tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52692424802157031192024-03-13T13:03:48.476-04:00Lakewood Family Medicine BlogLakewood Family Medicinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15313457276004140296noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5269242480215703119.post-29614511240224092412021-06-29T12:42:00.002-04:002021-06-29T12:42:41.165-04:00July4th Weekend Hours - 2021<p> LFM will be closed on Saturday 7/3/2021, and Monday 7/5/2021 for the holiday weekend.</p>Lakewood Family Medicinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15313457276004140296noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5269242480215703119.post-84819057931970178192021-05-27T15:38:00.006-04:002021-05-27T15:38:57.591-04:00Memorial Day Weekend 2021 Hours<p>- Saturday 5/29/2021 - Office Closed</p><p>- Monday 5/31/2021 - Office Closed</p>Lakewood Family Medicinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15313457276004140296noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5269242480215703119.post-72085784224972224272021-04-05T14:46:00.002-04:002021-04-05T14:46:19.871-04:00Spring Break 2021 Hours<p> Week of 4/5/2021 through 4/9/2021 - we will be open 8:00am - 4:30pm, with no evening hours. </p><p>We will be open Saturday 4/10/2021 - 8:00am - Noon.</p>Lakewood Family Medicinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15313457276004140296noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5269242480215703119.post-84390277859717202952020-12-28T09:10:00.005-05:002020-12-28T09:10:59.025-05:00New Year's Holiday Hours <p> - Thursday 12/31/2020 - Open 8am - Noon</p><p>- Friday 1/1/2021 - Office Closed</p><p>- Saturday 1/2/2021 - Office Closed</p><p><br /></p>Lakewood Family Medicinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15313457276004140296noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5269242480215703119.post-40523317367615888552020-12-22T12:43:00.004-05:002020-12-22T12:43:58.077-05:00 Christmas Holiday Hours 2020:<p>Thursday 12/24 - Open 8am - Noon</p><p>Friday 12/25 - Office Closed</p><p>Saturday 12/26 - Office Closed</p>Lakewood Family Medicinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15313457276004140296noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5269242480215703119.post-26720137353261406462020-09-08T13:09:00.002-04:002020-09-28T09:48:17.338-04:00Flu Shots at LFM 2020-2021<p> Flu Shots at Lakewood will be a little different this year because of COVID:</p><p><br /></p><p>-There will be NO walk in flu shots, or appointments made for Flu shots only.</p><p>-Patients here for scheduled appointments can get their Flu shots.</p><p>-We will be offering 4 Drive Up Flu Shot Clinics on:</p><p><br /></p><p>* 9/19/20 9-11:30 am</p><p>* 9/29/20 5:30-7:30 pm</p><p>* 10/10/20 9-11:30 am</p><p>* 10/15/20 5:30-7:30 pm</p><p><br /></p><p>*If you need your Flu shot before the Drive Up Clinic dates, we encourage you to use a local pharmacy.</p>Lakewood Family Medicinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15313457276004140296noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5269242480215703119.post-50083789003047732102020-08-18T08:29:00.005-04:002020-08-18T11:23:34.364-04:00COVID-19 Testing Sites<p> Click on the link below for an updated COVID-19 list of testing sites in West MI.</p><p><a href="https://www.miottawa.org/Health/OCHD/pdf/OttawaCounty-COVID19TestingLocations.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.miottawa.org/Health/OCHD/pdf/OttawaCounty-COVID19TestingLocations.pdf</a><br /></p>Lakewood Family Medicinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15313457276004140296noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5269242480215703119.post-30119037038321358372020-08-17T12:26:00.000-04:002020-08-17T12:26:16.360-04:00School Mask Exceptions<p>The "Michigan Safe Schools Roadmap" requires the use of face masks for all students, teachers, and staff. Our Practice feels it is in the best interest of all of our pediatric patients to comply with the recommendation, and we will not be signing the waiver that is available in the absence of a true medical contraindication.</p><p>Our goal is the health and safety of our patients.</p><p><br /></p><p>Click on the link below for tips and guidelines to teach your child to tolerate wearing a mask.</p><p><a href="https://www.crccs.com/patients-visitors/medical-questions/teaching-your-child-to-tolerate-wearing-a-mask-tips-and-guidelines/?fbclid=IwAR3wjABtbrZ5liEqwndNcOpnle8BLlkgxGLwkvgyO7DjxjqKpYRUx5MeQhQ" target="_blank">https://www.crccs.com/patients-visitors/medical-questions/teaching-your-child-to-tolerate-wearing-a-mask-tips-and-guidelines/?fbclid=IwAR3wjABtbrZ5liEqwndNcOpnle8BLlkgxGLwkvgyO7DjxjqKpYRUx5MeQhQ</a><br /></p><p><br /></p>Lakewood Family Medicinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15313457276004140296noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5269242480215703119.post-45101276554715340112020-07-13T09:46:00.000-04:002020-07-13T09:46:28.959-04:00Mask ExceptionsWe have been receiving several phone calls regarding the new Executive Order on wearing masks.<br />
