Resources
The things we find ourselves saying over and over, written down so you can find them at 2am.
When to call us, when to go to the ER
A plain-language guide to fevers by age, breathing trouble, dehydration, head injuries, and the symptoms that should not wait until morning.
Medication dosing charts
Acetaminophen and ibuprofen dosing by weight, plus Dr. Maidlow’s own charts for Benadryl and Zyrtec. Printable, and meant for the fridge.
Immunization schedule
What is given at each visit and what it protects against, alongside the current AAP and CDC schedule.
Newborn survival guide
Feeding, sleep, jaundice, umbilical cord care, and how to tell normal newborn weirdness from a real problem.
Developmental milestones
What to expect at each age and when it is worth bringing up, without the panic-inducing internet version.
Sick day care at home
Colds, stomach bugs, croup, and hand foot and mouth. What helps, what does not, and how long it should last.
Food & family resources
Help beyond the exam room.
Sometimes what a family needs is not a prescription. These are the local and state programs we point families to, and we are glad to help you get connected to any of them. No judgment, ever.
Michigan 2-1-1
One call or one website connects you to food, housing, utility help, childcare, and more anywhere in Michigan.
mi211.org · dial 211
United Way of Southeastern Michigan
Basic needs support, family programs, and financial stability resources across our region.
unitedwaysem.org
Michigan Poison & Drug Information Center
Free, confidential, and open around the clock. Save the number in your phone before you need it.
1-800-222-1222
Michigan Early On
Free early intervention for children under three with developmental delays or disabilities. If we are worried about a milestone, this is usually the first call.
Michigan WIC
Nutrition support, breastfeeding help, and food benefits for pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children up to age five.
Local food help
Be Church Food Pantry and Food Gatherers both serve families in our area. Ask us and we will tell you what is open this week.
Elsewhere
Sites we actually trust.
- HealthyChildren.org — the American Academy of Pediatrics site for parents. The single best first stop.
- CDC vaccine schedules and information statements — the source, in plain language.
- Van Buren Public Schools health services — forms, requirements, and school nurse contacts.
After-hours calls
For after-hours assistance, call our main office number and follow the prompts. Non-urgent messages will be addressed during regular business hours. Our after-hours service is intended to help determine whether your child should be seen in the emergency room, urgent care, or the next day. It is not intended for treatment or routine medical questions. New medications and medication refills are not prescribed after hours, so please plan accordingly. For after-hours concerns, please allow up to one hour for a callback.
If your child cannot safely wait
Call 911 or proceed to the nearest emergency room.