Flu Vaccines Are Here!
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.
Exciting Changes Coming!!
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…
Fall Infectious Disease Updates
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…
Los Peligros de Polen
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…
The Perils of Pollen
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…
New Medical Chaperone Policy
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…
Win a $150 Gift Card! Get Your Child’s Well Check and Vaccinations Up to Date
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…
Masks Optional Starting Monday, April 3, 2023
Starting April 3, masking is optional for patients, families and staff. If you or your child are wearing a mask, we will also wear them to respect your preferences. Many of our staff will continue to wear masks around potentially sick children to protect their own health. We will still have masks available for you…
Closed Today, 2/23/23
Due to the inclement weather our clinic will remain closed today and all appointments are cancelled. Please be aware that our answering service may be struggling to keep up as they are Portland based and Portland has been hit very hard by this weather event. Give us a call after this weather event has passed…
Late Start on Friday, 12/23/2022
Due to inclement weather the clinic will be closed until 10:00 am tomorrow, Friday, December 23rd. A decision will be made by 9:00 am to determine if we will close the remainder of the day. Check back here for updates.