A Bright Future Pediatrics

A Bright Future Pediatrics, Dr. Berry, and Dr. Maun are relocating our office to 5400 W Plano Parkway Suite 210 Plano, Texas 75093 as of November 1. We are seeing our sick patients for 1/2 day on our final day in the Preston office on Oct 31. During this transition, our phone lines will be forwarded to an office cell phone to ensure we are available for our patients. As always, our goal is to provide quality care to our patients. Our phone number will remain the same, 972-208-8668 and we will continue to have a physician on call 24/7. We apologize for any inconvenience in this transition and appreciate your patience during our down time in transferring services to our new location.

A Bright Future Pediatrics is looking to add a caring, experienced medical assistant. We're seeking someone with a pleasant, upbeat personality, great people skills, and the ability to handle a busy patient load in an organized manner. Applicants should be comfortable with patient triage and vaccinating children.

If you or someone you know would possibly fit this description and are interested in applying, please complete the application and submit your resume.

We are back in business! Roads were clear; Dr. Berry and staff in house today. If your child needs to be seen, please call 972-208-8668. Phones will be answered until 430pm.

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We are again closed today due to our crazy Texas weather. Road conditions are very deceiving. Should you have an urgent issue, please call 972-208-8668. In hopes of opening tomorrow, we are following road and weather conditions. Please be safe and stay warm.

In the mean time, grab a coffee and ponder how 9=8. How many times did you have to watch to see it?

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A Bright Future Pediatrics will be closing for the day so that our wonderful employees can make it home safely. Many live quite far and have many overpasses to manage. As always, there is a Peditrician on call 24/7, should you need us for urgent issues. It is unlikely that we will be open tomorrow. Updates will be posted as the day progresses. Thank you for understanding and please stay safe yourselves.

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FORMULA RECALL NOTICE:
Abbott is initiating a proactive, voluntary recall of powder formulas, including Similac®, Alimentum® and EleCare® manufactured in their Sturgis, Mich. manufacturing facility. During testing in this particular facility, they found evidence of Cronobacter sakazakii in the plant in non-product contact areas.

We, at A Bright Future Pediatrics, did find that some of our patient samples of these products were affected. We have thrown them all out and had just received the shipment recently. We do not think that more than 4 cans were taken. If you have picked up Similac formula samples from our office or have purchased formula elsewhere recently, please click on the link and see if your can happens to be in one of the lot numbers which are being recalled.

Importantly, they have found that no distributed product has tested positive for the presence of this bacteria, and they will continue to test.

Cronobacter sakazakii is commonly found in the environment and a variety of areas in even your own home. It can cause fever, poor feeding, excessive crying or low energy as well as other serious symptoms.

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Home Abbott is initiating a proactive, voluntary recall of powder formulas, including Similac®, Alimentum® and EleCare® manufactured in Sturgis, Mich., one of the company’s manufacturing facilities. The recall does not include any metabolic deficiency nutrition formulas.

BABY IT'S COLD OUTSIDE!
As we will not see above freezing temps until tomorrow afternoon, we will have to call another ICE DAY out of the office tomorrow, Feb 4, 2022. We continue to have a physician on call 24/7. If you feel your child needs to be seen and it cannot wait until our office opens on Monday, please call 972-208-8668, and if our on call physician feels it is safe to care for your child via telehealth we can, or refer you to a trusted Urgent Care staffed by physicians, or the ER if needed.
A Bright Future Pediatrics plans to reopen at our normal business hours on Monday, Feb 2. 2022.

We would LOVE to see more pics of the kids making memories in the snow. Be Safe. Stay Warm. Have FUN. Make Memories!

THIS is Texas weather! Who is ready for some ice and snow...or not? We generally don't call snow/ice days early; however, as all schools have closed, the weather looks to be a couple days strong with icy, unsafe travel conditions, and as the building will be closed, we are closing our office tomorrow (February 3, 2022)

BUT WAIT! Our PHYSICIANS are still here for YOU!