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We will not be writing notes for our patients to excuse them from wearing a mask in Public without a Medical Reason.<br />
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You will need to make an appointment to review your condition before a letter will be written for you.<br />
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Thanks for your understanding as we work through this together!Lakewood Family Medicinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15313457276004140296noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5269242480215703119.post-76879438402400502102020-03-17T12:38:00.000-04:002020-03-17T12:38:15.237-04:00COVID-19 Information from LFM Physicians<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">We are writing to
address some common concerns we have been hearing from you about Covid-19, this
Spring’s unwelcome guest. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">Our goal here is to
provide some information about the illness itself, how to prepare, what to look
out for, how to manage illness symptoms, and how to interact with our office
and our greater community. It is our hope that this information will provide
some peace of mind. In this letter, we will be rendering some of our own
opinions about COVID-19, as well as relaying expert opinion and government
policy. Information is also available at </span><a href="http://www.coronavirus.gov/"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">www.coronavirus.gov</span></a><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;"> . Here are some key starting points:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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believe the death rate is less than what has been commonly reported and likely
under 1%. This is what has been shown in South Korea. Their death rate there
was 0.66% as of March 6. The reason their death rate is lowest is because South
Korea is doing a good job of identifying cases of COVID- 19 in people who have
mild illness by doing extensive testing. Other countries doing less testing are
only testing people who are really sick. People with mild illness are not being
detected or counted which falsely inflates the death rate. This means that
the vast majority of people who get this COVID-19 will recover.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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hospitalization rate in China was reported to be 18%, we also believe this to
be inflated for the same reason, and in our opinion it is likely well under 10
%<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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purpose of social distancing and closures is to slow down the spread of this
illness so our hospitals do not get overwhelmed. If everyone gets this illness
quickly and all at once, there won’t be enough hospital beds and ICU beds to
manage the community’s needs.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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panic. Take reasonable precautions as recommended by infectious disease experts
and other people with expert knowledge on how to handle a pandemic. This will
allow us as a society to persevere through the problem with as little physical
and psychological toll as possible, and also make us stronger as a community
once this is behind us. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">What can you do to
prepare yourself and your household from a medical point of view?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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Department of Homeland Security advice regarding having a 2 weeks supply of
food and certain essential items on hand in case you are quarantined and can’t
get to the store. Unfortunately people have misunderstood this advice and have
been hoarding. This is not necessary, and creates needless panic. </span><a href="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ready.gov%2Fpandemic&data=02%7C01%7C%7C9827e0bb1933413ee21d08d7c87e1a21%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637198316242083357&sdata=L5TI8aYtEIbusNXUKolce26UMwDkNaaM%2FcArF7gKi8E%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">https://www.ready.gov/pandemic</span></a><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">Where
possible have your prescriptions filled in 90 day increments, again, to have
enough in case you are quarantined. Drug makers have redundancies in their supply
chain. Shortages anytime soon are unlikely. We are accustomed to temporary
shortages of medicines even in normal situations in cases of manufacturing
problems (remember zantac?) and there are always workarounds. Again, don’t
