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January 2024
Letter from Dr. Shelly Voet - Dr. Shelly Voet, executive community physician leader, highlights resources and updates for physicians and providers in our region.
Speech and Language Pathology Update- Starting in January, Speech Language and Pathology (SLP) is adjusting their scheduling model so that patients will be scheduled for 12 weeks of therapy followed by 12 weeks of at-home therapy. Families will continue to be followed by SLP during the home portion and can schedule additional therapy if needed. The 1-year pilot for this model showed improvements in treatment and parent buy-in for homework. Read more in this message from Senior Clinical Director, Dr. Claire Miller.
Clinisync Transition Update - Thank you for your patience as we continue to refine the process of communicating test results via CliniSync. Read more about updates and options that you can use to access results in a timely fashion:
Pediatric Consult Podcasts and Clinical Practice Support Tools (CPSTs) Updates - Be sure to check out our latest episode of Pediatric Consult on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. This month, pediatrician Dr. Jill Schaffeld consults Drs. Melissa Young and Nicole Baldwin on Social Media and Online Safety. New episodes are published each month!
The library of Community Practice Support Tools can be accessed digitally via the Provider Hub or the newly redesigned PCP Support Tools app. New CPSTs this month:
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Physician, Advocate, Mother, Friend- Cincinnati Children’s Alumni Annie Andrews inspires - Dr. Annie Andrews uses her voice as a pediatrician and a mother to advocate for gun safety and making the world a better place for kids.
Infants Pay the Price When Parents Battle Food Insecurity and Benefits Red Tape - In this recent article in Research Horizons, Cincinnati Children’s clinician Chidiogo Anyigbo, MD, PhD researches how the stress parents experience living in under-resourced conditions affects their babies emotional and behavioral health.
Cincinnati Pediatric Society Membership Drive - The Cincinnati Pediatric Society’s annual membership drive is underway! CPS is the Cincinnati Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. The group has a unique ability to advocate for children at the community and legislative levels. They also host education and social activities throughout the year to foster a sense of community. Consider becoming a member today! More information: https://cincinnatipediatricsociety.com/membership/
Links You Can Use - List of helpful and frequently used links including Inspire magazine, Physician Hub, parking and more.
General Pediatric Surgery Clinic Now Seeing Patients at Mason Campus - Pediatric surgeon Dr. Nelson Rosen will be seeing patients at a new evening clinic at the Mason Campus on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 4-8pm.
Upcoming Educational Events - Upcoming educational opportunities, live and online, designed for a primary care audience.
Medical Staff - New and Departing Medical Staff Members