Next Generation Pediatrics

01/23/2026

Becky here, and by here, I mean in office. We are in the office today, we have appointments available for both sick and well.

If you are going out, please remember to bundle up and cover exposed skin. One of the weather reports said that exposed skin can start to experience frostbite within ten minutes, with the younger and the older being at higher risk. We don't want to see you for this.

Putting on my Mom Hat, with my Dad's voice in my ear: for your car, even if it's a new one that is reliable, make sure you have topped off your windshield washer fluid (I use the deicer combo in the winter months); blankets, water and snacks, just in case you're stuck for some reason; an extra hat and gloves too.

For those of you that are staying home today, what's on your agenda? If you're having a soup day, what are you making?

01/21/2026

We have a meeting today from 1 - 215, so phones will be off during that time.

01/13/2026

Becky here, with an update to my last insurance post.

Some families received a letter stating that Dr Schening was out of network with Blue Cross Blue Shield Community insurance. When we recredentialed last fall, there was a mistake in processing on the state's end. We were initially told it would resolve by mid February.

We are happy to say that four of our five providers have had this issue resolved. We are currently waiting for one provider to be recredentialed and then any provider can see any patient with any insurance.

Some of you may have been assigned to a new provider. I would still wait until this last bit has resolved before calling your insurance to switch back to Dr Schening.

Thank you so very much for your patience and understanding as we worked through this. It makes a tough situation easier, and we do appreciate it.

01/09/2026

01/05/2026

Becky here, looking for information for one of our families. I have a family that lives in the Pingree Grove area that is looking for a home school co-op. They are having a hard time finding something that fits. She is willing to drive 20-30 minutes, so it doesn't have to be something "in town".

Does anybody have any suggestions that I can pass along to them?

12/23/2025

Becky here, with an insurance update for our families that are covered by any of the Medicaid insurance plans.

Some of you have gotten a letter stating that we will be out of network effective December 31, 2025. If you have a managed care plan, they may have already assigned you a new provider.

There was an error made when the paperwork for re-credentialing was submitted to the state in August. The state is aware of their error and are working to correct it on their end. It should be resolved by early to mid February 2026.

In the meantime, you can still be seen in office. We will post any updates as soon as we have them.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

12/09/2025

Becky here. This feels like it might be important to someone. We found this in the foyer today. If it's yours, let me know and I'll drop it in the mail.

12/05/2025

There is a recall alert for glucose sensors.

Certain Abbott Diabetes Care Continuous Glucose Monitor sensors may provide incorrect low glucose readings

12/02/2025

I am on the executive board for EPEL. We do a lot of great work for our community. If you have a few dollars, please think about donating to us. We are trying to make all children in our community successful!