Dr Berry plans to see her scheduled behavioral tele-health visits from her home office. If your child is sick and you do not think it can wait until the office reopens, please call 972-208-8668 to speak with the on-call physician. We can schedule a telehealth visit and if we can safely provide the care needed we will; if not, we can discuss our referral preferences to a trusted Pediatric Urgent Care.

Tomorrow evening/Friday morning we will reassess travel conditions, to notify you of further closures.

Be safe in your sledding and snowball shenanigans. Most importantly have fun making memories! Put down the technology and just have some good old-fashioned fun outside. While you are at it, snap some pics and share a pic in comments.

Our internet is down which also means our phone system is down. We are working on forwarding our main number to an office cell phone. We are so sorry for this inconvenience. We are frustrated by this, especially Dr Berry, as we know how much she loves technology!
Thank you for understanding. We will let you know as soon as internet and phones are back up.

Our awesome staff at A Bright Future Pediatrics has been able to vaccinate our entire waitlist plus. As such, we are not planning to have a Saturday vaccine clinic this weekend. If you desire to have your child between 5-11 yrs of age vaccinated against COVID 19 please call 972-208-8668 to schedule an appointment. As we still have some remaining vaccines, we will be offering vaccinations every weekday, with after school appointments available. Again, your child does not have to be a current patent of A Bright Future Pediatrics to receive a COVID 19 vaccination at our clinic.

Closer to normal!

The History of Daylight Saving Time

Do you need more sleep? Well you're in luck! Don't forget to set your clock back tonight, and n case your kids want to know see the link below. Sweet dreams from A Bright Future Pediatrics.

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The History of Daylight Saving Time Daylight Saving Time (DST) is used to save energy and make better use of daylight. It was first used in 1914 in Regina, Canada.

We received our 900 doses of Pfizer COVID 19 vaccine for 5-11 year olds today! Yes, we highly recommend them.

If you are looking to get your child in this age group their COVID vaccination, please send us an email
via :
[email protected]
with your child’s name, DOB, your contact info, email and phone number and a preferred date and time. We have begun calling families already on the list in to administer their child’s vaccine.

Your child does not have to be a patient to schedule. Please email via the above address as we are open to see our well and sick patients also. We are trying to ensure that our sick patients can reach us via phone.
We promise we will get back with you ASAP.

On our way to NORMAL!

The FDA and CDC have both passed EUA (Emergency Use Authorization) of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID 19 dosing for 5-11 year olds which is 1/3 the dose of the 12+ COVID 19 vaccine. We preordered 900 doses, pending EUA approval, and are awaiting our delivery.

We are planning a mass COVID-19 vaccination clinic for 5-11 year old vaccinations ONLY.

Pending arrival, plans are to have the clinic held on Saturday 11/13/21, to ensure a smooth and safe vaccine experience for your child.

If you plan to have your child 5-11 years of age vaccinated, please add them to the waitlist to ensure there is a vaccine available for your child on the day of our vaccine clinic as follows:

[email protected]

Please include all of the following:
Child's name, age, DOB
Your contact phone number and email

Your child does not have to be a patient of this practice to receive this vaccine from A Bright Future Pediatrics. Please share with Family and Friends.

Here's to being closer to getting our lives back to normal!

Research Study for Parents of Children with Medical Complexity

To our families who have a child with medical complexity including a congenital heart disease, we are sharing a validated opportunity to help understand your workload in caring for your child. Our physicians understand it is significant, however we know it is undervalued. Maybe this will help impact future services and parental help.

PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

for a study in parents of children with medical complexity
who also have certain types of heart defects
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You may qualify if:
* You are 18 years of age or older
* You have a child with medical complexity who is between
6 months and 5 years of age
* Your child uses medical technology (like a feeding tube)

If you qualify, you will receive a $20 electronic gift card for completing on-line questionnaires that may take up to 1 hour to complete.

If you are interested, please click on (or copy and paste) this link:
https://gsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4YZB7mbT8LdbC5M

or scan this QR code:


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For questions, contact Patricia R. Lawrence, PhD (c), RN, MSN

Phone number: 774-292-9234

Email: [email protected]

Research Study for Parents of Children with Medical Complexity A Nursing PhD student at Georgia State University is working on a research study to learn more about the skills and work needed by parents to care for their children with medical complexity who also have certain types of complex heart disease. If you qualify, you will receive a $20 electronic gift c...

