Sumner Pediatrics PC

01/07/2022

01/06/2022

Attention Everyone:
The last day to get the requests in for medical records and be able to pick them up is Friday January 7th. We will no longer be at the normal location after 4pm on the 7th. If you do not request your medical records until after this date you will need to mail in a record request to:

Sumner Pediatrics, PC
PO Box 61017
Williams St
Longmeadow, MA 01106

It must include Your name, Address and working phone number.
Each of your children's first and last names along with their dates of birth. You must include the new office information that you would like their records faxed to. Remember to sign and date the request.

12/10/2021

Attention All: If you would like to come into the office for the last time and say your goodbyes to Dr. Sickle and the staff, we will be doing a visiting day on Tuesday December 21st between the hours of 2pm-430pm. Masks are still required for all.

12/06/2021

We are looking for your memories and or short stories that you would like to share with Dr. Sickle from over the years. Please comment them below or send them through messenger. Thanks in advance!!

11/23/2021

Holiday Hours:

11/21/2021

Mobile Covid Clinics for kids 5 and older today located at the Wilbraham Town Hall and also at the Springfield Museums.

10/28/2021

***Attention***
Sumner Pediatrics is happy to announce that Dr. Maciborski will be relocating to Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine. The offices are located at 2207 Boston Road in Wilbraham, MA 01095 and also 35 Turkey Hill Road Belchertown, MA 01007. She will be seeing patients in our office until 12/24/21, so be sure to book your last appointment with her before she relocates.

10/06/2021

Dear Families,

I wish to announce that I will be retiring as of December 24, 2021 and Sumner Pediatrics will be closing. I will miss seeing you, miss watching your children grow into adults, miss celebrating your baby rolling over for the first time, miss all the delightful things your children have said, miss walking through some very rough times with some of you. It has been a rewarding pleasure. Thank you for trusting me, and allowing me to be part of your lives. You have enriched my life.

I am saddened that my retirement means that Sumner Pediatrics will close, but the climate is not conducive to sell a practice. Over the next three months, I urge you to find a new pediatrician for your family since we will not be available for appointments or refills after December 24, 2021. I can suggest the following practices:

Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine with offices in Wilbraham and Belchertown
Redwood Pediatrics, East Longmeadow
Pediatric Services of Springfield, East Longmeadow
Pediatric Associates of Hamden County, West Springfield

You may also call the Baystate Medical Center referral line at 413-794-5412 for help in finding a new pediatrician.

Sumner Pediatrics will prepare your children’s records for your new pediatrician. Once you have chosen a new pediatrician, please complete and sign the release form and return the release to us. You may drop the release at Sumner Pediatrics, mail it via snail mail, email it to General@sumnerpc.org or fax the release to 413-782-7558. We will then forward the records to your new pediatrician.

With all good wishes for healthy and satisfying lives,

Dr. Christine Sickle

09/22/2021

*****Attention All*****
Sumner Pediatrics wishes to announce that Dr. Christine Sickle will be retiring as of December 24, 2021.

While we are happy for Dr. Sickle, we are saddened that is also means that Sumner Pediatrics will be closing permanently as of December 24, 2021.

We would like to try and make this transition as easy as possible for all our families. Please contact the Baystate referral line at 413-794-5412 for assistance with finding a new pediatrician to fit your needs. You can go on our website Sumnerpediatrics.com to download our release form. We need a completed and signed release form for us to get your child's records ready for the new provider. We will prepare a copy of your child's last well child care visit, your child's complete immunization record, problem list and medication list for you at no cost. If you would prefer to have the full chart, there will be a fee of $30.00 per child required at the time of the request.

Sumner Pediatrics would like to thank all the families we have served over the last 67 years. It truly has been a pleasure and we wish you all the best.

09/02/2021

****Attention All****
Sumner Pediatrics will be closed on Monday September 6th, for observance of Labor Day. We will reopen on Tuesday September 7th @ 8am. Have a wonderful holiday weekend. 🙂

07/13/2021

One of the best ways for family members to protect themselves against illnesses is to make sure their hands are washed with soap and water and they avoid touching their faces as much as possible.

07/08/2021

If you are taking vitamins or supplements, please include their names in the information we request. There are a great many of these products that cannot be combined with certain prescription medications.

07/06/2021

As the number of risk factors increases, so does the risk for heart attack. In fact, having just one of the risk factors doubles the chances of developing coronary heart disease.

07/05/2021

Just a reminder, the office is closed today. We will reopen tomorrow on Tuesday July 6th at 8am.

07/01/2021

Annual physicals are important for maintaining your health. As you age, your body changes and many things can happen from one year to the next. A physical gives you and your doctor a good picture of the state of your health.

06/30/2021

Attention All:
We will be closed on Monday July 5th for the observance of July 4th. We will reopen on Tuesday July 6th @ 8 am. Please plan accordingly for refills and paperwork. A provider will be available for emergencies only. We wish everyone a Happy Fourth of July!!

06/29/2021

COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) is a serious ailment. When there is excessive inflammation in the lungs, abnormalities to their structure develop that block airflow permanently.

06/24/2021

When you have been prescribed medication, always ask any questions you have about its purpose, how to take it, and any side effects. You should also carefully read the label and safety information, and follow the instructions for storing the medication.