It is hard to believe we have been living in "the new normal" for an entire 6 months. I wanted to take this opportunity to reach out to our community to address frequently asked questions and misconceptions that I am hearing and explain a lot of the challenges we are facing in the time of COVID-19. For those who do not know me, I am the head registered nurse at Center City Pediatrics and I have … [Read more...] about Well Visits, COVID-19, Back to School
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Return to School – Daycare Authorization Policy During COVID-19 Crisis
During these difficult times, we are closely monitoring CDC and the AAP recommendations for children and school/daycare attendance. We support your efforts in working towards the goal of keeping children in physical schooling programs, while trying to keep them safe. Unfortunately, the symptoms of COVID-19 are the same as so many of the very common childhood illnesses, including, but not … [Read more...] about Return to School – Daycare Authorization Policy During COVID-19 Crisis
Updated Schedules, Fishtown Opens, Vaccines & More!
Changes, Changes & MORE Changes! That is the way of the world these days and it is no different here at Center City Pediatrics. It continues to be our ultimate mission to keep our families and staff safe while giving the top-quality care that you've come to expect from your Medical Home. To ensure this happens, we've continued to adjust how we operate in ways that we couldn't have … [Read more...] about Updated Schedules, Fishtown Opens, Vaccines & More!
Flu Update: March 2020
While the threat of Covid-19 is taking front and center attention from most news headlines, we are currently in the midst of a severe seasonal influenza (flu) epidemic that has been causing the highest rates of hospitalizations in children under 5 years of age since 2004 when the C.D.C. first started keeping track, with 125 children dead from lab-confirmed flu as of February 22, 2020. … [Read more...] about Flu Update: March 2020
2020, Here We Come!
Over the years, we've used this space to discuss a variety of topics - from seasonal illnesses to organizational changes - but none seems to prompt a more impassioned response than the discussion of wait times. Whether it be in suggestion boxes, in email surveys or in Facebook reviews, the length of time spent waiting to see a provider is often cited as a source of frustration. We have heard you … [Read more...] about 2020, Here We Come!
No More Flu Clinics at CCP!
Yes, you read that right! We have heard you! Now that we have so many more children to serve, our old way of doing "Flu Clinics" has overwhelmed us, and more importantly, you. This season we are introducing a new, and hopefully more convenient way to help you (and us) protect your children from Flu. It is incredibly important for your children to get their flu shots. During this past flu season, … [Read more...] about No More Flu Clinics at CCP!