January 2021

Letter from Dr. Shelly Voet - Dr. Shelly Voet, executive community physician, highlights resources and updates for physicians and providers in our region.

Free Developmental Toolkits Available from Act Early Ohio - Would you like free child development materials developed by pediatricians at the CDC?  Toolkits with developmental tracking materials, books, growth charts, and fact sheets for your patients and practice, can be delivered or sent to your office. Contact: actearlyohio@cchmc.org and provide your name and location.

Increased Need for Mental Health Treatment – Help is Here -There has been an increase in demand for urgent psychiatric services at CCHMC in the last few weeks.

Concerns with Infant Motor Skills? The Infant Motor Evaluation Clinic can help!  The Infant Motor Evaluation Clinic is designed to provide a one-stop comprehensive evaluation for young children. This clinic was developed to foster early diagnosis of cerebral palsy (or ‘high risk of CP’)

New Medical Director for Community Integration, Division of Hospital Medicine - Michelle Parker, MD, has been a member of the Division of Hospital Medicine for the past decade.

HealthVine is Here! On Jan. 1, 2021, HealthVine is a network of pediatric care providers and organizations backed by Cincinnati Children’s

Home Health Care Order Update -CCHMC staff may send you Home Health orders to sign.  These orders go to Co-Sign Clinic Orders folder of your In Basket and you can sign them there. A detailed job aid can be found on the Epic Link home page. Questions?  Call your Physician Liaison.

In Memorium - Dr. Rosemary Schmidt (Kanter)

Javier Gonzalez del Rey Named Designated Institutional Official for GME -Javier Gonzalez del Rey, MD MEd, has taken on the dual responsibilities of Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) Designated Institutional Official (DIO) and Chair of the Graduate Medical Education Committee.

Erika Stalets, MD, MS, To Fill New Associate Chief Of Staff Role - Dr. Stalets has accepted the position of associate chief of staff for critical care. This is a new position and addition to the Chief of Staff office, and will add focus on the unique opportunities for growth and alignment across the critical care units. Stalets starts in the new role January 1.

Expanded Heart Clinics in Dayton and Southern Ohio -The Heart Institute at Cincinnati Children’s has expanded their regional clinic offerings.

Penicillin Allergy Testing Service (PATS) at Cincinnati Children’s Main Campus - The Penicillin Allergy Testing Services (PATS) at Cincinnati Children’s is a safe, one-time, in-clinic, oral challenge. Testing is offered five-days-a week with most appointments available in the afternoon at Main Campus.

Java with Jeff - Wanna grab coffee and chat? Jeff Anderson, MD, VP External Medical Affairs at Cincinnati Children’s would like to invite you to meet and discuss whatever is on your mind.

Inspire magazine - Check out the latest issue

Medical Staff - New and Departing Members - new member additions and recent departures from Cincinnati Children’s Medical Staff

January Pediatric Grand Round Calendar

Upcoming Educational Events - upcoming educational opportunities, live and online, designed for a primary care audience