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  • Cincinnati Children’s Loveland Primary Care is now open

    Cincinnati Children’s Loveland Primary Care is now open

    Photos by Cincinnati Children’s

    Loveland, Ohio – Cincinnati Children’s Loveland Primary Care is now open and will offer regular checkups, sick visits, preventive screenings and vaccinations for children, ranging from newborns through adolescence.

    Students from Loveland City Schools created art to help decorate the location in the former CVS drug store building at the corner of Kemper and 10554 Loveland-Madeira Rd.

    Services Offered

    Behavioral Health Specialist

    Our on-site behavioral health specialist works with you and your doctor to assess emotional and behavioral challenges, set goals and introduce strategies to help your child make positive changes.

    School and Sports Physical

    Need a physical form completed for sports or school? We provide a full exam and make sure your child has had all immunizations and screenings. We can even do it at their well child visit.

    Care and Treatment of Minor Injuries

    Does your child have a minor pain or sprain? We treat scrapes, cuts and bites, as well as other concerns. For medical emergencies, always call 911.

    Hearing and Vision Screening

    Ear and eye issues can delay a child’s overall development. And early treatment is vital. That’s why we do routine screenings based on your child’s age and refer them to a specialist when needed.

    Mental Health

    Mental and emotional health are key to your child’s well-being. We offer mental health assessments and will work with your family to determine a treatment plan.

    Adolescent Transition Care

    Adolescence is a period of transition between being a child and an adult. We offer care that focuses on major changes that happen during this time, supporting your teen’s special needs and health concerns.

    Weight Management

    A healthy weight, with a balanced diet and plenty of physical activity, affects overall health—now and in the future. We have resources, so your child stays active and gets the nutrition they need.

    Chronic Illness Care

    We support children with long-term conditions—from asthma to attention deficit disorder to diabetes to autoimmune disorders. We collaborate with our specialists to get your child the care they need, for however long they need it.

    Preventative Care

    Our goal is to keep your child well before they have an illness or symptoms from a condition. Preventative care involves doing screenings, asking questions, counseling on health topics and more.

    Birth Control

    When it comes to sexual health, our pediatricians are here to help. We’re a trusted educational resource and can explain and prescribe birth control options for your teen.

    International Travel

    Traveling outside the country? Give us a call at least 4–6 weeks before you go. We offer travel consultations to ensure your child gets any necessary immunizations and prescription medications.
  • Child’s car seat help available locally

    Child’s car seat help available locally

    Across the Tri-State area, there are child passenger safety technicians available to assist with fitting or checking your child’s car seat.

    The Comprehensive Children’s Injury Center at Cincinnati Children’s provides this list of places where you can find qualified help installing or checking the installation of your child’s car seat.

    Car Seat Fitting Locations

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  • University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati Children’s part of statewide mental health research initiative

    University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati Children’s part of statewide mental health research initiative

    News release from UC News

    SOAR Study to identify risk and resiliency factors to improve behavioral health outcomes

    headshot of Tim TedeschiBy Tim Tedeschi

     

    The University of Cincinnati and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital are part of a collaborative research initiative designed to identify contributors to the ongoing epidemic of persistent emotional distress, suicide and drug overdose in the state of Ohio.

    The SOAR Study investigates the role of underlying biological, psychological and social factors.

    The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) is funding this statewide research project with an initial $20 million grant. Like other areas of the country, Ohio has seen a rise in mental illness, suicide and deaths related to drug overdose over the past decade, and the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated these problems.

    “The causes of these diseases remain largely a mystery to clinical experts and the public,” said LeeAnne Cornyn, director of OhioMHAS. “The SOAR Study has the potential to help future generations better understand risk factors, effective mitigation strategies and techniques to build resiliency — in short, the study has the potential to curb disease and save lives.”

    SOAR is studying Ohioans in their local communities, using an integrated “bring science to the people” approach. It is creating a statewide medical research and development ecosystem to drive continued advances in mental health, substance use prevention and treatment interventions.

    The SOAR Study has two parallel but connected projects.

