Recalls
We want to help you to keep your children safe and healthy. We understand it can be hard to keep track of all the recalled products and medicine that affets your child's health and safety. We make a sincere effort to list all known recalls. Our triage nurses are always available to answer questions about recalled medicine listed below.
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10/25/10 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning to consumers that Hyland’s Teething Tablets may pose a risk to children. For more information about this warning go to Healthy Children or FDA website.
9/23/10 Similac Advanced powder formula has been recalled. This does not affect liquid ready-to-feed formula, concentrated infant formula or Alimentum, Elecare, Neosure. To find out if this recall has affected you please call Abbott labs 1-800-986-8850 or go to www.similac.com/recall and put in the lot number of any cans of Similac Powder formula you have. If you own any of these affected forumlas the hotline and website will explain how to go about disposing of formulas and reimbursement information.
6/4/10 McDonald's has recalled movie themed drinking glasses due to Cadmium risk. For more information about this recall, please go to the U.S. Consumer Safety Product Commission's website.
TPG ANNOUNCEMENTS
Patient Portal
Our goal is to provide our patients with the best experience possible when interacting with our providers and staff. Starting in late spring, our web-based patient portal will allow you to simply and securely fill out registration forms, pay your bill on-line, and update contact and insurance information. Please use the "Contact Us" feature above to receive an invitation to sign up for our portal later this spring.
KidsDoc Symptom Checker App
The American Academy of Pediatrics has a KidsDoc Symptom Checker App for iPhone and Android. This app has a symptom care guide including appropriate homecare measures to take and advice on when it is necessary to call our overnight Triage service to seek help for your child. This can be a great tool to use when your child is sick in the middle of the night or when you are on the go.
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