Douglas W Beal, MD & Associates, PC

Douglas W Beal, MD & Associates, PC Medical practice specializing in pediatric health care.

04/06/2022

Many of you should have received a letter sent by USPS from me dated March 29,2022. In the event you did not, I have attached a copy below:
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Dear clients,

As you may have heard, I will be permanently closing my office and retiring from clinical medicine on 06/24/2022 (the “Effective date”). It has been an honor and privilege to be your pediatric care provider. Lani Horstmann, RN, CPNP will continue practicing. At this writing I do not know who she will be affiliated with; however, I would encourage you to follow her. I have worked side-by-side with Lani for 15 years, and I trust her implicitly.

I will do what I can to facilitate your transition to ongoing quality care. If you are on maintenance medication, please ensure you have an ample supply. If you are receiving SCIT (allergy shots), your serum can be picked up during normal business hours. It will need to be kept cool and delivered to your new provider ASAP. The following individuals/health care facilities are available and currently accepting new patients:

COMO Cubs Pediatrics - 201 W Broadway, suite 4A, COMO 65203; tel. (573) 443-0937

Christina Stixrud and Associates – 1701 E Broadway Blvd, Unit 203, COMO 65201 tel. (573) 441-1000

Tiger Pediatrics - 303 N Keene St. Unit 404, COMO 65201 tel. (573) 777-7627

MU Hospitals and Clinics – pediatrics, family medicine and med-peds, COMO tel. (573) 882-4141

Of course, you may choose any provider, and you are not limited to the individuals or facilities listed above. It will be up to you to take steps to connect with a provider of your choosing.

On site, medical records have been retained well beyond the statutory limit. After a client reaches 20 years of age, and it has been at least 7 years from the last visit the chart is shredded in a HIPPA compliant manner. Upon retirement, all remaining health records will be transferred to Morgan Records Management, LLC (the “Records Custodian”). The Records Custodian will continue to maintain these records in accordance with applicable confidentiality and security standards and with other applicable laws. All records will be destroyed on or around June 30, 2042. If you wish to have a copy of your records sent to you or to another provider or facility, you may submit a written request to this office before closing, or to the Records Custodian after the Effective Date. I have directed my staff to send the growth chart, immunization record and recent well visit at no charge. If you want the entire record forwarded, my office adheres to the State of MO established fees. You will find these charges published on the MO Department of Health and Senior Services website. If you wait until the records have been transferred to the Records Custodian their charge to release the entire chart is significantly less. After the Effective Date your request should be directed to:

Morgan Records Management: Medical Records Online:
MorganRecordsManagement.com
->Patient Records Requests
->Request My Medical Records

->Email: Medical@MorganRM.Com

->(D) 833-888-0061

Please Note:
There may be a transition period from the time I close to the time Morgan Records Management has access to my charts.

I thank you for the opportunity of working with you, and wish you the best of health, happiness, and success in your life ventures.

Respectfully yours,
Douglas W. Beal, MD, MSHA
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Lani and I can continue seeing your child(ten) until June 24, 2022.

09/15/2021

We are continuing to experience issues with our phones/fax machine. We are out of the office this afternoon as it is Wednesday, and we are unable to roll our phones to Boone Hospital. If you are in need of assistance or need an appointment for your child, please call 573-815-8000 and asked to be connected to Dr. John Wilson. We will be back in the office Thursday at 8 am. We apologize for any inconvenience.

09/13/2021

We are currently experiencing phone issues. If you are unable to reach our office, please call Boone Hospital at 573-815-8000 and the call will be forwarded to us. We apologize for any inconvenience.

09/07/2021

The office is now open at 0800 hrs to better accommodate clients before school and/or work schedules. Please call for an appointment.🤓

08/31/2021

The office has received a limited number of Flumist (intranasal influenza vaccine). It can be administered to clients 2 years and older who do not have a compromised immune system. Please call the office to schedule a nursing visit.

We are still waiting for the injectable influenza vaccine. A new post will be created when it becomes available.

Have a safe and blessed Labor day weekend.😊

07/12/2021

My office is closed every Weds. afternoon. All telephone calls will be forwarded to Boone Health. Dr. James Garb covers me during this time. If your child needs medical attention or you have a question please call. Neither I nor my staff monitor FB or Messenger daily, so please do NOT leave a medical question, photograph or request advise on this social platform (FB).

05/12/2021

This is the third time I have attempted to post this opinion. Either the reviewers do not approve the content or there has been user error.

Most, if not all, of you have heard that Pzifer's Bio-N-Tech COVID-19 vaccine was given Emergency Authorization Use (EAU) approval this week. On Tuesday the office received several phone calls to solicit our recommendations.

While the risk of death from 0-19 years of age is near ZERO (0.003%), I am an advocate for this immunization. The benefits include:

1. If your child(ren) are exposed there is a minimal risk of getting sick.

2. Vaccinating your child(ren) will protect those most vulnerable in our population e.g. elderly (parent(s), grandparent(s), your 'olefart' pediatrician).

3. If your child(ren) get exposed they do not have to self-isolate for 2 weeks.

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a tsunami of mental health issues. Depression and anxiety have increased 30-40%. Su***de is 300% more likely.

This is the greatest worldwide biologic threat in my lifetime. Politicians have used this calamity to 'spin' their agenda. COVID-19 is a virus. It infects and kills regardless of political ideology. There are many theories surrounding the emergence of this Coronavirus. It came from China. Was it accidental or a deliberate release from their level 4 Biologic lab? Did it come from the exotic meat market. The answer is above my pay grade.

There have been numerous anecdotal, empiric, and double blind medical treatments tried. We are winning this battle, but in order to win the war against this pest we must fight this together. One people, under God, and indivisible.

As you weight the risks and benefits of this vaccine for yourself and your children, I implore you to analyze the information for yourself. Trust credible medical experts.

02/16/2021

Due to inclement weather, our office will be closed today. If you need assistance or have a question about your child, please contact us by calling Boone Hospital Center at 573-815-8000.

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