    Better understanding biomarkers of risk and resilience among Cincinnatians is in line with our department’s vision to advance the understanding and treatment of psychiatric disorders. – Cal Adler, MD

    Focusing on breadth, the SOAR Wellness Discovery Survey is engaging as many as 15,000 people across all 88 Ohio counties. Researchers want to uncover how strengths and skills may be related to overcoming adversity. Those strengths will inform researchers about which factors to focus on to develop new treatments. This portion is underway, with more than 300,000 postcards mailed out to residents statewide.

    Focusing on depth, the SOAR Brain Health Study will comprehensively study as many as 3,600 Ohioans in family groups to examine the biological, psychological and social factors that help explain response to adversity, with longer-term goals of personalizing individual care.

    The SOAR Study will engage a multidisciplinary team of experts from UC and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, Ohio State University, Bowling Green State University, Central State University, Kent State University, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Case Western/University Hospital-Cleveland, Ohio University, University of Toledo and Wright State University.

    CALEB ADLER WITH UC LAB COAT PSYCHIATRY
    Cal Adler, MD. Photo/University of Cincinnati.

    Faculty and staff in UC’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience will enroll approximately 500 Ohioans who will complete study procedures such as MRIs, EEGs, neuropsychological assessments, biospecimen collection and questionnaires.

    “Better understanding biomarkers of risk and resilience among Cincinnatians is in line with our department’s vision to advance the understanding and treatment of psychiatric disorders,” said Cal Adler, MD, professor, vice chair of research, co-director of the Division of Bipolar Disorders Research, director of the Center for Imaging Research in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience at UC’s College of Medicine and a UC Health physician. “We have already begun to enroll Ohio families and anticipate engaging over 200 participants over the next year.”

    “This important SOAR Study builds on our long-standing academic health mission, and we are proud to champion this vital research to help all Ohioans,” said John J. Warner, MD, chief executive officer at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and executive vice president at Ohio State. “Mental health care is health care, and this study will help us inform prevention and treatment strategies to advance patient-centered care and influence the way we train our future care providers.”

    Leaders of the study say SOAR aims to do for addiction, mental illness and mental health what Framingham Heart Study researchers did for heart disease and heart health. Launched in 1948, the multigenerational Framingham Heart Study has enrolled more than 15,000 study participants over 75 years, resulting in major life-saving advancements about heart disease risk factors.

    “Our approach with the SOAR Study will allow us to identify the factors that can be modified to reduce risk and build resilience,” said SOAR Study principal investigator K. Luan Phan, MD, professor and chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at Ohio State. “We won’t be able to ‘bend the curve’ on the growing number of deaths of despair, such as those from addiction and suicide, until we go upstream to better understand their etiology. SOAR is the first statewide, multigenerational comprehensive study in the nation that will offer a new roadmap for developing better treatments and cures that will improve and save lives.”

    Impact Lives Here

    The University of Cincinnati is leading public urban universities into a new era of innovation and impact. Our faculty, staff and students are saving lives, changing outcomes and bending the future in our city’s direction. Next Lives Here.

    If you are interested in participating in this study, please reach out to the UC study coordinator, Rachel, at 513-558-5319.

    If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, call or text the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988.

  • Cincinnati Children’s to offer pediatric services at former Loveland CVS pharmacy

    Cincinnati Children’s to offer pediatric services at former Loveland CVS pharmacy

    Loveland Magazine file photo of the now closes CVS

    Cincinnati Children’s secured a long-term lease for the building in the Symmes Gate Station shopping center, which previously housed a CVS pharmacy.

    Loveland, Ohio – Cincinnati Children’s Loveland Primary Care will open in spring 2025. Pediatric services will be available to families who now drive longer distances to other locations operated by the nation’s No. 1 health system for children.

    Work is to begin soon on interior renovations to an existing building at 10554 Loveland-Madeira Road. The location, near the intersection with East Kemper Road, is easily accessible from Interstate 275’s Exit 52 by Lake Isabella.

    Cincinnati Children’s secured a long-term lease for the building in the Symmes Gate Station shopping center, which previously housed a CVS pharmacy.

    “Many families who live in Loveland or surrounding areas such as Symmes Township depend on pediatric primary care from Cincinnati Children’s, and they soon will have a much closer option for this service,” said Evaline Alessandrini, MD, chief operating officer. “We are making this investment to ensure families have convenient access to world-class healthcare.”

