Balance Pediatrics is wishing you and yours the Blessings and Joy of Christmas. Stay safe, and stay warm!

I got my #covid shot at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital. Keeping myself, my family and my patients safe. Please get your covid vaccine when it is available to you. Together, we can stop this virus and end this #pandemic! Till then we continue to wear our mask, wash our hands and keep our distance. Stay safe, stay strong!

New and exciting changes are coming to Balance Pediatrics! We are in the process of switching to a new Electronic Health Records platform. Easier access, more efficient and less paperwork for all. Please bear with us as we upgrade.

Flushots are in! Stop by to receive a flu vaccine for yourself and your child. Vaccination against Influenza is recommended for all children 6 months and older. It is important to get your flushot this year more than ever.

Call 630.929.3009 to schedule and appointment.

Our Phone lines are down

AT&T is working on the problem

In the interim you can reach us at:

630.929.6999

Call and leave a message. We will get back to you

Balance Pediatrics is pleased to offer Telemedicine services to our patients. These services are offered on an as needed basis.  Only limited clinical presentations can be adequately addressed by telemedicine ;  and a follow up visit may be required. Please call the clinic at 630.929.3009 to obtain more information about our telemedicine offerings. Also check with your health insurance plans as a copay may be applied to the telemedicine visit.

Discover an easier way to track your child’s development. Download this You can track your child’s development, find useful tips and activities, and serve as an appointment reminder. You can also personalize it for each child’s development.

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.

Hope you’re all enjoying your ??? #summer. Don’t forget to schedule your child’s ?#school physical and ⚽️???‍♂️ #sports physical ??‍⚕️. Remember Illinois State now requires your 16 year old to receive a second meningococcal vaccine. Call (630)929-3009 for an appointment today. Receive a free notebook ???with a school physical. What a great way to start a spectacular school year! #smartkids
Dr. Akin (630)929-3009
www.balanceweightcenter.com
2525 Ogden Avenue, Downers Grove, IL

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Illinois State immunization requirements

Illinois State immunization requirements

Snow day

Due to inclement weather,  the clinic will be closed tomorrow Friday February 9th. Our telephone lines will be open to take emergency calls. Call (630)929-3009 and leave a message if you need to reach us. Thanks, Dr. Akin.