Medical Center Pediatrics Pllc

12/19/2025

Not sure if your child has a cold or the flu? 🤧 It can be tricky, but there are often some key differences:

➡️ Cold: Comes on gradually, mild fatigue, runny/stuffy nose, sneezing, mild cough, rarely a fever.

➡️ Flu (aka influenza): Hits suddenly, fever, body aches, cough, chills, and more fatigue. Kids may also vomit or have diarrhea.

💡 Tip: Rest, fluids, and monitoring are always important. Flu antiviral medications are sometimes indicated within the first 2 days of symptoms. Call your pediatrician with questions or concerns.*

*Content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Consult your healthcare provider for personalized medical guidance.

12/18/2025

Download the My Office Practicum application to access your child’s patient portal. Swipe through to see a brief tutorial.

Did you know you can use the portal for refill requests, portal messages, document requests and more?

12/17/2025

Holiday Toy Safety Tips for Kids 🎁

The holidays bring lots of excitement—and lots of new toys! Keep playtime safe with a few simple reminders:

1️⃣ Check age recommendations: They’re there for a reason. Toys with small parts can be choking hazards for little ones.

2️⃣ Avoid small or loose pieces: If it fits through a toilet paper roll, it’s too small for kids under 3.

2️⃣ Look for secure batteries and consider avoiding toys with button batteries. Swallowed batteries are a medical emergency - go to the emergency room if you expect your child has swallowed a battery of any kind.

4️⃣ Always supervise young children while playing with new toys.*

A safe holiday is a happy holiday! We wish you joy and time together this holiday season. 😀

*Content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Consult your healthcare provider for personalized medical guidance.

12/15/2025

⭐Meet the team: Mandy ⭐

Mandy is one of our wonderful Triage Nurses! She has been part of the MCP family for 11 years and her favorite part of her job is educating patients.

Outside of work, you can find Mandy spending time with her husband and three children and beautiful grandchild! 😀

She says “there’s nothing better than spending a night walking together and then playing board games. I love to travel and explore new places but my absolute happy place is the beach!” 🏖️

12/12/2025

Normal weekend hours resume on Saturday and Sunday.

12/12/2025

Does your child suddenly have diarrhea and vomiting? 🤢 It might be norovirus — a very contagious stomach bug that spreads fast (especially in the winter).

Here’s what you need to know:
🔹 Norovirus is the leading cause of vomiting & diarrhea in kids and the top cause of foodborne illness in the U.S.
🔹 Hand sanitizer and many household cleaners do not work against it.

Scroll through to learn symptoms, hydration tips, and how to care for your child at home.*

*Content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Consult your healthcare provider for personalized medical guidance.

12/11/2025

We understand that illnesses can happen at any time, which is why we offer same day appointments 7 days a week and walk-in hours Monday - Friday from 8-8:45 am.*

📞 If your child becomes ill after hours and cannot wait until the next day, call our answering service: (248) 691-8614

🚨 Emergency? Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately.

*Weekends and walk-in appointments are only available at our Bingham Farms location.

12/10/2025

Delayed opening at our BF office today, drive safe!

12/09/2025

At Medical Center Pediatrics we’re one family with two locations!

Whether you visit our Bingham Farms or West Bloomfield office, our goal is always to provide excellent, compassionate care for your children. ❤️

12/06/2025