Wilmington Pediatrics
A message to our valued patients-
We would like you to know that all efforts are made to ensure we have reserved same day sick appointments for when your child is ill and in need of an appointment. Please be reminded that if your child needs a Same Day Sick Visit, … Continue reading
All of us here at Wilmington Pediatrics would like to extend a warm welcome to Dr. Chelsey Bovenschen, who will be joining us in October 2024.Dr. Bovenschen, or “Dr. Chelsey” as she is known to her patients, hails from Colorado where she completed medical school at Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine. … Continue reading
To our valued patients,
We take part in an important patient experience survey conducted by
Massachusetts Health Quality Partners (MHQP).
MHQP’s survey is a report card of your primary care clinician for health insurance.
providers. Your answers help decide performance-based payment to your primary
care clinician. … Continue reading
A few words about SCHOOL/CAMP/COLLEGE FORMS/WORKING PAPERS/MEDICATION FORMS:
Please download the most recent copy of your child’s physical form from your Wilmington Pediatrics patient portal and send it in to your institution. If you cannot access the portal, please give the office a call for instructions. … Continue reading
RSV: When It’s More Than Just a Cold
By: Andrea Jones, MD, FAAP
Almost all children get RSV at least once before they are 2 years old. For most healthy children, RSV is like a cold. But, some children get very sick with RSV. … Continue reading
To our valued patients and families’,
We know that urgent matters can arise during off hours and the importance of being able to communicate with your child’s Pediatrician. We are happy to let you know that we have aligned with both Central Communications and Night Nurse Triage. … 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
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 Massachusetts Department of Public Health, the Influenza vaccine (Flu shot) will be required by December 31st, 2020 for all children older than 6 months who are enrolled in:
Child Care
Pre-School
K-12
Colleges and Universities
There are exemptions to this requirement for very specific medical reasons or for religious reasons. … Continue reading
