September 24 Community Courier

Complex Issues at Well Visits
We are always happy to see patients for their well visits and believe they are important to schedule during infancy, toddlerhood, and each year after age 3. Well visits give us a chance to learn about growth, development, give vaccines if needed, and answer questions about minor issues. Sometimes there are concerns that are more complex than we would typically discover or discuss at a well visit.  Depending on the complexity of these issues and the time that is allotted, we may ask you to come back to discuss them at a future appointment so we have enough time to address the concerns appropriately.  Other times, the issues are urgent and need to be addressed immediately.  In this situation, there may be an additional charge that is not always covered by insurance as part of the well visit.  Our providers try to make families aware of this potential charge at the time of the visit.  Thank you for understanding our desire to provide the best care for your child, and that this can occasionally mean an additional charge or an additional visit.

Covid Vaccine Update 

Pediatric Associates will be offering the Moderna Covid vaccine again this year. It will be the new formulation for the 2024-2025 season. We have pre-booked a supply of vaccine for our patients. We plan to have it in stock at all of our offices, but we do not have any information regarding when it is expected to be shipped or arrive at our locations. It comes in 2 formulations, one for 6 month old patients  thru 11 yr old patients and one for patients 12 yrs and older. Keep an eye on our website for updates regarding when the covid vaccine becomes available.

Behavioral Health and ADHD Evaluations
Do you have concerns about your child's school performance or behavior? Are you worried about ADHD, depression, or anxiety?  Our behavioral health nurse practitioners, Lauren Bryan and Peyton Wohlender , do more than medication management. They can also initiate and triage your child's care, help establish the next best steps, and suggest appropriate resources. Please give us a call if you would like to schedule an appointment.

RSV Season Update
Pediatric Associates is planning to offer Beyfortus (nirsevimab) monoclonal antibody during the 2024-25 RSV season to eligible infants. This is a one time injection of monoclonal (specific) antibody that provides passive immunity to RSV. Please watch for a separate email and website announcement in the next few weeks. For more information, visit the CDC website .

Medication Prescribing After Hours
Pediatric Associates has always and will continue to remain committed to providing the highest quality of care to our patients.  We understand children often fall ill at in-opportune times, such as while families are traveling or over weekends or holidays.  While our providers are always happy to speak with families during after-hours about urgent or emergent concerns, we likely will not be able to prescribe medications such as antibiotics.  Many illnesses present with nonspecific and/or overlapping symptoms, therefore the best medical practice is often to examine children & establish an accurate diagnosis prior to determining an appropriate treatment course and/or prescribing medication.  We hope our families continue to understand and appreciate this approach to providing a high standard of care.

Pediatric Associates
2865 Chancellor Dr.
STE 225
Crestview Hills, Ky. 41017
859-341-5400