Alger Pediatrics

02/06/2026

February is Black History Month - a time to celebrate and honor the contributions, achievements, perseverance, and lasting impact of African American individuals and communities throughout history. This year carries special meaning as it marks 100 years of formally recognizing and celebrating Black history in the United States. At Alger Pediatrics, we are especially grateful for the vital role Black individuals have played in shaping the field of medicine and healthcare. We encourage you to take time this month to learn more!

02/02/2026

Hello Alger Families, Alger has a new pre-registration program for your upcoming appointments. Check in a head of time and streamline your healthcare visits from the ease of your personal device. Be on the lookout for these new texts and emails.
The platform is called Phreesia.

01/28/2026

Woo hoo! Congratulations to some of yours truly from Alger Peds. Dr. Hofman, Dr. Rauwerda and Dr. Veenema voted in the top 10 of the best pediatricians in Grand Rapids ❤️ 🩺

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01/24/2026

Happy Saturday from Alger Pediatrics! ❄️

01/22/2026

Sometimes, life is just busy! ✏️ 🏫 🏀 🥕 🍽️ Work, school, extracurriculars, etc. can make healthy food options difficult. Dr. Veenema is here to give you positive words when it comes to those tricky mealtimes.

01/19/2026

Today we remember and celebrate the life and enduring legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., who worked to advance social justice, equality, unity, and opportunity for everyone. Please join us as we reflect on the importance of his teachings and commit to making a positive difference in our community!

01/18/2026

❄️ Winter Weekend Vibes ❄️

For those who might be spending the weekend curled up with a little one who isn’t feeling well, Dr. Kriz is here with some helpful info regarding fevers.

01/12/2026

Alger Pediatrics is committed to keeping our families and community healthy. This is why we proudly follow the American Academy of Pediatrics childhood and adolescent immunization schedule. Take a look at this great “whats up” moment from Dr. Veenema.

01/08/2026

Cold and flu viruses are on the rise in West Michigan. Did you know Alger Pediatrics has an emergent after hours service, provided by our own pediatricians? Check out this “what’s up” moment brought to you by Dr. Veenema

Still need a flu vaccine? It’s not too late! Call to schedule your childs flu vaccine 💉❤️

After hours line for emergent questions or concerns 844-798-8535

12/16/2025

11/21/2025

With the recent updates on the CDC website regarding autism and vaccines, we want to reassure our patients and families that our practice continues to stand firmly by the American Academy of Pediatrics’ (AAP) statement supporting the safety and importance of childhood immunizations. Please see below for a statement by AAP President Susan J. Kressly, MD, FAAP on these changes to CDC’s website:

“The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website has been changed to promote false information suggesting vaccines cause autism. Since 1998, independent researchers across seven countries have conducted more than 40 high-quality studies involving over 5.6 million people. The conclusion is c...