Your visit
While having a child is one of life's most precious experiences we understand that it may also be a little overwhelming. Rest assured that we will be with you every step of the way, beginning in the hospital just after the birth of your child. If you are choosing a Child Health Associates Physician as your child's primary care doctor, you will simply need to inform the nursery staff upon admission.
Drs. Jaimie Kane and Angela Mancini share the responsibility of visiting each one of our newborn babies and their families while in the hospital. You will be visited each day you are admitted by one of our physicians at which time you will have the opportunity to ask questions, discuss your concerns and share your thoughts. Our physicians will also assist you in setting up your first visit with our office before you leave the hospital.
Caring for children can be a very exciting undertaking and being a parent can be one of life’s most satisfying experiences. At Child Health Associates, we listen and care about your concerns.
Our Patients/Parents area is dedicated to addressing, educating and informing parents about some of the common issues and topics that we hear about as pediatricians.
We look forward to many years of providing support to you and your family.
Preparing for your visit
In order to ensure your child's visit is pleasant and handled most efficiently, please review the following suggestions before you arrive:
- We ask that you arrive 10 minutes early
- Be sure to bring your child's insurance card to every visit
- Be sure to bring a valid drivers license to every visit
- Cash, checks or credit cards (MasterCard & Visa) are acceptable forms of payment. Identification, such as a driver's license, is required if payment is by check.
We ask that you submit a copy of your child's medical records, including a current immunization record and a list of all medications, prior to their first visit. This ensures that their physician has adequate time to review their medical history.
Preparing your child for the visit
We make every effort to ensure that each visit is an enjoyable experience for everyone. Most importantly, reassure your child before arrival to assist our staff in preventing any stressful situations.
Upon your arrival, you will find that we offer a comfortable and child-friendly waiting area. Books and television are available for your child.
If you would like additional information on which vaccines your child will receive and at which office visit, please visit the American Academy of Pediatrics' Healthy Children site.
Resources
- American Academy of Pediatrics' Healthy Children
- The American Academy of Pediatrics is dedicated to attaining optimal physical, mental and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents and young adults.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- This site is a great source on information on infectious diseases and immunizations. Also includes travel information and information on bioterrorism.
- Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Provides product recall and safety information.
- Healthy Children
- HealthyChildren.org is the only parenting Web site backed by 60,000 pediatricians and is owned and operated by the American Academy of Pediatrics. This website provides general information related to child health and more specific guidance on parenting issues.
- Healthy Toys
- Searchable database listing amounts of lead, cadmium, PVC, arsenic and mercury found in hundreds of toys.
- National Child Passenger Safety Information
- Provides information on child safety seats from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
- The American Red Cross of Central Massachusetts
- Search for a CPR class near you.
- The Food Allergy and Anaphylasix Network
- This is a great organization whose mission is to “raise public awareness, to provide advocacy and education, and to advance research on behalf of all those affected by food allergies and anaphylaxis.
We strongly support the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) schedule for vaccination. This schedule was developed after many years of rigorous scientific research. This scientific research provides evidence that vaccines are highly effective and safe. There is no doubt that vaccines prevent disease and save lives.
Vaccination is one of the most important things that we do to promote the health of our patients. We strongly recommend vaccinating your children according the CDC/AAP schedule.
We are happy to answer any questions that you have about vaccines. The following websites are also very helpful resources:
- CDC: www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents/resources/index.html
- Immunization Action Coalition: www.immunize.org
- Vaccine Education Center: http://www.chop.edu/centers-programs/vaccine-education-center
Child Health Associates does not provide Travel Vaccines and Medications. These vaccines and medications are specific to where you are travelling, how long you are travelling, urban vs rural accommodations, and possible drug resistance in endemic areas.
To best serve your needs please contact one of the following clinics, as soon as possible, as they typically book several months ahead.
| MetroWest Medical Center 115 Lincoln Street Framingham, MA 01702 508-383-1473 |
Doctors Express 945 Worcester Street Natick, MA 01760 508-650-6208 |
| Framingham BOH
31 Flagg Drive, Door 14 Framingham, MA 01702 508-532-5470 |
Doctors Express
1030 Main Street Waltham, MA 02451 781-894-6900 |
| Southborough Medical of Framingham
761 Worcester Road Framingham, MA 01701 508-872-1107 |
Occupational Health Center of Waltham 840 Winter Street Waltham, MA 02451 781-684-0404 |
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AFC Urgent Care 38 Boston Post Road West Marlborough, MA 01752 508-658-0764 |
| Traveler's Advice & Immunization Center Massachusetts General Hospital 255 Charles Street Boston, MA 02114 617-724-6454 |
Children's Hospital Boston Travel & Geographic Medicine Clinic 300 Longwood Avenue Boston, MA 02115 617-355-5945 |
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Tufts Medical Center Traveler's Health Service 260 Tremont Street Boston, MA 02111 617-636-7010 |
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Travel Medicine & Immunization Clinic 110 Francis Street, LMOB GB Boston, MA 02215 617-632-7706 |
| Umass - Northborough Crossing 333 Southwest Cutoff Northborough, MA 01532 774-570-5000 |
Partners in Internal Medicine, PC 123 Summer Street, Suite 385 Worcester, MA 01608 508-363-7300 |
| Harrington Preventive Health 100 South Street, Suite 210 Southbridge, MA 01550 508-765-8196 |
Reliant Medical Group 123 Summer Street, Suite 220 Worcester, MA 01608 508-368-3122 |
| Reliant Medical Group Pharmacy 106 East Main Street Westborough, MA 01581 508-871-0704 |
Umass - Memorial Campus 119 Belmont Street Worcester, MA 01605 508-334-5214 |
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Alpha-Omega Medical Care 111 Elm Street, Suite 201 Worcester, MA 01609 508-753-7700 |
Umass - University Campus 55 Lake Avenue North Worcester, MA 01655 508-856-1720 |
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Doctors Express 117A Stafford Street Worcester, MA 01603 508-755-4010 |
Worcester Department of Public Health 25 Meade Street Worcester, MA 01610 508-799-8555 |
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Passport Health 365 Main Street, Suite 103 Worcester, MA 01608 508-365-2039 |