    Cincinnati Children’s Loveland Primary Care will eventually accommodate up to 25,000 patient visits annually, said Jeff Anderson, MD, senior vice president and chief Population Health officer. That will include children from newborn through adolescence.

    “Our goal is to ensure that the region’s children are the healthiest in the nation, and part of that goal is to provide families with close-to-home options – including excellent primary care for kids,” Anderson said. “Our primary care providers work closely with pediatric specialists at Cincinnati Children’s for more advanced care options if needed.”

    Initially, over a dozen Cincinnati Children’s employees will work at the Loveland location, including a physician, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, a behavioral health counselor, medical assistants and patient access representatives. The workforce will expand with the patient base, Anderson said.

    Cincinnati Children’s Loveland Primary Care encompasses 10,125 square feet, which affords space to accommodate growth. Cincinnati Children’s estimates design and renovation of the building will cost about $6 million. Design partners are GBBN Architects, KFI Engineers, RCF Group and Kolar Design. The project will be built out by Triversity Construction.

    Cincinnati Children’s already offers pediatric primary care in Anderson Township, Avondale, Batesville, Cold Spring, Fairfield, Florence, Greensburg, Kenwood, Liberty Township, Mason, North Fairmount, Southgate and Springdale as well as at three school-based health centers in Cincinnati.

    In addition, Cincinnati Children’s has begun construction on a medical building that will include pediatric primary care in the Boone County city of Union, Ky.

  • Support Cincinnati Children’s by sending an e-Card smile to a child

    Support Cincinnati Children’s by sending an e-Card smile to a child

    Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and you can send a smile to a child spending the holiday with Cincinnati Children’s by sending an e-Card. There’s no cost to you, but all the feels will be priceless: https://give.cincinnatichildrens.org/…/ValentinesDay.html!

    f you decide to make a donation, friends at Kolar will match your gift dollar-for-dollar, up to $20,000—helping us give the world the joy of happy, healthy kids living their best lives.

  • Cincinnati Children’s named a Top Innovator

    Cincinnati Children’s named a Top Innovator

    Cincinnati, Ohio – Cincinnati Children’s has been named one of the Top Innovators for 2023 by Modern Healthcare, which cited software developed by a team of researchers and physicians to improve outcomes for kids in foster care.

    The proprietary technology creates definitive matches between a healthcare organization’s electronic health record and the Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System, which enables real-time data sharing between medical teams and child welfare professionals to improve overall outcomes of kids in foster care (also known as protective custody).

    Called IDENTITY, which is short for Integrated Data Environment to eNhance ouTcomes in cusTody Youth, the technology has been licensed to Cordata Healthcare Innovations, a Cincinnati-based software as a service company that connects communities and healthcare organizations to better serve at-risk populations.

    Modern Healthcare is a business publication whose Top Innovators recognition goes to healthcare organizations leading transformative programs that achieve measurable results in improving care and contribute to clinical and financial goals.

    The IDENTITY software, which improves cross-system communication and helps prevent gaps in healthcare delivery such as missed appointments, missed vaccinations and proper care coordination, was developed by a team at Cincinnati Children’s that included:

    • Sarah Beal, PhD, associate professor of behavioral medicine and clinical psychology and scientific director of child welfare research with the CHECK Foster Care Center at Cincinnati Children’s
    • Judith Dexheimer, PhD, associate professor of biomedical informatics and emergency medicine
    • Mary Greiner, MD, MS, professor of general and community pediatrics as well as medical director of the CHECK Foster Care Center at Cincinnati Children’s

    Nearly 400,000 children are in foster care in the United States, and they are at higher risk for medical, dental, developmental, behavioral and mental health concerns. Because of different ways of storing records by healthcare providers and child welfare professionals, information is often lost or inaccessible. And because healthcare providers often do not know a patient is in foster care, it might be unclear who should provide consent for treatment or when medical information can be shared.

    “Ensuring optimal health for children in protective custody requires a collaboration between the healthcare system and the child welfare system,” Greiner said. “IDENTITY opens the doors for rapid information exchange and communication, allowing everyone to be on the same page to provide the best possible care.”

    Cincinnati Children’s innovators are developing breakthroughs in nearly every area of healthcare – from digital solutions such as IDENTITY to therapeutics and medical devices. That includes world-first clinical trials of FLASH proton therapy to treat cancer, development of a neonatal MRI, and using virtual reality to plan cardiology procedures.

