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Phyllis Drake has been a dedicated employee at Pediatric Associates for 20 years. Phyllis works a dual role as PSR (Front Desk) and is part of a team that runs Medical Records. Phyllis is a conscientious, dependable and dedicated worker who takes pride in her work. She is flexible and everyone loves working with Phyllis. Thank you Phyllis for being an important part of our team for 20 years!
Congratulation Courtney on your 5 yr anniversary with PANK. We are so fortunate to have Courtney with us. You may talk with her if you call the nurse line with questions. She always offers great advice, is very knowledgeable and kind to our patients and parents. We look forward to many more years.
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Our Crestview Hills office is going to get a new look! So that the disturbance to all of you is minimized, this will happen over a period of time. During this time you may notice an exam room that seems half way done or walls that are bare. The end result should be worth the not so great in between time. Look for the changes in the office and photo documentation as we progress on social media. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we freshen up our look for you.
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COVID Booster and Scheduling Update
The new bivalent COVID booster is in. Appointments can be scheduled for all patients 5 and up for this new booster vaccine. Recently the FDA and CDC approved the booster for ages 5-11 years. We have ordered them from the state.
We recommend this new bivalent booster for our patients 5 and older. This is an updated booster that protects against the newer strains of COVID, including the recent Omicron variants. Just as the flu vaccine is recommended annually to protect against the recent strains of flu, we anticipate the COVID vaccine having an annual booster moving forward. Getting this vaccine will help keep our children and young adults healthy and, if they do get COVID, the vaccine will help prevent severe illness and hospitalization.
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In response to recent requests, we have expanded our availability to schedule for all COVID vaccines. There are now multiple afternoons available for all of the COVID vaccines as well as mornings for the 6 month to 4 year olds age group.
Please call the office to schedule your initial or booster vaccines to keep your children and the community protected from COVID.
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Questions or Concerns about parenting your 3-5 year old?
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Hannah Bullar, one of our counselors, will be hosting a 4 week parenting session for parents of 3-5 year olds. Click here for the
flyer
. We also have a
short video
with more info.
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Do you have questions about managing illness or over the counter medications? We have lots of resources on our website in the box "
Is Your Child Sick?
"
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Are you planning to travel internationally over the upcoming holidays, for spring break, or even next summer? PANK has a very helpful Travel Health Program. If you are planning any upcoming travel outside the United States, please call our office for information regarding what may be needed for your child in preparation for travel. This includes reviewing required vaccines, recommended medications (covering a variety of topics such as traveler's diarrhea and altitude sickness), COVID entry requirements for each country, and much more info to keep your child healthy and safe while abroad. Please contact our office as soon as your trip is planned so we can make sure all requirements and recommendations can be completed well in advance of your trip. To access the Travel Health Services at PANK you can either call the office or contact us at travel@pediatricassociatesnky.com.
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It is time to schedule your flu vaccine. We have one flu clinic left and it is this Saturday, October 22. The hours are 8am to 1pm. This is a quick and easy way to get in and out and get this important vaccine for your child before the flu season gets into full swing. If you come to a flu clinic we ask that you bring your child in a short sleeve shirt. You can print off your
consent form from our website
and fill it out before you arrive. The flu shot is recommended for all, from 6 months of age and up. We also have the flu mist available. Please call and schedule your appointment for this Saturday. We also give flu vaccines if your child is in the office for another visit or you can schedule a visit for the vaccine during the week.
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If you need paperwork from our office you can save a trip by asking us to upload the completed document to the patient portal. If the form is unique or has questions you need to answer you will still need to drop the form off at one of our locations. After that you can get the document from your home from the portal. This also allows you to access the document in the future if it is needed for a winter sport or any other activity. Just let us know that you prefer to get your document from the portal and we will save you a trip to the office.
Don't forget that the portal has visit summaries, growth charts, immunizations, medications, allergies, and medication refills at your fingertips.
Sign up today!
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Mental Health Month is celebrated each year in the month of October. This month encourages all of us to think about our mental health and wellbeing, regardless of whether we may have a lived experience of mental illness or not. It also gives us the opportunity to understand the importance of good mental health in our everyday lives. A growing trend in 2022 is the impact social media may have on our youth and their mental health. According to Stephen Balkam, CEO of the Family Online Safety Institute, In high-tech families, the average age of kids that get cell phones is 7 ½ years old.
Click here
to read more on Statistics About Social Media’s Impact on Youth Mental Health, Mental Health Conditions Tied to Young People’s Use of Social Media, Social Media and Mental Health: Tips and Resources for Teens, Children, and Parents.
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Lauren's Mental Health Resources
We are aware of the extended wait times in the Cincinnati Children's emergency department. There are a lot of patients with mental health concerns who are needing immediate assistance in the ER. We want to take the time to offer outpatient resources to ensure you feel your mental health needs are being met. Please call the office if you feel your concern needs to be triaged and we can assist you in making the decision about what is the best place for your child to receive help. Although the ER is always warranted for emergency crisis management, we want to avoid this route if possible.
Please reach out to our behavioral health team if you have questions or concerns about your child/teen. We are available to talk with you about many mental health needs including ADHD, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, self harm, or depression. We offer therapy as well as psychiatric medication management. Our dedicated and experienced team are ready to help support you and your child through these uncertain times.
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Halloween Health & Safety Tips
Keep
these tips
in mind from Healthychildren.org to help ensure your children have a healthy and safe Halloween.
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Pediatric Associates
2865 Chancellor Dr.
STE 225
Crestview Hills, Ky. 41017
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