Lucetta Lyford, PA-C, long time Physician’s Assistant at Park Allergy Center has retired. Her last official day was Thursday December 17, 2020. We want to thank her for all her many years of hard work and dedication to the patients at Park Allergy Center. She plans on spending most of her time with her children and grandchildren. Please join us in wishing Lucetta good luck and a happy retirement!
As we enter the autumn season, it is important to realize that indoor allergies tend to worsen this time of year (particularly in the Midwest). As temperatures drop, people start to turn on their home heat at night, stirring up the dust that has settled in the furnace since the previous winter. Symptoms may include increased nasal stuffiness, sinus infections, and even a flare of asthma just to name a few. If you are experiencing such symptoms right now, and especially if you have a furry pet, the source of your problem is probably not the leaves on the ground, but rather, your cute, cuddly, furry little friend inside.
Please refer to previous posts that deal with the various way to treat allergies.
We have updated our hours for the fall!
Office Hours
Mon: 8:30am – 5pm [Shot Hours 8:30am – 4:25pm]
Tue: 8:30am – 5pm [Shot Hours 8:30am – 4:25pm]
Wed: 7:00am – 5pm [Shot Hours 7:00am – 4:25pm]
Thu: 8:30am – 5pm [Shot Hours 8:30am – 4:25pm]
For most of those in the Midwest, ragweed season is here! It actually started last week, will peak around Labor Day Weekend, and gradually decline for the rest of September. There is no detectable ragweed by the time October rolls around.
Tips to decrease exposure to ragweed:
Stay indoors
Keep windows closed
Wash your hair/bathe nightly
Please refer to our previous posts regarding recommendations for use of OTC allergy medications.
This link is a detailed post about ragweed previously posted last year. https://www.parkallergy.com/ragweed-facts-you-need-to-know/
As of Monday June 1, 2020, routine appointments have resumed at Park Allergy Center. Policies regarding social distancing and facial masks remain in place. Please call if you have any questions.
A big thank you to Carisa, Heidi, Karen, Laura, & Terri – the dedicated RN’s at Park Allergy Center!
Happy Nurses Day!
All allergy injections for environmental allergies will resume on Monday May 4.
New Shot Hours starting Monday May 4: 8:30am – 4pm Monday through Thursday
Effective immediately, ALL patients entering Park Allergy Center, whether for an appointment, treatment, or allergy injection, will be required to wear a facial mask (cloth facial coverings acceptable). All patients are asked to bring and use their own mask as our supply is almost exhausted. Following is a link to the latest CDC recommendation regarding the use of cloth facial masks in public. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/cloth-face-cover.html
As always, thank you for your understanding and trust in Park Allergy Center.
Effective immediately, administration of allergy injections will be limited to asthmatics and patients with stinging insect allergies.
All non-urgent, in-office appointments will be rescheduled either to a later date or to a Telemedicine appointment.
We feel this new policy achieves the best balance of honoring Governor Whitmer’s Stay-At-Home order while continuing to provide care for those most at risk.
Also, please refer to the latest Policy Update dated April 6, 2020. https://www.parkallergy.com/policy-update-april-6-2020/
Thank you for your understanding and your continued trust in Park Allergy Center.
Telemedicine has arrived at Park Allergy Center! We are pleased to announce that we now offer online, video appointments. Given the current SARS-CoV2 (COVID-19) Pandemic, many health insurance companies now cover telemedicine appointments. Enjoy the benefits of receiving a consultation from Park Allergy Center while in the safety and security of your own home. If you’d like to schedule an online, video appointment please call our office at 269-321-6673.
Monday: 8:30am – 4:25pm
Tuesday: 8:30am – 4:25pm
Wednesday: 7:00am – 4:25pm
Thursday: 8:30am – 4:25pm
Friday: Closed
