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  • Writer: Peter King
    Peter King
  • Apr 21
  • 3 min read





Happy Spring from Muskegon Pediatrics!


Happy Spring! Muskegon Pediatrics continues to work hard to help you keep your child as healthy as possible, thank you for allowing us to care for your child. We pledge to offer you the very #BESTCARE.


Welcome Dr. Lund!


Muskegon Pediatrics is fortunate to now have two doctors available to care for your children!


Dr. Lund is an amazing pediatrician who joined our team in March. She has been caring for children and families in West Michigan for more than 25 years. A longtime resident of Grand Haven, she raised her three children there and continues to call it home. Dr. Lund earned her medical degree from Michigan State University’s College of Human Medicine in 1995, following her undergraduate studies at Grand Valley State University. She provides comprehensive pediatric care and has a special interest in well-child visits, asthma management, ADHD, and pediatric mental health.


Now, when you call to schedule an appointment, you will be offered appointment times for both doctors, allowing you to choose a day and time that works best for your schedule.


School Forms


It is time to enroll for the next school year! Remember we can complete the required school forms at your child’s yearly well child check up appointment.


If your child has had a check up and needs a form completed, you can send it to us through your child’s portal, found at www.muskegonpediatrics.com or call the office.


Most kindergarteners will need their hearing and vision checked for registration. If your child has had a check up in the last year, we completed those at the check up and we can provide you with the information. If your child has not had a check up yet, please call 231-638-4120 to schedule an appointment.


Sports Physicals


If your child will be in 7th -12th grade, they will need a sports physical form on file at the school to participate in school sports. At Muskegon Pediatrics, the sports physical is part of the yearly check up.


We recommend all adolescents schedule their yearly check up soon, this will allow them to have a sports physical on file at school when it is needed and enable them to make a last minute decision to try a new sport. Please call 231-638-4120 to schedule your child’s well exam.


Care Closet


If you are in need of diapers, wipes, clothing, underwear, bras, feminine products, soap, toothbrush/toothpaste or deodorant please call our office so we can help, 231-638-4120.

If you have any items to donate, we would greatly appreciate them! Diapers and wipes are always needed, along with gently used children's clothing are what we are currently accepting. We are no longer accepting adult clothing. Please, no toys or household items.


Our care closet is open to everyone in the community, not just our patients. Please have your family members or neighbors call (231-638-4120) if they are in need and we will gather the items together.


Prescription Refills


There are two ways to request a prescription refill.

You can call our office and leave a message on the prescription refill line.

You use the portal to request a refill.


We do not receive requests or honor prescription refills from pharmacies. Please contact our office first if you are in need of refills.


Fun things to do around town


Lakeshore Museum - free for Muskegon County Residents with events and activities weekly

Muskegon Art Museum - has a fun spot for kids to do art. Free admission on Thursdays.

Hackley Library and the Muskegon Area District Libraries have story time, fun kits to take home and beautiful children’s sections for the child to enjoy

Muskegon Farmers Market - EBT accepted, try the new food challenge - every visit get 1 new vegetable/food to try with your kids to see foods they may like, but never tried.

Parks, parks, parks - we have an abundance of parks to explore - parks for just walking, parks for playing on playgrounds, parks with both. Take a snack or lunch to spend time trying a new park with your kids.


  • Writer: Jennifer King, M.D.
    Jennifer King, M.D.
  • Aug 2, 2024
  • 3 min read

Hello from Muskegon Pediatrics!


We hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful summer… Michigan summers are the best!

Here’s some important information and reminders we thought you might like to know.



School Forms


It is time to plan for the school year! Remember we can complete the required school forms at your child’s yearly well child check up appointment.


If your child has had a check up and needs a form completed, you can send it to us through your child’s portal, found at www.muskegonpediatrics.com or call the office at 231-638-4120.


Most kindergarteners will need their hearing and vision checked for registration. If your child has had a check up in the last year, we did those at the check up and we provide you with the information. If your child has not had a check up yet, please call 231-638-4120 to schedule an appointment.



Care Closet


If you are in need of diapers, wipes, clothing, underwear, bras, feminine products, soap, toothbrush/toothpaste or deodorant please call our office so we can help, 231-638-4120.


If you have any items to donate, we would greatly appreciate them! Diapers and wipes are always needed, along with gently used children's clothing.


Our care closet is open to everyone in the community, not just our patients. Please have your family members or neighbors call (231-638-4120) if they are in need and we will gather the items together.



