We Remember Lynn Rozema, RN, MPH, MBA, Practice Manager
Lynn Rozema, Practice Manager at Wheaton Pediatrics, and her husband Ron both died on Saturday, May 5 in a traffic accident. Over the course of her 24 years of working here, no employee worked harder or was more important to Wheaton Pediatrics than Lynn. With heavy hearts we ask that you please remember Lynn and .. read more
Time to book your summer physical appointments
Remember to book your appointment for your child’s summer physical soon so you have a better chance of getting the provider and time that works best for you. Summer appointments fill quickly. Our schedules are open for June and July, with the August schedule opening in the next 1-2 weeks. Please be aware that for .. read more
Exit Children’s Memorial Hospital – enter Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
AKA “Lurie Children’s” If you have not seen anything in the news regarding the construction of the new children’s hospital in Chicago, the building is completed and the new facility (225 E Chicago Avenue), located next to Northwestern Hospital , will open on June 9, 2012. The design is fabulous and this location will offer state .. read more
Cardiac Risk Study
Wheaton Pediatrics is participating in a NHLBI Cardiovascular Risk Reduction in Children study through Children’s Memorial Hospital. Going forward at well and sport checks; our patients who are 9-11 years of age and 17-19 years of age we will be screened for lipid levels at the visit. If risk factors are identified per the new .. read more
Offering Medical Care in Haiti…
Vanda Marsh, one of our pediatric nurse practitioners, has just returned from her 12th medical mission trip to Haiti. Vanda led a team of 21 medical and ancillary professionals on a weeklong trip to Gramothe, Haiti. Gramothe is a rural village 15 miles south of Port-au-Prince. During their week Vanda and the team treated 851 .. read more
Pro-Active Kids Program
Wheaton Pediatrics is happy to collaborate with a program called Pro-Active Kids. This is a FREE program for kids 8-14 and families who struggle with unhealthy weight. Locations are in the Wheaton/Naperville area. Pro-Active Kids staff includes fitness trainers, licensed nutritionists and licensed counselors. For complete information or to enroll your child you can call .. read more
Congratulations to Dr. Liber
Congratulations to Dr. Liber for being named to the 3rd consecutive edition of Top Docs in Chicago Magazine in 2012.
Influenza Vaccine Update – 11/1/11
For this influenza season, the CDC is recommending that ALL people 6 months and older receive influenza vaccine. Wheaton Pediatrics has received shipments of all types of vaccines for our commercially insured and cash pay patients. We are waiting for additional injectable vaccine for our Medicaid insured patients 3 years and older, but have vaccine .. read more
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Wheaton Pediatrician Offers Advice to Help Soothe a Sick Child via News 10 New York
Wheaton pediatrician and father of four Dr. Peter I. Liber advises parents to elavate their child’s head during sleep while their child is sick. According to Liber this will allow the nasal passage to drain out and prevent postnasal drip from turning into a cough.
Sniffle Solutions
No mom wants her child to feel miserable — and the common cold can really wipe a kid out! Fortunately, combining a few simple moves with time-tested remedies can help ease your little one’s symptoms. So the next time she starts coughing and sneezing, try these savvy tricks to soothe your sick kid in no time.