panic here. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">What should you do to
prevent illness in yourself and others?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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the social distancing guidelines. Avoid family gatherings, worship from home,
try and stay 6 feet from others, avoid crowds, avoid shaking hands<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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enough sleep: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The immune system
functions best when you get 7-8 hours of sleep as an adult. Children need 9-11
hours per night depending on age.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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stress properly: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is well known that
excess stress weakens the immune system. Engage in healthy stress relievers
that work for you.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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excess alcohol: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Alcohol is known to
weaken the immune system. Our recommendation is to limit to 1 alcoholic unit
per day maximum. (1 unit is 12 oz. beer, 4 ¼ ounces of wine, or 1 ¼ ounces of
hard liqueur.)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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touching your face.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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your hands clean: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Washing them when
needed, consider wearing gloves when touching frequently handled surfaces like
public door handles and shopping carts.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">If
you feel sick, even if it is a minor illness, STAY IN YOUR HOME. Do not leave
your house unless you need to get medical care. Stay in one part of your house
away from other family members.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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good cough and sneeze hygiene by coughing into your arm or into a cloth or
tissue. Wash your hands if you cough into a tissue.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">Which groups of
people are more vulnerable to COVID-19?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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like the flu, advanced age is a risk factor for death with COVID-19. Also
people with coronary artery disease and worse illness on presentation to the
hospital had higher risk of death. The CDC reports that after age 60 is when
death risk starts increasing.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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a published study of a group of 191 people who were hospitalized, which is a
pretty small study, having high blood pressure and diabetes seemed to be risk
factors for hospitalization. Interestingly people with smoking related
lung disease were not statistically more likely to die or be
hospitalized. They did not assess for asthma. We think this study is
too small to generalize from. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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are much less likely to get sick from COVID-19 and it is unknown if they can
transmit it to others without being sick. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">When you should
suspect COVID- 19?</span></b><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">
<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">If
you have temperature over 100 and a significant cough <u>and</u> . . .<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">You
have close contact exposure to confirmed case of COVID- 19 or a Person Under
Investigation <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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should suspect it with a low grade fever and cough when other more common
illnesses like the flu are ruled out. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">Who should get
tested?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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health department will test people with symptoms who are close contacts of a
confirmed case, symptomatic cases at a long terms care facility (like a nursing
home) and symptomatic health care providers and anyone who is severely ill.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the COVID-19 Screening hotline at 616-394-2080. This is available seven (7)
days per week 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">What are some common
illnesses and diagnoses this year that people are asking about that are not
COVID-19?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">Allergies:
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We have had an early tree pollen season.