    “These innovations are generated by our scientific researchers as well as those on the front lines such as physicians and nurse practitioners, whose creative ideas often turn into improved care for patients of Cincinnati Children’s as well as kids throughout the world,” said Abram Gordon, vice president of Innovation Ventures, the health system’s tech transfer and commercialization office.

    “More than 18,500 people work at Cincinnati Children’s, and nearly one-third are engaged in research – including on therapies and cures as well as ways to improve child health by transforming delivery of care,” Gordon said.

    A nonprofit, academic organization, Cincinnati Children’s has a long history of creating, developing, or testing vaccines and medical devices, and the health system helps lead the way in research on digital solutions as well as new small molecules and organoids, Gordon said.

    Cincinnati Children’s Innovation Ventures has about 500 projects in progress at any given time, Gordon added. Highlights over the past 10 years at Cincinnati Children’s include 1,774 new invention disclosures, 1,885 patent applications filed, 628 patents issued, 230 licenses executed, 15 active start-up companies and 117 commercialized products/tools.

    Such innovations contribute to the health system’s mission of education and have helped create numerous jobs with spinout companies, other startups, and established firms that license Cincinnati Children’s technology.

  • Cincinnati Children’s Ranked #1 in the Nation in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals Rankings

    Cincinnati Children’s Ranked #1 in the Nation in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals Rankings

    “To help patients decide where to receive care, U.S. News generates hospital rankings by evaluating data on nearly 5,000 hospitals. To be nationally ranked in a specialty, a hospital must excel in caring for the sickest, most medically complex patients.”

    Cincinnati Children’s has been named #1 in the nation in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals 2023-24 rankings. Hospitals were ranked based on key clinical data that includes measures such as patient outcomes, diversity training, and patient safety. The goal of these rankings is to identify hospitals that provide the highest quality care for children with the most serious or complicated medical conditions. The full report can be found here.

    “We are incredibly proud and honored to be recognized as the best pediatric hospital in the nation,” says Steve Davis, MD, MMM, president and CEO of Cincinnati Children’s. “This distinction only confirms what we have always known—that we have outstanding, talented team members who are unmatched in their dedication to ensuring that all children have access to exceptional care. Our people are—and have always been—innovators, teachers, collaborators and compassionate caregivers, and they lead the way in helping kids achieve their full potential.”

    The Best Children’s Hospitals list also includes national rankings across 10 pediatric specialties. Cincinnati Children’s has been named in the top 10 of each of these specialty areas, including being ranked #1 in four areas: cancer care, diabetes & endocrinology, neonatology, and urology.

    Cincinnati Children’s has the only level IV NICU in Greater Cincinnati.

    Cincinnati Children’s Pediatric Urology division is home to the world’s first multidisciplinary center dedicated to optimizing the health and quality of life for children born with Posterior Urethral Valves (PUV).

    HONOR ROLL

    #1 in U.S. News Best Children’s Hospitals Honor Roll

    NATIONALLY RANKED

    in 10 Children’s Specialties

    REGIONALLY RANKED

    #1 in Ohio
    #1 in Midwest

    Pediatric Cancer – #1 in the Nation

    Neonatology – #1 in the Nation

    Pediatric Cardiology & Heart Surgery – #7 in the Nation

    Pediatric Diabetes & Endocrinology – #1 in the Nation

    Pediatric Gastroenterology & GI Surgery – #2 in the Nation

    Pediatric Nephrology – #3 in the Nation

    Pediatric Neurology & Neurosurgery – #4 in the Nation

    Pediatric Orthopedics – #3 in the Nation

    Pediatric Pulmonology & Lung Surgery – #2 in the Nation

    Pediatric Urology – #1 in the Nation

  • Cincinnati Children’s recommends all children wear masks at school

    Cincinnati Children’s recommends all children wear masks at school

    Statement from CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER:

    Guidance Also Applies to Teachers and Staff

    Cincinnati Children’s recommends that all children returning to in-person school wear masks, regardless of vaccination status. Many children are not yet eligible to be vaccinated against COVID-19, and others should mask because no vaccine is 100% effective at preventing infection.