Fun things to do around town

If you are getting bored going to the beach… here are a few things you can check out around town:


  • Lakeshore Museum - free for Muskegon County Residents with events and activities weekly

  • Muskegon Art Museum - has a fun spot for kids to do art. Free admission on Thursdays.

  • Hackley Library and the Muskegon Area District Libraries have story time, fun kits to take home and beautiful children’s sections for the child to enjoy

  • Muskegon Farmers Market

    • EBT accepted

    • Try the new food challenge - every visit get 1 new vegetable/food to try with your kids to see foods they may like, but never tried.

    • Power of Produce - get tokens to try new veggies

  • Parks, parks, parks - we have an abundance of parks to explore - parks for just walking, parks for playing on playgrounds, parks with both. Take a snack or lunch to spend time trying a new park with your kids.

  • Splash pad next to the post office in Muskegon - so much fun!

  • Parties in the Park Schedule



Influenza Vaccine Clinic

Save the date for September 21st and October 19th.

We will again have our annual drive-thru influenza vaccine clinic. Stay tuned for more information.




Mental Health


It’s normal for children to experience a wide range of emotions as they grow from babies to young adults. Life can be hard for adults too. If you are concerned about your own or your child’s mental health, you can call the crisis line at any time. The number is 988 and it’s not just for emergencies.


Also, if you are looking for counseling resources feel free to contact our office for a list of resources.



Prescription Refills


There are two ways to request a prescription refill.

You can call our office and leave a message on the prescription refill line.

You use the portal to request a refill.


We do not receive requests or honor prescription refills from pharmacies. Please contact our office first if you are in need of refills.



Free Health Care for those without Insurance or Underinsured


The Mission for Area People is now offering free walk-in medical care to uninsured or underinsured residents of Muskegon County. The clinic is open Mondays and Wednesdays 9am-12pm. It is located at 2500 Jefferson St. Muskegon 49444


Remember, healthy parents will lead to healthy families and kids! Please take care of yourself.




Best Wishes,


Dr. King



  • Writer: Jennifer King, M.D.
    Jennifer King, M.D.
  • Sep 6, 2023
  • 2 min read

Greetings from Muskegon Pediatrics!


I hope everyone has had a wonderful summer and a successful start to the school year. As the school year takes off and germs start to spread, remember that honey (for those over the age of 1 year) and nasal saline can be your child’s best friends for helping with stuffy noses, coughs and sore throats.


Influenza Vaccine


We are now offering the influenza vaccine for the season. For those older than 2 years of age we have the nasal flu vaccine, which is a spray and no poke, fuss-free option.


Drive-Thru Flu Clinics


Mark your calendars for September 23rd and October 21st. Between 8-11am, we will be hosting drive-thru flu vaccine clinics for children over the age of 2 years of age. It's a fuss-free way for your kids to receive the nasal flu vaccine without leaving the car. Registration links will be provided closer to the dates.


If you are unable to come to the drive thru clinics, if your child is less than 2 years of age or if you would like your child to get the injectable flu vaccine (the flu shot), please call 231-638-4120 to schedule your child’s visit.


Advances in the care of RSV


RSV is a virus that causes significant breathing problems in young children, causing some children to be hospitalized. Last year we had a particularly horrible RSV season with many children hospitalized. Since 1998 there has been a medication called Synagis available to babies with significant health problems to help them fight off RSV and protect them from serious problems from RSV. It has been cost prohibitive to provide to children other than those with other serious health problems.


This summer a new drug, Nirsevimab, was approved for use for all babies from birth to age 8 months. This new drug works the same way Synagis does, but it is cheaper and lasts longer; only one dose a season is required. This drug works by giving your child the antibodies to fight off RSV when your child should come in contact with RSV. This decreases the likelihood of serious problems.


It is recommended that all children ages birth - 8 months receive this medication starting in October of 2023. At this time Muskegon Pediatrics intends to offer this to our patients. We are currently awaiting information from insurance companies to make sure it will be a covered benefit and for it to be available to order. Once we have it in our office, you will receive a notice from us.


If you have any questions, please call the office (231) 638-4120.



Care Closet


If you are in need of diapers, wipes, clothing, underwear, bras, feminine products, soap, toothbrush/toothpaste or deodorant please call our office so we can help, 231-638-4120. Please share this information with others, we are here to help anyone in need.


If you are able to donate, we would appreciate donations of children’s clothing, coats, shoes, diapers, wipes, and hygiene items. Our closet can only continue with the generosity of others.



Stay Connected


If you have any questions our team is just a call away at (231) 638-4120.



Warm wishes,


Dr. King and the staff at Muskegon Pediatrics


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