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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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FDA Applesauce Recall

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.

applesauce recall

Patient Portal

 

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Patient Portal

Patient Portal self registration 

Login and register today:

https://login.intelichart.com/PAHLC 

We made an investment in your patient experience because we want you to have your health information right at your fingertips.  

Here are some of the things you can take advantage of when you have the  
Patient Portal:  

  • Request appointments and medication refills online  
  • Receive appointment reminders on your cell phone and via email 
  • Securely communicate between you and your provider  
  • Decrease in-office wait time by completing forms online  
  • You can also register on our website   https://balanceweightcenter.com  and click on Patient Portal tab

New patient texting

New patient texting platform

Coming soon…….. New Platform for better Patient Communication. 

  • Truly faster communication with less effort
    Two-way texting with our office, no more phone tag, voicemails become outdated. 
  • Simplified Video visits- Patients get a text message from us with a link to launch video from their mobile browser or computer
  • Live chat feature with our clinic
  • Send and receive intake forms and surveys with ease- we can text patients a form they can fill out right from their phone
  • Appointment reminders 
  • Look out for a text message from Dr. Akin welcoming you to our new service

 

Now Offering Telemedicine Services

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.

Schedule an appointment via patient portal today.

Child Development App

Discover an easier way to track your child’s development. Download this CDCs Milestone tracker app 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.

NICU Reunion

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

Aeran Garcia award

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.

School Physical and Vaccines

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

School physical

Start your school year with a physical exam

Illinois State immunization requirements

Illinois State immunization requirements

Illinois State immunization requirements

Illinois State immunization requirements