The medical providers and staff at Childhood Health have always valued caring for children covered by Oregon Health Plan in our community. We consider this a key part of our mission. Therefore, it is with sadness that we have decided to close to new OHP patients, including newborns as of August 1. Unfortunately, our current…
Immunizations are always a hot topic in children’s health care. We are strongly supportive of universal immunization for all children unless they have a health condition for which vaccines are contraindicated. If you don’t plan on immunizing your children then we are not the best medical home for you. Both the AAP and the CDC…
We are seeking a Behavioral Health Consultant to join our team. For details, see https://www.childhoodhealth.com/job-listings/behavioral-health-coordinator/
We now have injectable flu vaccines for all ages. Flu vaccine is recommended for everyone six months and older every year. Ask at any scheduled appointment or call for a shot-only appointment.
We are pleased (and somewhat anxious) to announce that we are changing over from our current EHR system to a new product, Office Practicum, that is pediatric-specific. We are confident that our new EHR will help us to do a better job of serving you and your children and in providing the kind of ground-breaking…
There is a lot happening right now in the world of pediatric infectious disease prevention. If you’re confused about what you are hearing on the news, you aren’t alone! Flu vaccines are recommended every fall for all children six months of age and older. We expect to have our first shipments of flu vaccine arriving…
Una vez más es esa época del año en el valle de Willamette cuando el polen liberado por el pasto y el heno alcanza su punto máximo anual (aparentemente, incluso establecimos un récord la semana pasada en los recuentos de polen). Estamos en una zona agrícola aquí, con pueblos y ciudades rodeados de tierras de…
It’s once again that time of year in the Willamette Valley when the pollen released by grass and hay is at its yearly peak (apparently we even set a record last week for pollen counts). We are in an agricultural area here, with towns and cities surrounded by farmland … much of which is used…
Medical Chaperone Policy Last year the Oregon Medical Board passed a new rule requiring that all professionals licensed by that body (physicians, PAs, acupuncturists) comply with a new policy regarding the offering of a chaperone at certain visits. The Medical Chaperone is a trained health professional or staff member who has specifically been trained in…
We are excited to announce a new promotion at Childhood Health Associates. For the next two months, we will be giving away two $150 gift cards every week to eligible patients who schedule and attend a Well Child checkup and stay up to date on recommended vaccines. We believe that regular checkups and vaccinations are…