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09/09/2025

💉✨ Flu season is creeping in... but we’ve got you covered!
Both the flu shot AND flu mist are now available for our families with private/commercial insurance! 🙌👃💪

🛡 Protect your kiddos, your family, and your community — schedule your flu vaccine today to stay ahead of the germs!
It’s quick, safe, and helps prevent serious illness all season long. 😷🍂

📢 Heads up:
We’re still waiting on our State-supplied stock of VFC vaccines (for Medicaid, uninsured, or underinsured patients). We’ll post as soon as it arrives — pinky promise! 🤞📦

📲 Call, text, or message us through the portal to grab your appointment!

09/09/2025

💉 Let’s clear something up: Pediatricians don’t make money off vaccines.

We vaccinate because it saves lives, not because it’s profitable. In fact, the cost of storing, administering, and managing vaccines often exceeds reimbursement. Many practices — like ours — offer them because it’s the right thing to do for our patients and our community. ❤️

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), most pediatricians lose money or barely break even on providing vaccines, especially when offering both VFC (Vaccines for Children) and commercial stock. But we do it because preventing serious illness is part of excellent pediatric care.

Your child’s health and protection will always come first at Kids First — even when it’s hard. Because that’s what we’d want for our own kids too. 💙

📌 Learn more from the AAP:
https://www.aap.org/immunization

(And yes — this holds true beyond COVID!)

09/08/2025

💙 You’re Not Alone.
At Kids First, we believe mental health is just as important as physical health — and we’re here for our kids, teens, and families every step of the way.

🧠 September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month, and we want every family to know:
🔹 It’s okay to talk about mental health.
🔹 It’s okay to ask for help.
🔹 It’s okay to not be okay — and there’s help for that.

If your child is showing signs of anxiety, withdrawal, or emotional distress, don’t wait to check in. Talk to them, and talk to us. Pediatricians can play a powerful role in early support and intervention. 💬

📲 Call or message us through the portal to schedule a mental health check-in.

📞 Need immediate help?
Call or text 988 — the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7.

Together, we can create a culture where mental health is supported, stigma is reduced, and every child feels safe, heard, and valued.

***dePreventionMonth

09/08/2025

🚨 Coming September 30th! 🚨
We’re launching our brand new Develo Family Portal — designed to make managing your child’s care easier than ever. 💙

✅ View records
✅ Message securely
✅ Schedule visits
✅ Check in from your phone
✅ Pay online (for all your kids!)

📱 Simple. Secure. Convenient.
Stay tuned — we’ll be sharing more soon!

09/05/2025

🌟 Feedback Friday 🌟
We’re blushing over this sweet review! At Kids First, it’s not just about great care — it’s about making sure every visit feels easy, supported, and full of heart. From check-in to follow-up, we’re here for your family every step of the way. 🩺✨

09/05/2025

09/04/2025

🍂🎉 Mark your calendars — Dyer Fall Family Fest is almost here!
We’re so excited to be a sponsor for this awesome community event on Saturday, September 20 at Pheasant Hills Park!

🧡 Bounce houses, face painting, games, food, live music & more!
💙 Come hang with the Kids First gang and enjoy all the fall fun.

📍 Details in the graphic below!

09/04/2025

September is , and we’re here to support you every step of the way. Whether you’re a new parent, expecting, or a proud grandparent, this month is the perfect time to learn simple steps that can make a big difference in keeping your little one safe.

We’ll be sharing helpful tips and resources all month long to give you peace of mind and practical tools you can trust. Follow along and join us in making baby safety a top priority.

09/03/2025

✨ Did you know? Nearly every baby born in the U.S. receives newborn screening within the first 48 hours—yet many parents aren’t aware of how crucial this test is. ❤️

Newborn screening can identify rare but serious conditions before symptoms appear—conditions like metabolic disorders, certain genetic conditions, or critical congenital heart disease. Early detection can mean timely treatment, improved outcomes, and healthy development.

During Newborn Screening Awareness Month, we're reminding families that these screenings are lifesaving public health tools. If your little one has already been screened—great! If not or you have questions about what was tested and why—it’s never too late to ask your pediatrician. 🩺

09/02/2025

👟💙 We’re SO close — just 96% away from our $20,000 goal!

While race registration is now closed, you can still:
✔️ Donate online
✔️ Come cheer on the Kids First team in person!

Join us at Marquette Park on Sept 6 as we walk, run, and rally for the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana — where $1 = 3 meals for local families in need.

Every donation helps feed our neighbors and strengthens our community. 💛

📍 Marquette Park, Gary, IN
⏰ Check-in at 8AM | Race at 9AM CST
💻 Donate here:
🔗 https://secure.qgiv.com/event/goforgary5k/team/999227/

Let’s go the distance — together.

09/02/2025