If you think that your child might be infected with Coronavirus, please contact us at (501) 224-5437 and ask to speak with one of our nurses. You will be given instructions on what to do regarding testing. We do Coronavirus testing at our office with an accurate molecular SARS-CoV-2 test, the Abbott ID Now testing platform. This is an accurate molecular test which is used primarily for people who are sick with Coronavirus. We can also arrange for an even more accurate PCR type test at Arkansas Children’s Hospital for people who are exposed and yet have no symptoms. You can find out more information by clicking on our Corona virus page.
If you are diagnosed with COVID-19, do not come to our office for Coronavirus treatment. A nurse will be screening all visitors to the clinic. For mild symptoms, it is best to stay at home and use our common cold guidelines to treat this illness: Tylenol for fever, and extra fluids to prevent dehydration. Almost all young children fall into the category of mild disease. If your child has COVID-19 and also has a chronic medical condition such as described by the CDC here, please schedule a telemedicine visit with us to discuss the situation. In the rare event that your child develops severe Coronavirus disease symptoms such as shortness of breath, dehydration, confusion or feeling faint, like they might pass out, call 911 or go to the Arkansas Children’s Hospital emergency room. Please call the ACH ER prior to arrival to tell them of your emergency to get instructions on how to enter the emergency room.
New CDC guidance for quarantine and isolation can be found here: https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2021/s1227-isolation-quarantine-guidance.html
Here is a return to play decision diagram following COVID-19 illness in athletes from the American Academy of pediatrics: https:::downloads.aap.org:AAP:PDF:ReturntoPlay_Algorithm_0921
The Arkansas Activities Association form for return to play can be accessed here: https:::www.healthy.arkansas.gov:images:uploads:pdf:AAA_COVID_RTP_821
Here are some helpful links about COVID-19:
- https://www.healthychildren.org/…/2019-Novel-Coronavirus.as…
- https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov
- https://uamshealth.com/healthnow/
Reviewed 1/13/2022 by Dr. Byrum
July 2020
Saturday Clinic July 4, 2020
Due to July 4th holiday this Saturday, the clinic and telemedicine physician will not be working. If you have an urgent concern with your child, please contact the Medical Exchange at 501-663-6900. For any emergency, please go to your local Emergency Department. We hope that you have a wonderful and safe holiday celebrating our nation's Independence Day.
June 2020
Telemedicine Physician for Saturday Clinic June 27, 2020
On Saturday, April 11, 2020, our Saturday morning “walk in” sick visit clinic was closed until further notice. This closing is due to a very low utilization of this clinic by our patients due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Our on-call physician will be available for telemedicine visits on Saturday mornings from 9:00 am until 11:30 am. A sign will be posted [...]
Telemedicine Physician for Saturday Clinic June 20, 2020
On Saturday, April 11, 2020, our Saturday morning “walk in” sick visit clinic was closed until further notice. This closing is due to a very low utilization of this clinic by our patients due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Our on-call physician will be available for telemedicine visits on Saturday mornings from 9:00 am until 11:30 am. A sign will be posted [...]
Telemedicine Physician for Saturday Clinic June 13, 2020
On Saturday, April 11, 2020, our Saturday morning “walk in” sick visit clinic was closed until further notice. This closing is due to a very low utilization of this clinic by our patients due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Our on-call physician will be available for telemedicine visits on Saturday mornings from 9:00 am until 11:30 am. A sign will be posted [...]
Telemedicine Physician for Saturday Clinic June 6, 2020
On Saturday, April 11, 2020, our Saturday morning “walk in” sick visit clinic was closed until further notice. This closing is due to a very low utilization of this clinic by our patients due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Our on-call physician will be available for telemedicine visits on Saturday mornings from 9:00 am until 11:30 am. A sign will be posted [...]
May 2020
Well Child Checkups this Saturday May 30, 2020
We will be offering Well Child Checkups this Saturday, May 30th with Dr. Jerry Byrum from 9am to 11:30am. To schedule your child's check up with Dr. Byrum, please call our office. We will still be offering telemedicine visits on Saturday as well for any sick children. For your telemedicine visit for a sick child, you may either call the office [...]
Telemedicine Physician for Saturday Clinic May 23, 2020
On Saturday, April 11, 2020, our Saturday morning “walk in” sick visit clinic was closed until further notice. This closing is due to a very low utilization of this clinic by our patients due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Our on-call physician will be available for telemedicine visits on Saturday mornings from 9:00 am until 11:30 am. A sign will be posted [...]
Telemedicine Physician for Saturday Clinic May 16, 2020
On Saturday, April 11, 2020, our Saturday morning “walk in” sick visit clinic was closed until further notice. This closing is due to a very low utilization of this clinic by our patients due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Our on-call physician will be available for telemedicine visits on Saturday mornings from 9:00 am until 11:30 am. A sign will be posted [...]
COVID 19 REMINDERS
As we move forward in this new time – just a few reminders on how we are striving to keep everyone safe including patients, parents and staff. When you arrive for your appointment, please stay in your car and call our office at 501-224-5437 to complete your check in. A nurse will call you when your exam room is available. Please [...]
Telemedicine Physician for Saturday Clinic May 9, 2020
On Saturday, April 11, 2020, our Saturday morning “walk in” sick visit clinic was closed until further notice. This closing is due to a very low utilization of this clinic by our patients due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Our on-call physician will be available for telemedicine visits on Saturday mornings from 9:00 am until 11:30 am. A sign will be posted [...]
April 2020
Telemedicine Physician for Saturday Clinic May 2, 2020
On Saturday, April 11, 2020, our Saturday morning “walk in” sick visit clinic was closed until further notice. This closing is due to a very low utilization of this clinic by our patients due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Our on-call physician will be available for telemedicine visits on Saturday mornings from 9:00 am until 11:30 am. A sign will be posted [...]
Telemedicine Physician for Saturday Clinic April 25, 2020
On Saturday, April 11, 2020, our Saturday morning “walk in” sick visit clinic was closed until further notice. This closing is due to a very low utilization of this clinic by our patients due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Our on-call physician will be available for telemedicine visits on Saturday mornings from 9:00 am until 11:30 am. A sign will be posted [...]