We are seeing lots of people with throat irritation, mucus production, throat
clearing and flares of known asthma. Some traits of seasonal allergies are
below:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>a.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">Varying symptoms
depending on how much exposure you have to the outdoors, be it time outdoors or
open windows.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>b.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">With allergies people
do not feel achy or feverish although some people can get fatigued in peak
pollen season.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>c.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">If you are known to
have allergies or asthma this time of year before worrying about COVID- 19 try
allergy medications that normally would work for you.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and Zyrtec are good for sneezing, runny nose, and post nasal drip<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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sinus pressure and stuffy nose but keep in mind it normally takes about 5 days
of daily use to kick in fully.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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azelastine works same day for stuffy nose and sinus pressure lasting about 12
hours.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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try an albuterol inhaler to see if symptoms improve temporarily. If they do,
then track how often symptoms occur. If they occur twice a week or more contact
us to work on a plan to control the asthma.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">The
common cold: Symptoms do not normally include a fever in adults, people feel
tired, run down, and usually have mild to moderate sore throat, with runny
nose, stuffy nose and mild cough.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span>a.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">It is possible that
COVID-19 can present like this in some people which is why you should practice
social distancing with even common cold symptoms, even though you yourself do
not need to be frightened.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">The
flu (Influenza): <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The flu is still
spreading widely in our area<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span>a.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">Symptoms generally
come on strong and quickly where people get sick over the course of half a day
to one day. Symptoms are fever 101 or higher, body aches, chills, very run down
feeling, and mild cough. People feel like they have been hit by a truck.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span>b.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">These symptoms are
stronger than what is described as the initial presentation of COVID-19,
however people who have had a flu shot earlier in the season can get a watered
down version of the flu. This “watered down flu” could feel like a low grade
fever 100-101, mild cough, body aches and more mild fatigue than we typically
see. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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care when you are sick<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span>a.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">If you are sick and
you are not sure what to do, you can obviously reach out to our office.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span>b.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">We will be trying to
handle more things by phone and portal to limit unnecessary spread of any kind
of illness to other patients, staff, and myself. If our staff or myself are
quarantined or get sick with COVID-19, our ability to help you will greatly
diminish or even be gone. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span>c.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">If you have symptoms
of a common cold we will not recommend coming into the office as it can be
managed at home. We will let you know what to expect in your recovery and what
to look out for that would indicate you need to be seen. Colds generally hit a
peak on day 4 and resolve by day 7-10. Sometimes they go on for 14 days. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span>d.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">If you have chest
symptoms we want you to be evaluated.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span>i.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">If the situation is
severe, like you have difficulty breathing or an outside observer notices that
you have difficulty breathing, then you need to go to the emergency room<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span>ii.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">If it is during
business hours and symptoms are not severe enough for the ER, we will recommend
an appointment in the office.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span>iii.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">If it is after
business hours and symptoms are not severe enough for the ER, then you should
go to urgent care<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span>e.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">Etiquette in the
office:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span>i.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">We will allow only
the patient in the office. One adult may accompany a child or disabled patient.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span>ii.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">We will have separate
hours for well visits and for sick visits. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span>iii.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">Wear a mask if you
have had temperature over 100 in the last 7 days (or felt a fever if you don’t
