Wilmington Pediatrics
The Massachusetts Health Quality Partners (MHQP) conducts an annual survey of our patients’ experiences with the care they receive from this office/organization. Your feedback is important to our future work and care we deliver so, Wilmington Pediatrics, Inc. urges you to participate in the survey. … Continue reading
A message to our valued patients-
The staff and physicians appreciate your continued patience as we continue to navigate through the complexities of Covid, an extended flu season and staff shortages.
We would like you to know that all efforts are being made to ensure we have reserved same day sick appointments for when your child is ill and in need of an appointment. … Continue reading
Do you work remotely from home? Wilmington Pediatrics has also taken that leap and have hired a remote Medical Assistant. Join us in welcoming PRINCESS (Cess) FERNANDEZ to our team! Cess will be primarily calling patients prior to their appointments to collect necessary info such as medical histories, … Continue reading
https://afcurgentcareburlington.com/telemedicine-urgent-care
https://www.circle-health.org/care-and-services/urgent-care/reserve-your-spot-for-urgent-care
https://pmpediatrics.com/directory/
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-testing-for-child-care
https://www.carewellurgentcare.com/centers/ … Continue reading
Wilmington Pediatrics is excited that children 5 years and up can receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. As a vaccinating practice we stand with the AAP and the CDC. Unfortunately we will not have the vaccine in our office, but at this time you may find other facilities on vaccinefinder.org and vaxfinder.com. … Continue reading
Wilmington Pediatrics has completed our Flu Clinics for the 2021-2022 season. We have conducted three well-attended flu clinics, including our first-ever drive-thru flu clinics. As a vaccinating practice, we stand with the AAP and the CDC in encouraging vaccinations. If you are still in need of an Influenza Vaccine, … Continue reading
Mask Exemptions:
The CDC recognizes there are specific instances when wearing a mask may not be feasible. In these instances, consider adaptations and alternatives. The following categories of people are exempt from the requirement to wear a mask:
A child under the age of 2 years. … Continue reading
Per the AAP “All children and adolescents who test positive for SARS-CoV-2 should notify their pediatrician. For a child or adolescent who is SARS-CoV-2–positive who is either asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic (<4 days of fever >100.4°F, <1 week of myalgia, chills, … Continue reading
‘Telehealth’ (also known as ‘telemedicine’) is the provision of healthcare remotely through the use of telecommunication technology. You are now able to connect with your physician using telephone, texted or emailed images, and/or video-conferencing.
Here are some of the criteria we use to determine whether a telecommunication meets the criteria for and will therefore be billed as a telemedicine visit:
Any telephone or videoconference visit that lasts more than five minutes
Any telephone or videoconference encounter which results in:
A lab or imaging order
A referral to a specialist
A new prescription (not a refill)
A photo sent to the physician for further evaluation
Counseling for behavioral Health
Discussion/counseling on positive COVID-19 test result … Continue reading
