Unique circumstances call for unique solutions, and so Center City Pediatrics is pleased to offer expanded telemedicine appointments to our clients at this time. Learn more about what services can be completed via telemedicine, what to expect, and how to schedule an appointment. By now, everyone has heard about telemedicine. It’s the new hip way of getting your medical needs taken care of, … [Read more...] about Telemedicine at Center City Pediatrics: What Is It, Who Is It For?
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COVID-19 Response Continues…
The Philadelphia area and surrounding suburbs have seen a sharp increase in the daily number of new COVID-19 cases in the past week, mirroring much of the rest of the country. The next few weeks remain a critical time for on-going social distancing measures in our region to slow down the … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Response Continues…
Keep Kids Safe from Mosquitos and Ticks in 2020
Protect your family against Lyme disease and other harmful effects of insect bites! In this post, our pediatricians explore kid-safe tick and mosquito repellents as well as other techniques for keeping pests at bay. Families in quarantine are trying to stay active outside and heading to trails to do so. With the weather warming, it's important to remember that ticks are active even at 40-50 … [Read more...] about Keep Kids Safe from Mosquitos and Ticks in 2020
Ongoing Impacts to Office Protocols
The news is filled with scary and grim information that is overwhelming. We hope to share important bits to help you meet your children's health needs, both physical and mental, during these trying times. We are in this together! At CCP, we are concerned about our health and the health of our elderly and sick loved ones. Our kids at home are often bored and "climbing the walls." Financially, we … [Read more...] about Ongoing Impacts to Office Protocols
COVID-19 Response Continues
The last 2 ½ weeks have been a whirlwind. I am particularly proud of our team here at Center City Pediatrics for how well we have worked together to create new systems to take care of the medical needs of your children, while keeping the office a "safe" space. Following the lead of the experts in this outbreak, I can say that I do not anticipate this crisis to be over for at least 2 months. As … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Response Continues
Staffing & Telemedicine Updates
I am proud (and both sad) to report that Center City Pediatrics is adapting quickly and effectively to the COVID19 world. Not surprisingly with what we believe is community spread, we learned today that a staff member who came to work Monday morning has just tested positive for COVID19. This staff member who, according to the health department, did not have significant contact with patients or … [Read more...] about Staffing & Telemedicine Updates