have a thermometer) or if you have a cough. We will provide one as long as we
still have them available.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span>iv.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">Please don’t offer a
handshake and we promise we won’t offer you one either.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span>v.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">Please do not request
extra supplies of medications beyond a 90 day supply. We won’t be able to do
this.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="author">By Shandra Martinez, The Lakeshore Editor</span> | <span class="date">Thursday, December 19, 2019</span> </div>
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Why doctors are prescribing books to children in Holland</h1>
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Dr. Kurt Lindberg has found that his patients who struggle the most to bring their chronic diseases under control often had a tough start in life.<br /><br /> That conclusion is backed by research, which shows abuse, neglect, and other traumatic experiences during childhood can impact people throughout their lives. This suffering is linked to a variety of health issues, including heart disease, depression, obesity, and substance abuse.<br /><br /><span caption="Dr. Kurt Lindberg" captionfromimage="false" class="content-image-inline content-image-full content-image-no-border" src="https://www.rapidgrowthmedia.com/features/issue678/drkurtlindberg.jpg"><noscript><img src="https://www.rapidgrowthmedia.com/features/issue678/drkurtlindberg.jpg"></noscript><img class="lazy-load loaded" data-src="https://www.rapidgrowthmedia.com/features/issue678/drkurtlindberg.jpg" data-was-processed="true" src="https://www.rapidgrowthmedia.com/features/issue678/drkurtlindberg.jpg" /><span class="content-image-text">Dr. Kurt Lindberg</span></span>It’s one reason Lindberg has become a big advocate of early childhood intervention.<br /><br />“We are trained in medical school to treat disease, but we need to start changing our focus to be more proactive. Part of that is helping kids engage with school and, eventually, a career, because the data shows this makes a big difference in how well they take care of themselves and how well they become productive members of society,” he says.<br /><br /> The family physician is the president and medical director of the Holland Physician Hospital Organization, a collaboration between Holland Hospital and the 180 physicians who are based there. For six years, Lindberg has partnered with Ready for School in linking early literacy and health.<br /><br /> Lakewood Family Medicine, one of the area’s largest practices, where Lindberg is a partner, has given out thousands of books to parents to encourage them to read to their kids.<br /><br /> Collaborating with doctors made sense because parents trust their medical providers, says Dr. Donna Lowry, CEO of Ready for School. She brought the program, called Reach Out and Read, to the Holland area after seeing its success in other parts of the country. It has proven to be an effective way to connect with families before children show up in preschool or primary school.<br /><br /> She says that, even for parents who struggle with literacy themselves, the book becomes a tool that is more about modeling connection and experience than it is about reading.<br /><br />“Talking about the pictures and turning pages together is a source of empowerment that builds brains and bonding,” Lowry says. “Books are useful to model what it looks like to talk about the story that the pictures tell without having to read the words. As they enjoy books and time spent together, families form lasting connections and children learn new skills.”<br /><br />The books are handed out to children at every checkup, from 6 months old until they reach school age. Provided through Ready for School, each of the nine books is specific to a particular age group and available in Spanish and English.<br /><br /> The success of the program – which was part of an effort to raise school readiness to 70% in 2019 – shows what can happen when the educational and medical systems work together to support young children. Fortunately, Lowry’s medical credentials make her an ideal bridge between these communities.<br /><br />“I think her being a physician gives her a better understanding of what it is that we do as physicians, and also a lot more clout when she gives her opinions and begins a program like this,” Lindberg says.<br /><br /> He says both families and physicians have been receptive to the program.<br /><br />“We live in a region that has a lot of income diversity. There are some people who you give a book to and they have plenty of books at home, so you wonder if this is making a difference. You also have those interactions where you have a teenage mother with no support system. There aren’t any other books at home, so you're giving something that could change this child's life,” Lindberg says.<br /><br /><strong><em>This article is part of The Lakeshore, a new featured section of Rapid Growth focused on West Michigan's Lakeshore region. Over the coming months, Rapid Growth will be expanding to cover the complex challenges in this community by focusing on the organizations, projects, programs and individuals working to improve conditions and solve problems for their region. As the coverage continues, look for The Lakeshore publication, coming in 2020.</em></strong></div>
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Lakewood Family Medicinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15313457276004140296noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5269242480215703119.post-14035358627175263792019-12-19T13:35:00.000-05:002019-12-19T13:35:54.750-05:00Christmas & New Year's Holiday HoursTuesday 12/24/19 - Open 8am - Noon<br />
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Tuesday 12/31/19 - Open 8am - Noon<br />
