What's New - Raleigh Pediatrics

Flu Vaccine Appt Scheduling is open! (9/24/2019)

We are currently scheduling Flu Vaccine Clinic Appointments in both locations. We are administering preservative free injectable flu vaccine this year. (flu shots)

There are several options for flu clinic appointments through the month of October, including weekday and weekend availability.

**There will be a Mass Flu Clinic in Raleigh on Saturday 10/12 and in Garner on Saturday 10/26.

NEW THIS YEAR FOR ESTABLISHED PATIENTS ONLY: We have enabled self-scheduling for the Saturday Flu Clinic dates only. If we have your email on file, you will receive an email with a link to connect and schedule an appt for either Saturday date. (If your child’s insurance has changed since his/her last visit, please provide insurance details in the additional comments field.)

**Weekday Flu clinics are scheduled in each location based on staffing availability and vaccine supply received. The weekday clinics start the first week of October. Please call to schedule an appt during our weekday clinics

**Flu Vaccine is currently being offered to eligible patients at scheduled office visits, including well visits, asthma or nurse visits and some sick visits also.

Please remember that an appointment is required to get your child’s flu vaccine. 　Raleigh Pediatrics’ patients are welcome to schedule in either location.

Please call to make your appointment today:

Raleigh – 919-872-0250

Garner – 919-779-6423

Update 9/4/2019 Changes to NC Medicaid and NC Healthchoice for existing Raleigh Pediatrics patients

This announcement is for existing Raleigh Pediatrics patients who are currently enrolled in NC Medicaid and NC Healthchoice. (**Updated 9/4/2019) Raleigh Pediatrics is participating with two of the new Medicaid Managed Care plans: WellCare of North Carolina and United Healthcare Community Plan. We are NOT participating with any of the other plans at this time.… Continue Reading

North Carolina Medicaid Changes

With changes happening in North Carolina, most Medicaid eligible families will need to re-enroll with one of the new Medicaid Plans. If you receive a letter like this from DHHS (see example below), you will be required to choose a Primary Care Provider (PCP) and a Health Plan before the deadline. Raleigh Pediatrics will be… Continue Reading

Upcoming NC Medicaid Transformation

If your child is currently a patient of Raleigh Pediatrics and is covered by Medicaid or NC Healthchoice, please read this information. In November 2019, NC Medicaid and NC Healthchoice are moving to “Medicaid Managed Care.” This means, instead of the state managing your healthcare plan, a private insurance company will be contracted to do… Continue Reading

Routine Screening Tools during Well Exams

The physicians of Raleigh Pediatrics perform comprehensive well exams on their patients following the Bright Futures (American Academy of Pediatrics) recommendations. These recommendations include timing of the exams along with appropriate testing, screening and lab work. It is possible that some portion of the exam may not be covered or may be applied to a… Continue Reading

New Patient Registration Tool

Raleigh Pediatrics is continuously looking for ways to improve our patient experience. We are excited to announce that we have invested in new technology to improve our check-in process, saving both time and paper. Beginning on June 21, 2016 you will be presented with a PhreesiaPad, similar to a tablet or iPad, to complete your… Continue Reading

New FollowMyHealth Patient Portal

We are now sending out invitations for our new FollowMyHealth Patient Portal. Some features currently available on the patient portal at this time include: Appointment Requests, Medication Refill Requests, and General Messaging. In addition, you will be able to view your child’s immunization records and vitals. 　More features will become available on the portal during future roll-out… Continue Reading

Poison Prevention

More than a million American children younger than 6 years suffer poisoning every year. Household cleaners, personal care products, and over-the-counter medications lead the list of poisons. This article will help parents prevent accidental poisoning in and around the home. Next week is National Poison Prevention Week. We encourage you to share this article in… Continue Reading

How to Protect Your Children During a Measles Outbreak

Since December 2014, a measles outbreak that began at Disneyland in California has grown to more than 120 cases in multiple states. Most of the people who have gotten sick were not vaccinated against measles. This is a stark reminder of the importance of making sure children are fully vaccinated. This article provides answers to… Continue Reading

Information on Childhood Infections from HealthyChildren.org

The AAP’s HealthyChildren.org September newsletter has highlighted some common childhood infections, such as head lice and hand-foot-and-mouth disease, as well as provided information on the current outbreak of Enterovirus D68 in the Midwest United States. Click here to read the newsletter. Visit HealthyChildren.org for other useful information for parents.

What's New?

September 23, 2019 Flu Vaccine Appt Scheduling is open! (9/24/2019)

We are currently scheduling Flu Vaccine Clinic Appointments in both locations. We are administering preservative free injectable flu vaccine this year. (flu shots) There are several options for flu clinic appointments through the month of October, including weekday and weekend availability. * read more

August 9, 2019 *Update 9/4/2019* Changes to NC Medicaid and NC Healthchoice for existing Raleigh Pediatrics patients