Epidemics and Shortages Continue: What You Can Do to Help

We are still experiencing high levels of respiratory illness in the community. This includes RSV, a cold-like illness that can be serious for infants, COVID-19, and influenza. Currently influenza seems to be the virus that is affecting — and infecting — the most people. Portland-area pediatric ICUs are still running at or above capacity; many…

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Temporary Changes in Response to Respiratory Virus Surges

Patients and parents: our community and many others are deep into what amounts to an emergency. The levels of respiratory illnesses are currently at an unprecedented level. Influenza, COVID, RSV, Hand/Foot/Mouth, and ordinary colds and coughs are circulating through the schools and day cares and public places and many more children are sick than is…

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Flu Vaccines Are Here! And the new COVID boosters too!

We are pleased to announce that we now have flu vaccines for the 2022-2023 influenza season. The flu vaccine is licensed and recommended for all people six months and up but is especially important for younger children and for those with chronic medical conditions. Call us for a shot appointment or ask for the flu…

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Survey

If you’ve had a visit at Childhood Health within the past 6 months, please click the respective link below to take a quick survey so that we can provide the best possible care for your family. We appreciate your feedback! Each family that completes the survey will be entered to win one of five prizes.…

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Update

Due to critical staffing levels in the medical community, we were forced to make the following changes: both our billing system and Nurse Triage call line had to be outsourced. We chose the most reputable organizations to take these duties over, but we know that change can be uncomfortable, and we look forward to a…

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