Community Provider Corner
(From the February 2025 Issue of Medstat)
Ohio Amblyope Registry
The Ohio Amblyope Registry (OAR) is the first and only statewide program in the United States designed to serve the needs of children with amblyopia, commonly known as “Lazy Eye,” their families and eye doctors. It is a voluntary registration program to increase knowledge about amblyopia, its treatment and prevention. The OAR provides free eye patches for the treatment of amblyopia, free literature about amblyopia and its causes, and other important services to help families of children with amblyopia. All services are free of charge (restricted to Ohio residents only). The OAR is part of the Save Our Sight program that receives voluntary contributions from the check-off donation box on the Ohio License plate renewal forms.
Tips for Toothbrushing
Do your patient families have questions about toothbrushing at home? February is Children's Dental Health Month, and the Partners For Kids® Oral Health team offers a fun and engaging video to share with parents and little ones. Medical Director Beau Meyer, DDS, and Dental Hygiene Educator Andrea Workman share four important tips to keep teeth clean and healthy from the day the first teeth come in. You can find more oral health resources in the Oral Health Toolkit.
Updated Management Guidelines for Insomnia
Partners For Kids has updated the Management Guidelines for Pediatric Insomnia to help primary care practitioners provide effective treatment for children who have difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. The guidelines include clinical recommendations, sleep hygiene tips, evaluation tools, medication information and more.
Discontinuation of 722-KIDS
The 722-KIDS physician referral line will be discontinued on May 1. Originally, this phone line was a tool to help parents and guardians find a pediatrician. However, over the past several years, its usage has sharply decreased. Parents and guardians looking for a pediatrician can now use the enhanced “Find A Doctor” link on the navigation bar of the Nationwide Children’s website or visit NationwideChildrens.org/find-a-doctor.
Promote Early Literacy With Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
One of the most powerful tools you can offer your patient families is the gift of literacy to support cognitive development, language skills and emotional bonding. You can help ensure every child ages 0 to 5 has the opportunity to develop a love of reading for free. For more information and to enroll, encourage parents and caregivers to visit NationwideChildrens.org/ImaginationLibrary.