We hope you and your family are adjusting to the colder weather and the recent snowfall awoke to this morning! We love that this time of year often leads to building snowmen, sledding, making snow ice cream, and other fun-filled outdoor activities.
Since inclement weather may occur in the upcoming winter months, we wanted to share information on how our offices handle these conditions.
- Communication: In the event that we need to cancel your visit due to weather, we will contact you. You may receive notice from us by phone call, text, or email depending upon the time of day and number of appointments needing to be cancelled. Rest assured a member of our team will be in communication with you to find an alternative time to safely visit your pediatrician. If you do not hear from us, it is safe to assume we are open.
- Social Media Updates: As soon as we determine we are cancelling appointments we will post this onto our social media sites. Please follow our Facebook or Instagram accounts for this and additional health related information.
- Telemedicine Alternatives: If you are scheduled for select appointments such as behavioral health visits, medication follow-ups, and simple ill appointments, we may offer a virtual visit as an alternative form of care from the comfort of your home. Unfortunately, visits that require a physical exam or testing are not always appropriate for telemedicine.
- Patient Cancellations: Should you have issues traveling to your visit due to inclement weather, we do offer the option to cancel with no cancellation charge.
Great Links for Winter Tips and Fun:
- Healthy Children – Tips to Keep Kids Warm All Winter
- Healthy Children – Cold Weather Safety
- Active Kids – Winter Bucket List
- Get the Kids Outside – Ways to Keep Your Kids Active Outside this Winter
- Cleveland Clinic – Why Kids’ Puffy Coats and Car Seats Are a Dangerous Combo
Our team is always here for you. Should you have any questions, do not hesitate to call us at 513-232-8100 or send a non-urgent message through the patient portal.
We hope you stay safe and warm this winter!