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» If you do not have any COVID symptoms, please enter the building and check in with our staff to complete a symptom and exposure questionnaire.
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IMPORTANT
WE ARE NOT EMERGENCY CARE.
Please call 911 or visit your nearest ER if you have a medical emergency or COVID symptoms.

Our Medical Services

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We believe children are precious and need special, attentive medical services.

Port City Pediatrics is a medical practice that focuses solely on children. Our experienced and dedicated physicians and staff provide a comprehensive array of services specially suited to the unique health issues and requirements of children. These include such services as newborn care, general care, medication management, vaccines and immunizations, and physicals. Our primary focus and goal is your child’s health and well-being.

Medication Management

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Children are different from adults when it comes to administering and using medications. There are many considerations we take into account: is a drug safe and approved for children; what is the appropriate dose for the child’s age and weight; what adverse reactions do parents or caregivers need to be aware of? We take the medication management of your child very seriously.

Giving medications to children requires special skills. To gain the child’s cooperation and to administer the medication in the least traumatic manner, it’s vital to understand the physical characteristics and psychological needs of children at each developmental level. We use developmentally appropriate strategies to manage any fears your child may have and to enhance their treatment success. 

It’s also important to ensure that the child’s medication is continued through to completion. While the ongoing daily routine and distractions can sometimes sidetrack parents or caregivers from a complete follow through, we chart and follow the patient’s progress in detail to ensure the prescribed treatment is administered to completion.

Not only do we consider the patient’s age and weight to determine accurate dosages, especially with medications that don’t commonly have pediatric dosage recommendations, but we also assess the level of your child’s organ maturity and any interactions a new medication may have with other medications your child is currently taking (e.g., allergy medications, analgesics, steroids, asthma medications, etc.). This allows us to optimize the success of medication treatment as safely as possible.

SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT

HOW WE HELP YOU

  • We support you in your healthcare goals and desires
  • We provide the best possible treatment and advice based on current medical knowledge, research, and evidence
  • We manage acute illness, chronic disease, and give you advice on how to help your child stay healthy
  • We give you timely access to patient care with 24 hour assistance daily
  • We are a medical team that makes you feel welcome and comfortable

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General Care

Children are precious and need special, attentive medical services to remain in good health. Port City Pediatrics is a patient centered medical home serving Muskegon, MI and surrounding area, that provides the services you need. Come to our pediatric center and give your child the medical care they deserve.

Discover What We Do
We provide comprehensive pediatric care because we understand how valuable children are to you and how much care and attention they need. Our patient centered medical home offers a range of services including:

  • Newborn care
  • Vaccinations and Immunizations
  • Preschool and kindergarten physicals
  • Flu vaccines
  • Medication management
  • Sports physicals

We work to provide the care for your child that you cannot provide yourself, but we do it with the same level of love and attention that you would use. Our goal is to offer the medical expertise necessary to keep your child in excellent health. We understand that everyone, including children, needs medical attention at some point and we work tirelessly to be available to provide that help when the time comes.

We provide nursing triage during our office hours and after hours so that whenever the need arises, we are here to take care of your child. You can rely on us to give your child the care that they need, whatever the circumstances.

SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT

HOW WE HELP YOU

  • We support you in your healthcare goals and desires
  • We provide the best possible treatment and advice based on current medical knowledge, research, and evidence
  • We manage acute illness, chronic disease, and give you advice on how to help your child stay healthy
  • We give you timely access to patient care with 24 hour assistance daily
  • We are a medical team that makes you feel welcome and comfortable
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Vaccines & Immunizations

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Do you have a young child? You need to make sure they have immunizations for when they go to school or even out with friends. Port City Pediatrics provides all the necessary vaccinations for children, whether they're a newborn, kid, or teen.

What Immunizations or Vaccinations Does a Child Need?
As a child grows, they require different vaccinations to keep their bodies strong and protected from disease. A baby at just a few weeks old requires vaccines that protect against illnesses such as whooping cough and hepatitis B. In their first year, they also need vaccines for pneumococcal, rotavirus, meningitis, measles, chicken pox and flu (this should be an annual vaccine).

If they plan to start preschool, they need shots that protects against tetanus, whooping cough, polio, and diphtheria. Teenagers need immunizations as well to protect them against meningitis, tetanus, diphtheria and HPV.

What Advantages Come From Vaccinating a Child?
Your child's immune system develops as they grow. Vaccines will help boost that natural immune system further. Additionally, a vaccinated child not only has a better chance of not falling sick and staying healthy but helps others around them stay healthy as well. Also, a healthy child doesn't miss school, causing you to miss work. This helps your child's learning and your income.

Port City Pediatrics provides all the necessary immunizations for your child. We can advise you on what vaccinations your child needs, when your child needs them, and what vaccinations are coming up for your child.

Don't let your child get sick by missing an important vaccination or immunization. Call us for an appointment at 231-737-0411 and select option 1.

SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT

HOW WE HELP YOU

  • We support you in your healthcare goals and desires
  • We provide the best possible treatment and advice based on current medical knowledge, research, and evidence
  • We manage acute illness, chronic disease, and give you advice on how to help your child stay healthy
  • We give you timely access to patient care with 24 hour assistance daily
  • We are a medical team that makes you feel welcome and comfortable

Physicals

If your child is starting school, then you want them to be healthy. We offer preschool and kindergarten physicals to check on your child’s overall health before starting their school careers. At Port City Pediatrics, we specialize in children’s sports physicals. If your child needs a physical before they can play sports, give us a call.

Why Does My Child Need a Physical?
While some schools don’t require that your child has a physical before starting preschool or kindergarten, some will. Even if they don’t, this exam helps you understand how your child is doing and assesses their growth and development. During the physical, our doctors check your child’s height and weight, pulse, and blood pressure. We may also do a brief vision screening and see the child’s range of motion.

Right before kindergarten is a good time for your child to get their 4- to 5-year-old vaccinations. We offer these as part of the kindergarten physical, and these vaccines protect your child from illnesses and diseases. We can also give your preschooler or kindergartener a flu shot as part of the physical.

When Should My Child Come In?
We recommend that your child have yearly visits with their physician starting at 2 years of age. This helps us, and you, to follow and keep track of their growth and development over the years, making sure they are hitting all the important milestones.

When you and your children come in for a kindergarten or preschool physicals depends on your schedule. Port City Pediatrics has many different appointment openings for you to choose from. You can come in just before starting school or a few months prior. If you aren’t sure when would be best, then feel free to call our office to discuss your situation and the available times.

Sports Physicals
Most sports camps and schools require children to get a doctor’s physical before the child can join a sports team. Sports physicals are required to determine the child’s health and whether they can withstand the physical demands of their chosen activity. When you bring your child to Port City Pediatrics, our trained pediatric physicians will go over your child’s behavior and medical history with you. This allows us to set a good baseline for the kind of activity your child is suited for and to work around any existing health issues your child has. For example, a child with asthma may require a different strength of medication if they are involved in a cardio-intense sport such as soccer or lacrosse. A child with sensitive skin may need a prescription lotion or ointment if they engage in water sports such as swimming or polo.

What Happens During a Physical?
A sports physical is the next step up from a regular checkup. The doctor will check your child’s height and weight, look for warning signs of any potential problems, and check your child’s reflexes. If necessary, blood and urine analysis can be obtained to check for specific issues. Gender-specific issues may also be addressed, such as a hernia check for boys and addressing questions about menstruation for girls.

How Do I Schedule an Appointment?
To schedule an appointment for your child’s sports physical, call Port City Pediatrics at 231-737-0411 and select option 1.

SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT

HOW WE HELP YOU

  • We support you in your healthcare goals and desires
  • We provide the best possible treatment and advice based on current medical knowledge, research, and evidence
  • We manage acute illness, chronic disease, and give you advice on how to help your child stay healthy
  • We give you timely access to patient care with 24 hour assistance daily
  • We are a medical team that makes you feel welcome and comfortable
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Newborn Care

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Port City Pediatrics is proud to offer qualified newborn care to the greater Muskegon, MI, area. All of our doctors are board-certified and know the latest treatments available. Because we only work with children, you can trust that our experience focuses on those problems particular to children.

Having a newborn baby is an exciting time. It can also be stressful for new parents, so we're here to help you ensure your baby's health. Talk with us before your baby arrives to know you're in good hands, then call us anytime about your baby once the baby comes. To set up an appointment, call us at 231-737-0411 and select option 1.

Baby’s Early Visits
We check your baby within 24 hours of birth. About three to five days after your baby is born, we suggest bringing him or her in to us for its first doctor's visit. Here, we'll do a physical exam, check reflexes, and measure the baby.

Your doctor will then discuss a general timeline for your baby. The doctor will let you know when you should next bring in the baby and what to expect in the meantime. You'll also discuss vaccinations and learn the suggested immunization schedule for your baby. This is also a good time to ask our doctors any questions you have.

Baby’s Warning Signs
If you have any concerns about your baby at any time, call Port City Pediatrics. Some things to look for are a fever, breathing issues, vomiting, diarrhea, or clogged tear ducts. We can give you advice on what to do until you can come in with your newborn, and we can set up a timely appointment to help your baby. 

For medical questions, please call us at 231-737-0411 and select option 2 to speak with a phone nurse.

SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT

HOW WE HELP YOU

  • We support you in your healthcare goals and desires
  • We provide the best possible treatment and advice based on current medical knowledge, research, and evidence
  • We manage acute illness, chronic disease, and give you advice on how to help your child stay healthy
  • We give you timely access to patient care with 24 hour assistance daily
  • We are a medical team that makes you feel welcome and comfortable
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