January 2022 Community Courier

COVID Vaccine Clinic 1/22

This Saturday 1/22 we will have a COVID vaccine clinic for patients 12 years and older. This will be for the PFIZER product and we can give first dose, second dose, or booster doses. The minimum timing between first and second dose is 3 weeks and between primary series and booster is 5 months (2 months if first dose was Johnson & Johnson product). Please call the office to schedule. We encourage everyone that is eligible to get vaccinated to protect yourselves and your loved ones.

Insurance Resets January 1

Many families have insurance changes effective Jan 1 each year. If your insurance has changed, please notify us of this change when you schedule your appointments and make sure we are still in your network. You may also email your new card to our billing department at billing@pediatricassociatesnky.com. Please bring your card to all appointments. Also, most high deductible health plans reset deductibles as of Jan 1. Our policy for patients covered by high deductible plans is to collect partial payment for ill visits at the time of service.

COVID Boosters and Vaccinations for Our 5 to 11 year old patients Now Available!

We are thrilled to offer the Pfizer mRNA COVID-19 vaccine now to our patients aged 5 to 11years. We strongly endorse you giving your child this thoroughly-tested, safe and effective vaccine. Never hesitate to ask any of us in the office about this important medical advance that helps reduce illness in both kids and adults. We are giving the vaccine at all three offices, but by appointment only due to limited supplies. We continue to give the vaccine to our older patients as well. Call us today to schedule!

Here are some helpful FAQs and Resources .

Whats Going Around

Want to know what illnesses we are seeing in the office? Check out the " What's Going Around " section of our website.

Are You Signed up on the Patient Portal?

Please sign up for our Patient Portal . It is an easy way to get your child's test results (like COVID or strep). These results are available as soon as they are put in the medical record in our office and you will be notified they are on the portal. Of course you will also have access to their growth charts, medications, allergies, immunization records and more.

Teen Mental Health Support - CREW Cares

Using our natural world as its foundation, CREW Cares is a program of Adventure Crew that provides a unique and powerful outdoor approach to fostering positive mental health for teens. Through thoughtfully and professionally designed clinical recreation and group counseling sessions, Crew Cares empowers young people with new tools to help overcome depression, anxiety, attention deficit disorder, and more. As our 2022 Community Partner, Adventure Crew is offering an exclusive opportunity for our families to participate in Crew Cares, free of charge. Crew Cares is intended to supplement, not replace, your child's current mental health services. Participants must be ages 12 - 18 and referred by our practice by February 28, 2022. Please contact our office for more information.

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Seasonal Depression

Many individuals can suffer from Seasonal Depression. Seasonal Depression can begin during late fall or early winter and go away during spring or summer.

Winter Family Activities

 Hi all, Megan here – the Early Childhood Counselor here at PANK. I know we’re all struggling with this recent drop in temperatures and feeling contained within our homes to avoid those blustery winds and cold chills. If you’re looking for ways to nurture positive relationships with your kids as we’re all stuck inside together during these cold wintry days, look no further! There are plenty of ways to engage with your kids in positive, fun, and even helpful ways, all in the comfort and warmth of your own home! Here are a few of my favorite suggestions!