Traverse Area Pediatric and Adolescent Clinic

08/27/2025

FYI for families with appointments on Thursday that come in via Cedar Run or N Long Lake.

08/19/2025

PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY: No-Body Contact Recommendation for Portions of West Grand Traverse Bay and Connected Waterways.

On Monday, August 18, 2025, at approximately 8:30 p.m., an estimated 500 gallons of untreated raw sewage were accidentally released into Kids Creek through a stormwater drain outlet near the intersection of Cedar Street and Sixth Street in Traverse City. The discharge occurred during a construction project to repair an existing sewer main.

In response, and out of an abundance of caution, the Grand Traverse County Health Department has issued a no-body contact advisory for surface waters in the following areas:

Affected Areas:
-Kids Creek: From the 6th Street bridge to the confluence with the Boardman River near Wadsworth Street
-Boardman/Ottaway River: From Wadsworth Street to the mouth of West Grand Traverse Bay
-Clinch Park Beach
-Sunset Park Beach

To view the full media release, visit our website: www.gtcountymi.gov/2609/Media-Releases

07/28/2025

Our community is reeling after the tragic event on Saturday. During times like these, it's important to check in with our children. They may have questions, fears, or emotions they don’t know how to express.

If you're unsure how to talk to your child about what happened, these trusted resources offer helpful guidance:

Healthy Child: Talking to Children About Tragedies
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/Media/Pages/talking-to-children-about-tragedies-and-other-news-events.aspx

SAMHSA - Tips for Talking With Children After a Traumatic Event
https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/tips-talking-to-children-after-traumatic-event.pdf

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) encourages parents, teachers, child care providers, and others who work closely with children to filter information about the crisis and present it in a way that their child can accommodate, adjust to, and cope with. Includes the video, "AAP Tips on Talking t...

07/14/2025

Car Seat fitting event!

Don't miss our next car seat event! Call 231-947-3000 ext. 1234 to make an appointment today!

07/01/2025

Cherry Festival is in full swing! And there are plenty of free family fun events on the agenda this week.

Join us for the Ultimate Cherry Celebration June 28 to July 5, 2025 in beautiful Traverse City, MI

07/01/2025

As a part two to our Measles discussion, today Dr. Hazen talks about what do Measles look like?

For our pediatric practice families and the wider community; Dr. Hazen covers what the symptoms of Measles are and what to look for. ==DISCLAIMER==The infor...

06/27/2025

We know there have been a lot of questions about the measles outbreak and getting vaccinated early. Dr. Mulder sits down and goes over who is eligible, side effects, and why it is crucial to protect your children and the community from this disease.

For our pediatric practice families and the wider community; Dr. Mulder provides an update on the current measles outbreak in Grand Traverse County as of Jun...

06/24/2025

The Grand Traverse County Health Department (GTCHD) has confirmed a measles outbreak as of June 24, 2025.

Thus far, all the confirmed cases in GT county have been linked to one another by the GTCHD but this is a highly contagious disease that spreads through the air. Anyone who is not immune to measles is at risk. Measles symptoms can appear 1-3 weeks AFTER exposure.

Common signs and symptoms include:
- high fever (102-105F)
- cough, runny nose
- red, watery eyes
- tiny white spots on the inner cheeks, gums and roof of mouth
- multiple raised red bumps THAT ALWAYS STARTS ON THE FOREHEAD then spreads downward to the trunk, arms and legs. This rash appears 3-5 days after the other signs/symptoms and fade in the way it came (face will clear before the rest of the body)

Testing for measles requires samples from the urine, blood and throat. As such, Munson Medical Center has a dedicated space for testing those individuals. If you have been exposed or suspect your child has measles, please call the office to schedule a telemedicine visit with a provider as the first step.

PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE IF YOUR CHILD IS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 6 MONTHS AND 4 YEARS OF AGE, as he or she will most likely will be due for an expedited dose of the MMR vaccine. It takes up to 2 weeks for the body to form full immunity after receiving the vaccine.

For more information, please go to the GTCHD website or call our office with more questions.

06/19/2025

You May have seen that there has been a confirmed case of measles in Grand Traverse County.
We are in close contact with the Health Department and have been assured that this is a contained case.
The recommendations for the measles vaccine remain the same and can be found at the included link.
If you have further questions, feel free to call our office to talk to one of our nurses.

05/02/2025

The AAP recommends less than 2 hours of screen time per day. Here are some great free local community activities this weekend to get your kids to turn those screens off!

---Free Comic Book Day!---
Top Comics
Saturday 3rd: 10am-5:30pm
https://www.thetopcomics.com/events/

Top Comics will be celebrating Free Comic Book Day all day with an opportunity to pick up to 5 exclusive comic books for free to anyone that stops by.

---Learn to Geocache with East Bay Township---
Grace Macdonald Park
Saturday 3rd: 1pm-3pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/995551042753288

East Bay Township Parks Commission will be hosting a Geocaching Educational Event.

Geocaching is a treasure-hunting game where participants use GPS devices to find hidden containers, called geocaches, at specific GPS coordinates. These containers often contain logbooks for recording visits and may include small trinkets that can be exchanged with others.

It is easy to get started, as most, if not all, modern cell phones have the GPS capabilities to play.

---Star Wars "May the 4th"---
TADL - Woodmere
Sunday 4th: 1-2pm
https://www.tadl.org/event/may-4th-23052

Join the library for an epic Star Wars celebration filled with out-of-this-galaxy fun for young Padawans ages 5-12. Come in costume (or not) and enjoy Jedi-approved activities.

04/18/2025

New data from the CDC shows an increase in children with autism spectrum disorder. The numbers are increasing because of better and earlier screening, identification and access to autism evaluations. This is encouraging because when children are identified early, appropriate supports and services can be better tailored to their needs. Pediatricians want all children to thrive, including autistic children, and they are here to help families navigate screenings and diagnoses. Autistic children demonstrate behaviors that are different from some of their peers, but they are children who deserve love and belonging like all children. Learn more in AAP News: https://bit.ly/4jxVkNQ

04/09/2025

We are upgrading to a new website over the next week, which may result in some unexpected site downtime. But you can still reach your patient portal to contact us & request medication refills!

Patient Portal: https://patientportal.intelichart.com/login/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2f

Pay Your Bill: https://z4.phreesia.net/z4/patient/Payment.aspx/Start?encrypted=y8Aw23QjQ14_3xpZl8YSL8cgXZQOioCECJs_5E4wLYBfvYo99jITWdgAmzLE26Sr8kbctaBbfYgS0_5WaZNCwBtHZlG5k9kOP0fhqTd8XOQeCDYWNterPqed9bXBXP7FdxirDtj7E1pwzodKpdLM0rmwPBCpQhTsFPCJjf-cnb81

New Patient Paperwork: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:dcf4aa55-4ab0-4c7c-a9a7-7a590ce08c90