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February Community Courier
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Dr. Cindy Spicker is Retiring
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After 35 years of caring for children and families, I will be retiring from pediatric practice on July 1, 2026, with a full and grateful heart. It has been the privilege of a lifetime to watch generations of children grow and to share in so many meaningful moments with their families.
I feel especially fortunate to have spent 31 wonderful years at Pediatric Associates of NKY, working alongside compassionate colleagues who truly feel like family. Together, we have shared a common mission of providing the best possible care for our patients and community.
The relationships built over the years—from caring for newborns to seeing them return as parents themselves—are memories I will always treasure. I am also grateful for the opportunity to mentor young people as they began their journeys into health care.
Thank you to the families who trusted me with their children’s care, to my colleagues for their friendship, and to my husband and three children for their unwavering support. I leave this chapter with deep gratitude and carry these memories with me always.
Fondly,
CINDY SPICKER
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Welcome Our New Counselor!
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Please help us welcome Rachel Knuehl. Rachel joins us with over 10 years of counseling experience. She utilizes evidence-based treatment practices to address trauma, anxiety, depression and mood disorders, dual diagnosis, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, behavior problems, anger, parental divorce/ separation, panic, grief, and more. Rachel has extensive experience with early childhood patients. She works with children as young as 3 years of age, up through 17 years of age.
To learn more about Rachel please see her
whole bio on our website
. You can schedule with her by calling our office at 859-341-5400 and asking to speak to our Care Coordinators.
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Teen Visits
We love seeing our teen patients gain independence by coming to the office without a parent or guardian. We ask that you send them with their current insurance card and a form of payment to help their visit go smoothly. This helps us check them in quickly and avoid any delays in care.
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Myth of the Month: “Raw Milk Is Better Than Pasteurized Milk”
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Raw (unpasteurized) milk is sometimes marketed as a more “natural” or more nutritious alternative to pasteurized milk. But the idea that raw milk is healthier doesn’t hold up well when you look at safety and nutrition evidence.
What pasteurization means: Pasteurization is a process in which milk is heated to a specific temperature for a specific amount of time and then rapidly cooled in order to kill harmful bacteria and reduce the risk of foodborne illness.
If you would like more information, the entire Blog is
here
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2026 Pediatric Associates Founders Award Recipient!
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Our practice met with Samantha Payne from
All Abilities Sports
(our 2026 Community Partner) to learn about the sports available for children with special needs in our community during our February Mardi Gras lunch. Check out pictures and the link here for more information about their program!
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Healthcare Career Exploration
Do you have a teen interested in a healthcare career? This is the time of year when many applications for spring and summer career exploration programs are due. The Health Collaborative has assembled an
amazing resource
with local programs in one place.
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| Free Books for Young Kids!
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Did you know that Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is now functional in all three NKY counties? This organization is dedicated to inspiring a love of reading by gifting books free of charge to children from birth to age 5. In KY, funding is shared by Dolly Parton, our state, and county libraries and schools. You can sign your child up
here
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Influenza Season is in Full Swing
We are seeing many cases of influenza illness both nationally and locally. We encourage everyone who is eligible to receive a flu vaccine. Influenza vaccination remains the most important tool to prevent serious illness, hospitalization and death from seasonal influenza. Office visits can be scheduled if you are concerned your child might have early influenza symptoms and would like to discuss treatment options.
For more information on seasonal flu, check out our
website
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Credit Card on File:
We encourage you to have a credit card on file with our office. Keeping a credit card on file helps us keep billing simple, accurate, and predictable for your family. It allows us to handle copays, deductibles, and balances after insurance processes without sending repeated statements or making follow-up calls. That means fewer surprises, fewer bills in the mail, and more time for us to focus on caring for your child instead of chasing paperwork. Cards are stored securely and are only charged when a balance is due, with notification provided. This is now standard practice in most medical offices and helps keep costs down for everyone. Please contact our billing department or visit our
website
to complete this process if you have not within the last year.
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Exciting News for Expectant Parents!
Do you know someone who is expecting a new baby? Share the word! We are thrilled to announce our monthly Expectant Parent Meetings at Pediatric Associates!
These informative sessions provide families with the opportunity to meet with one of our physicians, learn about our practice, and ask any questions they may have. Interested soon-to-be parents can check out our
Expecting a Baby
section on our website or call our office to sign up for an upcoming session.
📅
Monthly Meetings
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Call us at 859-341-5400 to sign up!
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RSV Update
We are able to offer Beyfortus (nirsevimab) monoclonal antibody to eligible infants again this RSV season. This is a one-time injection of monoclonal (specific) antibody that provides passive immunity to RSV. If you have a baby that is under 8 months of age they may be eligible. Please call and speak to a nurse or ask when you are in the office. You can also visit the
CDC website
for more information.
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Website Resources
We have wonderful tips on a variety of topics in the
Medical Library
section of our website including parenting tips, information on medical conditions, medication doses, and much more! We know you will find this helpful.
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Pediatric Associates
2865 Chancellor Dr.
STE 225
Crestview Hills, Ky. 41017
859-341-5400
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