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After-Hours Pediatric Care Service a Savior for Buffalo Grove Parents

There is no such thing as a minor illness when it comes to your child, and convenient timely access to a pediatrician, particularly after hours, is nearly impossible.  But not anymore! Now 365 days a year, parents can walk in to a pediatric office after hours and be seen by a pediatrician at PediaTrust After-hours Care less than 10 miles away in Libertyville.    

 

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics and recent research studies, retail-based clinics, although growing in popularity, are not an ideal source of care for children for a number of reasons, including continuity of care and depth of medical assessment.  PediaTrust pediatricians provide both an immediate treatment plan and peace of mind knowing that your child has been evaluated beyond the symptoms to ensure more serious issues are not at play.     

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“For years, each PediaTrust practice has heard from parents what a tremendous relief it would be to have a pediatrician available evenings, weekends and holidays,” said Dr. Arie Friedman, director of PediaTrust After-hours Care Services.  “Our individual practices have had a great track record of success as a result of our commitment to providing thoughtful and individualized care. Now that we have joined forces to form PediaTrust, we are thrilled to be the first independent physician group in Illinois to provide an after-hours care alternative to area families."

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Convenient for North and Northwest Suburban Parents

PediaTrust’s After-hours Care service was featured by Pioneer Press last week. PediaTrust’s After-hours Care service opened its doors in early July and has already garnered positive support and feedback from parents and children in the community. It is open to both PediaTrust and non-PediaTrust patients ages zero to 18 years. The service is located at Lake Shore Pediatrics at:

 

1800 Hollister Drive

Suite 220

Libertyville, Illinois

 

Hours are:

·         Monday through Friday from 6 to 10 p.m.

·         Saturdays from 1 to 5 p.m.

·         Sundays and holidays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

 

Who can you trust?

PediaTrust’s seven pediatric practices joined forces to achieve a common goal – to preserve our high standards for excellence using our more traditional, thoughtful care model proven successful for more than 28 years.  They have 12 offices located throughout Chicago’s north and northwest suburbs, including Elm Street Pediatrics, Fairview Pediatrics, Highland Park Pediatrics, Lake Shore Pediatrics, Pediatric Associates, Pediatrics Partners and Premier Pediatrics.

 

For more information on the After-hours Care service and PediaTrust please visit www.pediatrust.com

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