Children 12+ Can Get the COVID-19 Vaccine at Our Offices
Many area school districts start in-person classes by the end of August, so now’s a great time to schedule the first vaccine for your children at our Cincinnati Children’s Mason, Liberty and Springdale Primary Care offices. Stay safe this fall Our team recommends that children ages 12 and up get vaccinated against COVID-19. The U.S.…
Read MoreRachel Haines Joins as Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
We’re pleased to introduce Rachel Haines as the newest addition to our Cincinnati Children’s Liberty, Mason and Springdale Primary Care team! She is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC), who is joining the practice at the end of July. About Rachel Haines, LPCC Rachel grew up in Cincinnati and graduated from Walnut Hills High School.…
Read MoreWe’re Now Offering the Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine!
Our Cincinnati Children’s Liberty Primary Care office is now offering COVID-19 vaccinations. Your children can now get the vaccine while feeling more comfortable in their primary care office. We have the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, which has been granted Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for use in children ages 12 and up. The Pfizer vaccine is a two-dose series…
Read MoreMyChart Registration Updates
We wanted to give all our patient families an update on MyChart availability. All our patient families will be able to sign up for a Cincinnati Children’s Primary Care MyChart account in October. We will announce when it’s available as soon as possible in our three offices, on our website and through other communications. MyChart benefits When…
Read MoreFree Virtual Parenting Support for Patients & Families
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center is conducting a research study on a group parenting training program — Child Adult Relationship Enhancement in Pediatric Primary Care (PriCARE Plus). This six-week program is designed to improve child behavior, improve caregiver-child relationships, and decrease stress for caregivers of children 2 to 6 years old. An experienced psychologist will teach the…
Read MoreProtect Your Child and the Community — Get the COVID-19 Vaccine!
There’s an end in sight to lockdowns and social distancing. But we’re not there yet. Together we can end the pandemic by getting the COVID-19 vaccine! The Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines have all been approved and are available in the United States. People over 16 years old can get the Pfizer…
Read MoreThe Benefits (and Challenges) of Pets for Kids
Your kids have been begging for a dog to walk, a gerbil to snuggle or lizard they can feed. Are you ready for a commitment of many years and possibly a lot of money? There are many benefits of adding a pet to your household. On the other hand, dogs and cats and everything in-between…
Read MoreWhen Should Your Children First Join Social Media?
It’s inevitable that your child is going to want social media accounts. They’ve grown up playing games and watching videos on their tablets — why should Facebook be any different? Actually, Facebook is for older people — at least that’s what your kid will say. Teens and adolescents are much more interested in YouTube, Instagram…
Read MoreHow to Talk to Your Children About Screen Time & What They’re Watching
Many experts believe that children’s viewing habits can affect them negatively — including riskier behaviors and violent actions. But should TV, movies and video games take the full blame for their effects on children? Subject matter is even more of an issue with increased access to screens and COVID-19 keeping kids at home. Here are…
Read MoreWhy to Call Your Pediatrician Instead of a Retailed-Based Clinic
Retail-based clinics (RBCs) are growing in popularity across the United States as parents turn to clinics for some of their children’s basic medical needs. RBCs can feel convenient but are they really a good substitute for a primary care physician (PCP) visit? Why pediatricians are important Some use RBCs for quick, “easy” treatments for earaches,…
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