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August 2022
Letter from Dr. Shelly Voet - Dr. Shelly Voet, executive community physician, highlights resources and updates for physicians and providers in our region.
Neonatal Jaundice – Update on Current Process Options - Read more in part two of this series on updates in the management Neonatal Jaundice.
Michael Farrell wins the Daniel Drake Award - The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine has awarded its highest honor — the Daniel Drake Medal — to Michael Farrell, MD, former long-time Chief-of-Staff and Gastroenterologist at Cincinnati Children’s.
In Memorium: Jeffrey Robbins, PhD - It is with deep sadness that we mourn the loss of Jeffrey Robbins, PhD, professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Cincinnati Children’s, former executive co-director of the Cincinnati Children’s Heart Institute, and former director of the Division of Molecular Cardiovascular Biology, who passed away unexpectedly Aug. 20, 2022. He was 71.
NEW Community Practice Support Tools - NEW Community Practice Support Tools now available:
The library of CPSTs can be accessed digitally via the Provider Hub or the PCP Support Tools app.
David L.S. Morales, MD, Named Executive Co-Director Of The Heart Institute - David L. S. Morales, MD, has been named executive co-director of the Heart Institute and director of the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Cincinnati Children’s.
The Psychiatric Intake Response Center (PIRC) — A Resource for Providers and Patients - The start of school clubs, dances, and football games brings excitement and anticipation of the new school year. The start of the school year also brings homework, anxiety, and stress. The Psychiatric Intake Response Center (PIRC) is available to discuss and coordinate options of care for your patients.
New Educational Resource Packet - To celebrate the start of a new school year and the importance of continuing education, we have developed a variety of helpful resources for pediatricians and families.
Pediatric Consult Podcast - Cincinnati Children’s Pediatric Consult is a new podcast designed specifically for primary care providers.
Electronic ED Referrals - Based on feedback from community providers, we have been testing and refining an electronic referral process. The system is now available in Epic Link and enables providers to make electronic referrals to the Emergency Department any time of day.
HealthVine Updates - News and updates from HealthVine, a network of pediatric care providers and organizations backed by Cincinnati Children’s that connect to help children be healthier, more effectively and affordably.
Clinic Spotlight - Updates on the Cognitive Disengagement Syndrome Service, Teen Online Problem Solving (TOPS) Program, and the Expansion of Multiple Subspecialty Clinics in Indiana
Links You Can Use - List of helpful and frequently used links including Inspire magazine, Physician Hub, parking and more.
Medical Staff - New and Departing Members
September Pediatric Grand Rounds Calendar - Upcoming pediatric grand rounds, also recorded and archived for later viewing.
Upcoming Educational Events - upcoming educational opportunities, live and online, designed for a primary care audience.