Community Provider Corner
(From the March 2023 Issue of Medstat)
Central Ohio Pediatric Society
Central Ohio Pediatric Society (COPS) invites members, honored past presidents and friends to attend the final gathering of the organization to commemorate 75 years on Thursday, April 27, 2023, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Scioto Country County Club, on 2196 Riverside Dr., Columbus. The cost is $50 per person and includes dinner and drinks payable to Central Ohio Pediatric Society, 5383 Stratford Ave., Powell, OH, 43065. Please RSVP by April 20. Seating is limited. RSVP early to save your spot. For questions, contact Amyjo Hernandez.
Dr. John T. Schaeufele Pediatric Summit
Friday, April 28, 2023
Presented from Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center
Nationwide Children’s - Toledo is excited to partner with Mercy Health to present this year’s Dr. John T. Schaeufele Pediatric Summit in April! This multidisciplinary conference provides a forum for pediatric specialists to present their valuable perspectives on the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric patients. Primary care physicians, physician assistants, pharmacists, nurse practitioners, nurses, residents, medical students and allied health professionals are welcome to attend. Click here to register.
Free and Low-cost Resources for Patient Families
The Children’s Advocacy Project (CAP4Kids) is a website that provides free and low-cost resources for your patient families – all in one place. CAP4Kids has resources for child care, summer programs, food pantries and assistance, transportation and more. Click here to learn more and sign up for their monthly newsletter to share these resources with your patient families.
Behavioral Health Treatment Insights and Provider Support Program to Trial Morning Hours
The Behavioral Health Treatment Insights and Provider Support (BH-TIPS) program will trial morning slots from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. on both Wednesday and Friday of each week. Depending on need, these hours may be adjusted to offer 7:00 a.m. options. Providers may start scheduling for these morning hours starting March 1, 2023.
The BH-TIPS program offers virtual behavioral health consultation for Ohio primary care providers and connects Nationwide Children’s Hospital psychiatrists and a social worker through a virtual appointment to receive provider to provider consultation regarding:
- Screening, assessment, and diagnostic clarification
- Principles of medication and non-medication management to fit the specific clinical needs
- Information about available behavioral health resources and linkages in your local community