If your child tested positive for COVID 19 and participates in sports
Anyone who had a positive COVID-19 test should get their doctor’s approval before returning to exercise or sports. They need a minimum 10-day period to rest, without exercise or competition.
Before returning to physical activity, children should be screened for heart symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath, fatigue, irregular heartbeat , or fainting . A child with a positive heart screening will need an EKG and referral to a pediatric cardiologist for possible additional cardiac tests.
Once cleared, the child can start a g radual return to physical activity. The doctor will recommend a schedule b ased on the child's age and h ow severe th eir COVID-19 sympt oms were.
Children who were very sick from COVID-19 or diagnosed with MIS-C must be treated as though they have an inflamed heart muscle ( myocarditis ). They should not exercise or compete for 3 to 6 months. A pediatric cardiologist should examine these children before they are allowed to return to exercise or competition.
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We live in the age of technology. We offer televisits for patients, this is done in the privacy of the providers office. We understand that parents want to document children's milestones, that being said, filming in our office is not allowed. This is for the privacy of our staff and other patients. We appreciate your cooperation.
Please note our office hours have been updated.
See patient information for our office and financial policies, also refer to the dropdown insurance/payment link.
Patients under the age of 18 years must come to each office visit with a parent, legal guardian, or authorized representative (see patient information dropdown select patient forms and you will find the authorized representative form)
We ask that you review our website for helpful information on scheduling, finding required forms, and other useful items.
About medical forms
All forms will take 1-2 weeks to be completed.
Our practice provides a copy of your child’s visit, at each preventative exam. Please make a copy/photo for your records.
Each form is reviewed by our staff and providers. It is NOT JUST A SIGNATURE.
Our practice has a policy that has been in place since 2013. There is a $5.00* per form fee. This also includes printing out school forms. We scan them in as a courtesy but we are not required to keep them as part of the medical record.
We appreciate your understanding and advanced planning. This time of year, can be very busy. Please allow for this and plan accordingly.
*starting Tuesday September 4, 2018 form fees must be paid AT the time we RECEIVE the form(s).
We will not work on forms until payment is received. If you wish your form(s) to be mailed out please include a self-addressed stamped envelope.