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All other days, open regular hours.Lakewood Family Medicinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15313457276004140296noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5269242480215703119.post-82521502615544700582019-11-25T08:06:00.000-05:002019-11-25T08:06:49.074-05:00Thanksgiving Week Hours 2019LFM Hours for Thanksgiving Week:<br />
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Wednesday 11/27 - Open 8:00am - 4:30pm - No Evening Hours<br />
Thursday 11/28 - Closed<br />
Friday 11/29 - Open 8:00am - 4:30pm<br />
Saturday 11/30 - Open 8:00am - NoonLakewood Family Medicinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15313457276004140296noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5269242480215703119.post-23436981753925001242019-10-11T08:42:00.000-04:002019-10-11T08:42:18.995-04:00Medication Take Back Event Date: October 26, 2019<br />
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- Holland Hospital's Visitor Entrance<br />
- Health Pointe - Grand Haven<br />
- North Ottawa Community Hospital<br />
- Spectrum Health Hospital - Zeeland<br />
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<b>Stop to drop off unused medications to help prevent misuse in our community!</b>Lakewood Family Medicinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15313457276004140296noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5269242480215703119.post-21894813867445998922019-09-11T10:42:00.001-04:002019-09-11T10:42:59.791-04:00Flu Season is here and it's time for your Flu shot!<span style="background-color: #eefcff; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino, serif; font-size: 15.4px;">The Flu vaccine is now available and recommended for all of our patients age 6 months and older. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #eefcff; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino, serif; font-size: 15.4px;">A reminder for those with Medicaid Insurance: All patients under age 19 years old need to use your county's Health Department for all vaccines, including the Flu shot.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #eefcff; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino, serif; font-size: 15.4px;">Please call LFM's Nurse line with questions at (616) 396-6771.</span>Lakewood Family Medicinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15313457276004140296noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5269242480215703119.post-41486942853179737432019-08-28T11:31:00.002-04:002019-08-28T11:31:45.786-04:00Labor Day Weekend 2019 Office HoursSaturday, August 31, 2019 - Office Closed<br />
Monday September 2,2019 - Office ClosedLakewood Family Medicinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15313457276004140296noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5269242480215703119.post-69334800664794808552019-06-27T14:26:00.001-04:002019-06-27T14:26:54.980-04:004th of July Week Hours 2019LFM 4th of July week hours:<br />
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Monday 7/1 - 8:00am - 8:00pm<br />
Tuesday 7/2 - 8:00am - 8:00pm<br />
Wednesday 7/3 - 8:00am - 4:30pm<br />
Thursday 7/4 - Office Closed<br />
Friday 7/5 - 8:00am - 4:30pm<br />
Saturday 7/6 - Office ClosedLakewood Family Medicinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15313457276004140296noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5269242480215703119.post-46290753724990693052019-05-24T14:15:00.003-04:002019-05-24T14:15:45.634-04:00Memorial Day Weekend HoursWe will be closed on Saturday 5/25/2019 and Monday 5/27/2019.Lakewood Family Medicinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15313457276004140296noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5269242480215703119.post-15567675994739525242019-04-19T10:49:00.001-04:002019-04-19T10:49:32.090-04:00National Immunization Week <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Prevent our children from accidental poisoning by safely </span></div>
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- Grand Haven: Health Pointe (15100 Whittaker Way)</div>
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- Holland: Meijer (746 E. 16th St.)</div>
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- Zeeland: Spectrum Zeeland Community Hospital (8333 Felch St)</div>
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- Hudsonville: Meijer (4075 32nd Ave.)</div>
Lakewood Family Medicinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15313457276004140296noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5269242480215703119.post-3658840690110955852019-03-26T15:55:00.002-04:002019-03-26T15:55:46.611-04:00LFM Hours for Spring Break Week 2019 Week of 4/1/19 through 4/5/19:<br />
- Office is open 8:00am through 4:30pm.<br />
- Closed all evenings.<br />
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- Saturday 4/6 - Open 8:00am - 12:00pmLakewood Family Medicinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15313457276004140296noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5269242480215703119.post-11348776453422709292018-12-18T12:20:00.000-05:002018-12-18T12:20:19.297-05:00Pertussis Information - December 2018Click on the link below for information about Pertussis:<br />
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<br />Lakewood Family Medicinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15313457276004140296noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5269242480215703119.post-89692669514998002082018-11-20T14:40:00.000-05:002018-11-20T14:40:02.645-05:00Thanksgiving Week 2018 HoursLFM Thanksgiving Week:<br />
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Weds 11/21 - Open 8am-Noon<br />
Thurs 11/22 - Closed<br />
Friday 11/23 - Open 8am-4:30pm<br />
Saturday 11/24 - Open 8am-NoonLakewood Family Medicinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15313457276004140296noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5269242480215703119.post-64976827845640262222018-02-13T10:30:00.002-05:002018-02-13T12:44:32.606-05:00Influenza (Flu) InformationClick on the links below for more information about the Flu.<br />
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