Kidz Care Clinic PC

04/24/2026

Because measles spreads very easily, this is a good time for parents to make sure children are up to date on their MMR vaccine (Measles, Mumps, Rubella).

Standard MMR Vaccine Schedule

* 1st dose: 12 months old
* 2nd dose: 4 years old

Two doses protect about 97% of people from measles.

Should Children Get Vaccinated Early Right Now?

🦠 Due to the Michigan outbreak, doctors are encouraging some families to consider an early MMR dose for infants age 6–11 months, especially if they:

* Live in or travel to outbreak areas
* Attend daycare
* Will be around large groups or public travel
* Have known exposure risk

💉That early dose does not replace the regular 12-month dose—it is considered an extra protective dose.

⏰ If your child is 12 months or older and not vaccinated, schedule ASAP.
If your baby is 6–11 months, ask your pediatrician whether an early dose makes sense based on your county and travel plans.

04/15/2026

04/09/2026

🚨 Great News our office recently started testing with The Abbott ID NOW machine which is a small, in-office testing device that lets us check for common infections like strep throat, COVID-19, RSV, and influenza—and get results very quickly. ⏰

Think of it as a rapid, highly accurate test machine right here in our office. Instead of sending a sample out to a lab and waiting days, we can run the test in office and have answers in about 5–15 minutes.

At this time we are only testing for Strep this way but very soon we will be performing RSV, influenza and COVID-19.

03/30/2026

Wishing our physicians and all a Happy Doctors Day! Thank you for all that you do!

03/17/2026

The office is offering samples of Similac Alimentum that will expire on April 1st. If you are in need of these samples, please reach out to the office. We would hate for them to go unused.

03/17/2026

🙋‍♀️Understanding Your Child’s Medicaid Spend Down

Medicaid can still help cover your medical care—even if your income is a little over the limit!

✨ What is “spend down”?Think of it like a deductible. If your income is above Medicaid’s limit, you may still qualify—but you’ll need to have a certain amount of medical expenses first.

💡 How it works:If you’re over the income limit, you can use things like:✔️ Doctor visits✔️ Prescriptions✔️ Hospital bills✔️ Dental or vision care

Once your medical costs reaches that set amount, Medicaid will start covering your care for the rest of the month 🙌

📌 Good to know:• You may need to meet your spend down each month• Keep your receipts and medical bills• Even unpaid bills can sometimes count!

👶 At your appointment you will be required to pay for the visit. Our office will let you know the discounted visit price and any other expenses prior to having completed. 👍

Still have unanswered questions, contact your child’s Medicaid case worker.

03/13/2026

🏥 What is a Patient-Centered Medical Home?

At Kidz Care Clinic, we are proud to be a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH)!

But what does that mean for you and your child? 🤔

A Patient-Centered Medical Home means our clinic works as a team to coordinate your child’s healthcare so families receive the best care possible.

👩‍⚕️ What this means for your family:

⭐ Your child has a primary care provider who knows them
⭐ Our team helps coordinate care with specialists
⭐ We track immunizations, well visits, and screenings
⭐ We help follow up on test results and referrals
⭐ We focus on preventing illness and keeping kids healthy

Think of Kidz Care Clinic as your child’s “home base” for healthcare. 🏡

Our goal is to make healthcare easier for families while keeping kids healthy, growing, and thriving. 💙

📞 If you ever have questions about your child’s care, our team is here to help!

03/05/2026

📚 March Is Reading Month! 📚

Reading every day helps children grow in so many amazing ways—from babies to teens!

👶 Babies & Toddlers: Listening to stories helps build language skills, strengthens the parent-child bond, and introduces new words. Even just a few minutes a day makes a difference!

🧒 Preschool & Elementary Kids: Daily reading improves vocabulary, imagination, focus, and school success. Books help kids explore new ideas, feelings, and adventures.

🧑‍🎓 Teens: Reading strengthens critical thinking, writing skills, and knowledge about the world. It also provides a healthy way to relax and unplug from screens.

📖 Just 20 minutes of reading a day can greatly improve literacy skills and academic success over time!

This March, encourage your child to pick up a book, explore new stories, and let their imagination grow. Reading together today helps build a brighter tomorrow! 🌟