New and exciting changes

By drakin In Health records, Pediatric

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.

Balance Pediatrics offers Telemedicine visits

Now Offering Telemedicine Services

By drakin In Clinic, Pediatric, telemedicine

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

By drakin In Clinic, Pediatric

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.

NICU Reunion

By drakin In Pediatric

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

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

By drakin In immunization, Pediatric, school physical, shots, sports physical

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
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