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!
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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!
COVID-Flu-RSV: The Imperfect Storm
The Imperfect Storm When it rains it pours! We have been hit by what Dr. Fauci calls the “negative trifecta” - RSV, Flu, and COVID - on top of all the “common colds” of fall and winter. If you have paid any attention to recent news, you have likely heard that the national pediatric medical infrastructure is being overwhelmed. Locally, we are hearing that urgent care wait times are running … [Read more...] about COVID-Flu-RSV: The Imperfect Storm
Bivalent COVID Boosters Available!
In keeping with the latest CDC and FDA recommendations, we will now offer the bivalent COVID booster to all patients aged 5 and older, at all 3 of our locations. Please read on for details. Who can receive the vaccine at Center City Pediatrics? Only registered patients of our practice who have previously established care are eligible to be vaccinated in our office. When should the … [Read more...] about Bivalent COVID Boosters Available!