Need Forms? Referrals? Referrals? We've Got You Covered! The calendar says it's the middle of summer, but we know this is really forms season! Whether it's for school, camp, daycare or sports, our office always sees a jump in requests for forms this time of year. Remember that the fastest way to submit a form is on our website. The link on that page will direct your form to the … [Read more...] about Forms, Fishtown Open House, Appointment Self-Scheduling & More!
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Early Access, Provider News, Mental Health Referrals & More!
Early Access Returns! Early Access self-scheduling returns on July 10th for weekday morning appointments at our South Street office. The feature will be expanded to our Bala Cynwyd and Fishtown locations after Labor Day. Early Access appointments can be self-scheduled on our website for children who have experienced a new illness (within the past 48 hours) and worsening symptoms. Early … [Read more...] about Early Access, Provider News, Mental Health Referrals & More!
Masking Update, Provider News, Allergies, Lactation Support & More!
Masking Guidelines Are Changing! With the lifting of the Public Health Emergency mandating mask usage in healthcare settings, we are changing our protocols at all locations. Effective immediately: · Masks are encouraged, but optional for all well child visits. If you or your child are experiencing sick symptoms on the day of your well visit, we will exercise caution … [Read more...] about Masking Update, Provider News, Allergies, Lactation Support & More!
Wait Times, Allergies, Scheduling Changes & More!
Wait, Wait...Please Tell Us Last summer, we saw an uptick in post-visit survey responses largely focused on the same concern. Wait times in the office were far too long. In response, we shared some insight into the challenges we face, how we seek to improve our service, and how you could partner with us to improve your office experience. Many of these circumstances still ring true … [Read more...] about Wait Times, Allergies, Scheduling Changes & More!
Patient Center Medical Home Recognition Awarded
We are once again proud to have earned recognition as a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). The PCMH distinction is awarded to practices who demonstrate a model of care that puts patient experience at the forefront. The recognition process requires us to undergo an annual review, where we submit evidence supporting the core values of the … [Read more...] about Patient Center Medical Home Recognition Awarded
High”er” Hopes for 2023!
We started 2022 with high hopes – recognizing the bar was set so low by the challenges of 2021 and most of 2020. We began the year knowing that we had not fully freed ourselves of the grips of the pandemic, but we had a “playbook” and a team. Our fears of COVID were allayed by the widespread distribution of vaccines, and the knowledge that children were mostly only mildly affected; and we faced … [Read more...] about High”er” Hopes for 2023!