Happy National Dessert Day! Oops, someone already claimed a couple pieces. Maybe we should check triglycerides on the staff today to see who dove in. What is your most favorite dessert?

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On world Mental Health Day, we at A Bright Future Pediatrics send virtual hugs and peace today. As COVID -19 has caused a significant increase in mental health issues over the past 19 months. COVID-19 infection created some directly, by infection, however most are indirect from the social ramifications of quarantine, fear, and loss of loved ones.

“Researchers were able to estimate that depression rose worldwide by 53.2 million cases, equating to an increase of 27.6% due to the pandemic. This spike brought the total global prevalence for major depressive disorder to 3,153 cases per 100,000 population.
As for anxiety disorders, an estimated 76.2 million new cases were brought on by the pandemic, corresponding to somewhere between a 64.3% to 90.6% spike in cases. These new cases brought the total global prevalence of anxiety disorders to approximately 4,802 cases per 100,000 population.” Data from The Lancet.

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Did you know that 120,000 children have lost at least one parent to COVID-19 already? It is unknown how many children have entered the foster care system due to this pandemic yet. This breaks our heart for these kids.

At A Bright Future Pediatrics, we have additional Pfizer COVID -19 vaccine for those 12+ in need. If you are a parent/caregiver and you have not yet received or completed your COVID-19 vaccination, please call us at 972-208-8668 to schedule your appointment today.

We're doing our best to help ensure our patients and families remain healthy. As the vaccine has not been approved for the 5 -11 year old population, we are not yet scheduling for this group, however you can request to have your child on the wait list to receive the vaccine if it is approved. Remember, if we feel safe giving this to our own children we will offer it to our patients. Stay safe, stay healthy.

Happy Labor Day from all of us at A Bright Future Pediatrics!
We are closed Monday, Sept 6 to allow our staff quality time with their loved ones in celebration of every working person. We will resume normal office hours on Tuesday, Sept 7 with phones answered from 830am to 430pm to schedule patients needing to be seen. Of course, one of our Board Certified Pediatricians is on call for the office while we are closed (24/7) in the event an emergency should arise. Have fun and be safe!

We are so sad to announce that Dr. Sarah Rylie, who has been a part of our team for the last 12 years, will be retiring from clinical practice after September to pursue a career in non-clinical medicine. She will be missed, but she is confident in Dr. Berry and Dr. Maun to continue to provide excellent care for her patients. If you see Dr. Rylie around our clinic, please wish her well as she moves into this new opportunity.

If you or anyone you know age 12 or older wants to receive a Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine (1st OR 2nd dose), we have several leftover from our current lot. They will expire Wednesday so must be given today or tomorrow. Call us at 972-208-8668 if you'd like to receive one. You do not need to be a patient in order to receive the vaccine.

Fun Friday! 😂

Show us your pics!

Let’s see your first day of school pics if your kids start back today!

Dallas ISD Makes Masks Mandatory as Students Return to Classrooms

In updated guidance for the 2021-22 school year, the American Academy of Pediatrics strongly recommends in-person learning and urges all who are eligible to be vaccinated to protect against COVID-19.

In addition to vaccinations, the AAP recommends a layered approach to make school safe for all students, teachers and staff in the guidance here. That includes a recommendation that everyone older than age 2 wear masks, regardless of vaccination status. The AAP also amplifies the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommendations for building ventilation, testing, quarantining, cleaning and disinfection in the updated guidance.

Dallas ISD Makes Masks Mandatory as Students Return to Classrooms Face masks will be mandatory in the Dallas ISD beginning Tuesday, the district announced.

We are getting lots of questions about the delta variant. Here are five quick facts about the new strain. It’s not too late to get protected by the vaccine! Call us at 972-208-8668 to get scheduled for a Covid vaccine (currently approved for age 12 and up)!

