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May 2023
Letter from Dr. Shelly Voet - Dr. Shelly Voet, executive community physician leader, highlights resources and updates for physicians and providers in our region.
Speech Language Pathology Access Update - The Division of Speech-Language Pathology is experiencing a heavy volume of referrals for services offered by the division. Work is underway to identify strategies that will increase our ability to provide services to more children and families.
Ehlers-Danlos/Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders Clinic - Temporarily Closed to New Referrals - Although the CCHMC Hypermobility Clinic is closed to new referrals due to a planned retirement, OT/PT is still taking referrals for joint stability and strengthening for hyper mobile patients. We are actively recruiting and in the interim, we have compiled a resource list including recent podcasts on the topic.
Urology Prerequisite Testing for New Visits - The Division of Urology has developed a comprehensive list of prerequisite testing needed for new visits. You can find the list here.
Pediatric Consult Podcast and Community Practice Support Tools Update - Be sure to check out this month’s episode of Pediatric Consult: Consult on Antibiotic Associated Rashes on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. See the podcast episode description for CME credit. 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 include:
Newborn Hearing Screening
Idiopathic Toe Walking (available now in app, available 5/30 in Provider Hub)
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis to Prevent HIV (available now in app, available 5/30 in Provider Hub)
Marc Rothenberg Earns UC College of Medicine’s Top Award - In April, Rothenberg was recognized for his extraordinary work by receiving the prestigious Daniel Drake Medal, the highest honor awarded by the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Read more in this month’s issue of Inspire.
Impactful Connections at the 2023 Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting - This year nearly 600 attendees visited and collaborated with our faculty at the Cincinnati Children’s exhibit booth at Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) meeting.
Healthvine Update - The HealthVine team will be on the road attending and promoting a variety of community events. We look forward to connecting with members and partners in the community to share helpful information about HealthVine services and supports.
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 Update - 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.