Information for Parents and Patients

Community Resource Links

Sparrow Health System has provided a database of medical resources available throughout the Greater Lansing Area. You can find the links on their web site.

Making an Appointment

When making an appointment please have the following information:

  • Child(s) Name and Date of Birth
  • Parent (Guardian) Name and Date of Birth
  • Insurance Information
  • Subscriber Information

Useful Information

  • Please arrive 15 minutes prior to appointment to complete necessary paperwork. Also have current insurance information, list of medications or changes in medication, previous surgeries or hospitalizations, and previous immunizations.
  • Please schedule your next follow-up appointment with the receptionist before leaving the office.
  • Children brought in by someone other than a parent or guardian, must have a written note indicating that the accompanying person is authorized to seek treatment on behalf of you will be required before the appointment can be conducted. In addition, our office may call you to verify that the note is authentic.
  • Insurance coverage varies and you will be responsible for those charges that are not covered by your policy as well as the deductible and co-pays. Less costly arrangements can be made for immunizations if we know in advance.
  • We ask you provide 24 hour notice if you need to cancel an appointment.
  • Release of medical information. In general, upon receipt of an approved medical records release form signed by the parent/guardian we will forward the appropriate medical information. Medical release forms are available at our office upon request.

Vaccine Information

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has put together a short video to address many of the questions you may have about vaccinating your child. For further information, you can consult

    For more information, a recent issue of The VacScene lists many helpful web sites that cover information such as:
  • VFC Universal Purchase Update
  • New Resources for Answers to Parents’ Questions About Vaccines
  • H1N1 Influenza A (Swine Flu) Update
  • New VIS for Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine
  • Did You Know….About HPV Vaccine Minimum Intervals?
  • Study Shows Combination Vaccine Safe and Effective for Infants
  • Printing the CIS form with a Td/Tdap primary series
  • Find Useful Immunization Information on the IAC Website
    • Download the PDF document here.