Alarming Delta Variant COVID-19 Cases Rising, Collin County Officials Say It's Time To Mask Up Again

Local health officials have encouraged everyone in our area to resume masking indoors due to rising rates of the delta variant. The vaccines have been shown to reduce risk of infection including by the delta variant as well as to reduce severity of symptoms for breakthrough cases. We still have Pfizer doses (available to all at no charge but by appointment only), and we continue to require masking at all times in the office for the safety of our staff and of other patients.

Alarming Delta Variant COVID-19 Cases Rising, Collin County Officials Say It's Time To Mask Up Again The CDC cited concerns over the delta variant of COVID-19 when announcing the latest masking recommendations. Collin County officials have followed suit.

A Bright Future Pediatrics is looking to add a caring, experienced medical receptionist. We're seeking someone with a pleasant, upbeat personality, great people skills, and the ability to handle a busy patient load in an organized manner. Applicants should be familiar with insurance verification and scheduling and possess excellent phone skills.

If you or someone you know would possibly fit this description and are interested in applying, please contact our office manager, Christy, at [email protected]

COVID-19 Vaccines are Here!
We are now offering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to patients and family members 12 years and older while supplies last. Please call our office at 972-208-8668 to schedule as soon possible as supplies are limited. COVID-19 vaccines will be given by appointment only and must be arranged at least 1 day prior to any already scheduled visit as we must count doses appropriately in order to use up an entire vial.

We will be closed today, July 5th, in observance of the July 4th holiday. We will open again for regular hours tomorrow morning, July 6th, at 8:30 AM.

As always, one of our board certified pediatricians is available for emergencies by calling the office and following the prompts. Have a great Monday!

Happy Fourth of July from all of us at A Bright Future Pediatrics!

Summer Updates:

1) COVID - 19 Vaccines Coming soon!
Be on the lookout! We are expecting our first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines sometime next week!!! We will send out an email and post on Facebook once they are received.

2) Well child visits and Sports Physicals
Don't forget to call to schedule your child's well visit or sports physical as soon as possible to avoid the back to school rush.

3) Ear piercing appointments available
Summer is a great time to get your child's ears pierced. We are currently scheduling appointments with Dr. Maun on Thursdays.

Nifty, nifty, look who’s … just kidding. Happy 40th birthday, Dr. Rylie!

A Bright Future Pediatrics would like to take a moment today to remember and honor the brave souls who sacrificed for our country.

Our office will be closed Saturday, May 29th through Monday, May 31st for observance of Memorial Day.

As always, one of our board certified pediatricians will be available by phone for emergency advice as well as telemedicine visits. If you believe your child needs medical attention, please call us at 972-208-8668.

Fun Friday: What is your weird grown-up super power?

Share yours in the comments!

Look at this color visibility test before you buy a kid's swimsuit

Something important to consider this weekend as many families will take their children swimming.

Look at this color visibility test before you buy a kid's swimsuit The color of a child's swimsuit could save their life.

Half of US states have fully vaccinated at least 50% of adults. The impact is starting to come into focus

Such encouraging news!

Half of US states have fully vaccinated at least 50% of adults. The impact is starting to come into focus At least 25 states, plus Washington, DC, have now fully vaccinated at least half of their adult residents, data published Sunday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows.

Fun Friday -- which would you choose?

Moderna CEO Expects FDA Approval 'Weeks Away' For Its COVID Vaccine For Kids 12-To-17

And the good news just keeps coming! Pfizer vaccines have been approved down to age 12, and Moderna appears to be close behind. Testing is going down for children as young as six months of age, the same age where we start giving flu vaccine.

Moderna CEO Expects FDA Approval 'Weeks Away' For Its COVID Vaccine For Kids 12-To-17 Moderna expects FDA approval of its COVID vaccine for children 12-17 years old is just weeks away.

CDC says fully vaccinated people no longer have to wear masks, social distance at gatherings of any size

What exciting news!! Read the article for more details on how the vaccine is beginning to help us get back to a level of normalcy.

The CDC continues to recommend masking in healthcare settings, so for our safety as well as yours, we will continue to require masks in our office.

CDC says fully vaccinated people no longer have to wear masks, social distance at gatherings of any size The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Thursday that people fully vaccinated against COVID-19 don’t need to wear face masks or social...