    In addition, teachers and staff should continue to wear masks, regardless of vaccination status.

    While each school district must decide the best way to safeguard students, it’s important to note that masks are about 85% effective in preventing the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19.

    Vaccines can provide even greater protection, but the federal government’s ongoing review of data from clinical trials may mean that children 11 and younger won’t be eligible for vaccination until late this year or early next year.

    Cincinnati Children’s agrees with recent guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics that masks and vaccinations remain the most effective protection against severe illness, hospitalization, and risk of death from COVID-19. Hand washing and social distancing also can reduce the risk of transmitting COVID-19, influenza, and other respiratory viruses.

    Cincinnati Children’s also agrees with the AAP on the importance of in-person learning for all children. Beyond academic instruction, the school environment plays a fundamental role in the healthy development of children – including social interaction, nutrition, mental health, social services and extracurricular activities.

    Note that the impact of COVID-19 is evolving rapidly. This guidance reflects the current environment and will be updated as needed.

    For more information about all kinds of vaccines, visit our Vaccine Resources section.

    Reviewed July 27, 2021, by Joshua Schaffzin, MD, PhD, and Patricia Manning-Courtney, MD

    Current Loveland schools mask requirement

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    Ohio Department of Health Releases Updated K-12 School Guidance

    Loveland Magazine –  Jul 28, 2021

    The Ohio Department of Health released updated recommendations for K-12 schools yesterday. The guidance strongly recommends COVID-19 vaccinations for staff and eligible students; consistent…

    COVID-19 Guidance for Safe Schools from American Academy of Pediatrics

    Loveland Magazine –  Jul 21, 2021

    As the next school year begins, there needs to be a continued focus on keeping students safe, since not all students will…

  • Autism Society recognizes Loveland Schools’ Mary Frees as “Unsung Hero”

    Autism Society recognizes Loveland Schools’ Mary Frees as “Unsung Hero”

    Mary Frees (front center) was recognized for her work serving individuals with autism and their families at “Faces of Autism” on March 5. Left to right: Heidi Terselic, Donna Ernst, Jane Miller, Lara Ferrer, Joe Frees, Taylor Reid, Mary Frees, Dr. Kathryn Lorenz, Dr. Amy Crouse, Helen Jones, Michelle Grafflin and Jennifer Forren.

    Loveland, Ohio – The Regional Autism Advisory Council (RAAC) of Southwest Ohio celebrated its 20th anniversary in March with “Faces of Autism”- an event presented in collaboration with Autism Society Greater Cincinnati to recognize autism “ambassadors and unsung heroes” in the region. Mary Frees, an intervention specialist at Loveland Elementary School (LES), was among those honored for their work serving individuals with autism and their families.

    “When I learned about this special recognition, I was shocked, but felt so valued for doing what I love,” said Frees. “This just motivates and energizes me to continue to accomplish more for my students with autism and other special needs. My students make my job enjoyable each day and push me further to continue to learn more about this ever-changing field of special education.”

    The Faces of Autism Unsung Hero nominees were selected for going above and beyond the expectations of their jobs in advocating for acceptance, community inclusion, relationship building, and community impact. 12 educators were recognized, two of whom represent public school districts – Loveland and Sycamore Schools.

    “Mary is an outstanding educator who works tirelessly for her students, going above and beyond on a daily basis,” said LES Principal Jen Forren. “She works to ensure that her students and their families have an excellent experience at LES, both academically and socially.  She established an ambassador program that matches her students with other students in the building to help them work on their social skills and it has been very impactful for everyone involved.”

    Faces of Autism was presented by RAAC and the Autism Society Greater Cincinnati in partnership with several other organizations, including Cincinnati Children’s, Linden Grove School, and the Heidt Center of Excellence by The Children’s Home, among others.

    About the Autism Society Greater Cincinnati and the Regional Autism Advisory Council (RAAC)

    The Autism Society Greater Cincinnati is a leading resource and advocate for the local autism community, working to improve the lives of all who are affected by autism through education, support, and services. RAAC leads community partnerships to plan, develop, and implement a vibrant continuum of services that meets the lifelong needs of individuals with autism, their families, and those who serve them. The Advisory Council facilitates task forces on a range of subjects, such as early intervention, educational identification, and adult services.