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May 2022
Letter from Dr. Shelly Voet - Dr. Shelly Voet, executive community physician, highlights resources and updates for physicians and providers in our region.
Opportunity to Take Action on HB 454 - The Ohio House of Representatives has introduced HB454 hb454_00_IN (state.oh.us). This bill would greatly impact the care that Ohio Children’s Hospitals deliver in Adolescent Medicine and Endocrinology divisions for patients diagnosed with gender dysphoria.
Abbott Formula Recall - Updates and Resources - The Abbott formula recall has created shortages, concerns, and stress for families in search of baby formula. The following two resources may help you to assist patients with questions and concerns: Q&A resource created by the AAP and a substitution guide created by NASPGHAN (Ped GI specialists).
Research Annual Report Now Available - Explore our freshly published Research Annual Report for updates about heart disease risk among youth, ADHD, migraine therapy, kindergarten readiness, learning tools for children with deafness, how skin disorders can lead to asthma, a co-parenting program for low-income families, the future of liquid biopsies, new insights about metabolism, head trauma, home nursing, and more.
TAKE a SHOT at COVID - Tools for Providers - Covid vaccination rates for children and teens remains low in our region. Parents are weary of the pandemic, and continue to be hesitant about getting their children vaccinated.
FAAN-C Trial - At the time of hospital discharge, automatic follow-up is often a hospitalist’s default recommendation.
NEW Community Practice Support Tools A new Community Practice Support Tool (CPSTs) is now available online:
Thrombophilia Testing
The library of CPSTs can be accessed digitally via the Provider Hub or the PCP Support Tools app.
Pediatric Consult -A New Podcast for Primary Care Providers - We are thrilled to announce the launch of Pediatric Consult – a new podcast developed specifically for primary care providers.
Referral Pause for Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders - Our specialists in Genetics are managing a very high volume of patient referrals with Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders, including Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, and staffing for this diagnosis is currently down.
Urgent Care Schedule Reminder - Green Township Urgent Care - Green Township Urgent Care is seeing an increase of patients coming in throughout the day unaware that it does not open until 6 pm. Many of the patients have “nice weather injuries”; broken bones, stitches, etc. Please help us communicate that Green Township Urgent Care does not open until 6 pm to avoid frustration, especially as we ramp up for summer accidents and injuries. A complete list of all urgent care location, including hours, current wait times and the “save my spot” scheduling system can be found HERE
HealthVine Updates - News and updates from HealthVine
Green Twp MRI Has Reopened - Good news – it’s official- Green Township MRI has reopened effective, May 24, 2022. Normal hours have resumed and are as follows: Monday Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 8 am – 4:30 pm
Multi-Disciplinary Sports Medicine Clinics: Collaborative Care for your Athletes - Cincinnati Children’s is now accepting referrals for the diagnosis and treatment of injured athletes to our new multi-disciplinary sports medicine clinics
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
June 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.