Alger Pediatrics

04/06/2026

04/02/2026

Today is World Autism Awareness Day! Today especially, we celebrate the strengths, identities, experiences, and contributions of individuals with autism and recognize the talent and diversity within the autism community.

03/16/2026

Here’s another real life moment from Dr. Veenema about reframing expectations as a parent and connecting with your kids. It’s another example of how we love walking with families in this parental journey together.

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 ❤️ 🩺

https://grkids.com/best-doctors-in-grand-rapids/?fbclid=IwZnRzaAPmMCxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeBgFY49_zuze9tCeXIoRX_IgIZ7TizL-KuRstc5IY7V_Nkj4haIXPfn_P5D0_aem_pAVsCaWM_YTVKsSWalqZLA

Searching for a new dentist, chiropractor or Grand Rapids pediatrician? Here's the area's favorite dentists, doulas, mental health practitioners and more!

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.