
3. Select the available time that works for you.

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟

We are thrilled to introduce Dr. Akin’s new Oral Health Program, designed specifically for parents and their little ones! 🦷✨

Dr. Akin is passionate about promoting the importance of regular dental examinations to ensure your child’s smile stays healthy and bright. Our program provides valuable education on maintaining ideal oral health and the critical role of routine check-ups.

But that’s not all – we are also offering fluoride varnish treatments at our clinic! Fluoride varnish is a quick and effective way to protect your child’s teeth from cavities, and it’s now easier than ever to schedule an appointment.

📅 Book your appointment today and give your child the gift of a healthy smile! Let’s work together to make dental health a priority.

👉 Call us at 630-929-3009 to learn more and schedule your visit.

#OralHealth #HealthySmiles #DrAkin #FluorideVarnish #DentalCare #ParentingTips #HealthyKids

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Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing mothers out there! Your strength, love, and dedication are the pillars that hold our society together. Today, we celebrate and honor your ceaseless contributions. May your day be filled with love, joy, and warmth. #MothersDay #Love #Appreciation #Mom www.balanceweightcenter.com

Check out our Social media pages and stay up to date with information that may be important to you and your child. Also be informed of our new offerings, local activities and news. Dr. Akin and all the staff at Pediatric and Adolescent Heathy Lifestyle center wish you a safe holiday season. Stay healthy. www.balanceweightcenter.com

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School Physical time! Once again, it’s that time of year! Call 630-929-3009 to schedule an appointment for your child’s medical exam for sports, well being and routine shots. Whether you are a current patient of ours, or new in town, call us or sign up with our patient portal. Our forms are available online, so you don’t need to worry about bringing in forms. We accept most insurance plans and have flexible hours. Check out our website Pediatric and Adolescent healthy Lifestyle Center for other services we provide. Stay safe and have a fun summer!

We celebrated our 25th anniversary of the NICU ?reunion at Good Samaritan hospital. Dr. Thaker, Dr. Dixit, Dr. Mueller and Kathy Fournier were all present- Busy meeting with NICU graduates and their families. ?Congratulations to Aeran Garcia- 2018 babies first award winner!  The children had a great time with games, ?cool treats for the hot ?summer day?

NICU reunion

NICU reunion

NICU reunion

NICU reunion

Petting a snake

Snow cones ?

Cool treats

Dr. Thaker and Dr. Akin

Dr. Thaker, Kathy and Dr. Akin

Super Nurses

Dr. Akin and Teni

and other fun activities. Inflatables for the younger children; ⚽️soccer- score a goal; We met the Therapeutic animals?. The paramedics were on hand and the kids toured their ambulance. The reptile guy brought turtles?, snakes ?and lizards? for petting. There was a life sized doll in an incubator, the nurses ??‍?were fantastic, friendly and willing to answer all of our questions.  And lively ??music by the deejay.  A great time for all.

The FDA has recalled WanaBana, Weis, and Schnucks Apple Cinnamon Fruit Purée Pouches & Cinnamon Apple Sauce due to elevated lead levels.

 If you think your child has eaten a recalled fruit pouch, let us know! We are here to help! Send us a message via patient portal at www.balanceweightcenter.com of call 630.929.3009 for further assistance.

With our Patient Portal, you can schedule an appointment remotely at anytime of the day! Check which times work best for you; Appointments can be scheduled up to four months in advance so you can plan accordingly. You can access the portal by clicking this link or going to the button at the top-right of our website.
Struggling to get comfortable with the Patient Portal system? Don’t worry, we’re here to help! Check out our Patient Portal Resources page for some guides and tips. The interface is made to be convenient for both our patients and our staff so learning how to use the portal allows appointments to go smoother.