Partner Spotlight: Gebhart Counseling Solutions, LLC 

Partners For Kids is proud to recognize Gebhart Counseling Solutions, LLC, located in Eaton, Ohio. This small, private practice is making a big impact in their local community. Through collaboration with Partners For Kids, the Gebhart staff has been able to increase and expand their focus on providing high-quality and consistent care to local youth, especially during key transition points for patients. Click below to read more about their impact.

Sign up for the Partners for Kids' Primary Care Webinar 

Join Alonzo Patterson, III, MD, from Dayton Children’s Hospital and Jessica Retzke, MD, from Nationwide Children’s Hospital for the Partners For Kids’ quarterly webinar titled, “Primary Care Approach to Asthma: Decreasing the Disparity,” held on Monday, March 23, from noon to 1 p.m. CME credit will be available.

Be Ready by 5: Helping Children and Families Succeed in Kindergarten and Beyond!

Be Ready by 5 connects families in Montgomery County to resources that help prepare children, ages 0 to 5, for success in kindergarten and beyond. Even if you are not in Montgomery County, use the eligibility screener to see what resources you and your family are eligible for in the following areas: 

• Pregnancy Support 
• Parent & Family Connections 
• Developmental Milestones 
• Health, Wellness & Safety 
• High-Quality Child Care & Preschool 

Oral Health Matters

Partners For Kids’ very own, Beau Myer, DDS, MPH, was featured on a recent episode of the Oral Health Matters podcast, hosted by Karlynn Sievers, MD. During the episode, Dr. Myer explains how a minimally invasive liquid arrests dental caries through antibacterial action and fluoride-driven remineralization, making it especially valuable in pediatrics, school-based programs, long-term care and communities with limited dental access.

Save the Date: CPP Vaccine Summit

CPP Buying Group is hosting a vaccine summit on Tuesday, May 5, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Westerville, Ohio. This in-person event will highlight tips and resources for immunization practices and policies, as well as discuss legislative updates and purchasing.

Don’t Miss the Upcoming Primary Care Education Series 

Registration is now open for the upcoming primary care education series titled, “What's Under Your Skin? Dermatologic Presentations in Pediatrics.” The session will take place on Thursday, April 30, from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Livingston Ambulatory Center (380 Butterfly Gardens Drive) or virtually.

 

The expert panel will discuss scenario-based cases, highlight knowledge gaps and make recommendations about appropriate interventions. 

 

Registration is open to all primary care providers in Central Ohio and beyond. Dinner and parking accommodations will be provided for those who attend in-person. CE Credits will also be available.

Updated Constipation Management Toolkit for Primary Care 

Partners for Kids recently updated the Constipation Toolkit for Primary Care. This resource offers tools for providers and patients, including prescribing guidelines, educational webinars, helpful handouts and more.  For any questions about Partners For Kids coverage resources, please contact PFKPharmacy@childrensdayton.org. 

Constipation & Asthma Education with Partners for Kids Clinical Educator  

Partners for Kids offers in-person education sessions for primary care providers around the topics of constipation and asthma. These comprehensive education sessions focus on evidence-based practices and current treatment protocols. Practices will also get resources to use in their day-to-day patient communication and long-term care.

• Constipation Education: Helps primary care providers reduce health care visits from children with functional constipation who are older than one year. 
• Asthma Education: Helps primary care providers improve outcomes for children with asthma, including education on the assessment, management and treatment of asthma. 

To schedule your education, email Jessica Alexander at Alexanderj2@childrensdayton.org. 

Dayton Children’s Psychiatry Launches Office Hours  

The Psychiatry Department at Dayton Children’s Hospital will host Office Hours. This meeting series has a structured approach with the intention to support conversation all the while educating on real scenarios within the mental health field. All sessions will be held on Thursdays from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm. The next session will be on March 26. 

Resources from February’s Behavioral Health Training

During the webinar, “Navigating Treatment with System Involved Youth and Caregivers,” attendees discussed the impact of foster care placement on youth, as well as techniques and confidence in working with youth in foster care. Attendees also improved their understanding of the foster care system as it relates to therapy.

Register for the April Behavioral Health Training 

The next behavioral health training course will be held on Friday, April 10, from 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on “Grief.” Register for the April offering and be sure to check out the full Partner’s for Kids Behavioral Health Community Education Series 2026 Course calendar for more trainings.

Welcome New Members!

We are pleased to welcome the following providers and practices who have joined the Partners For Kids’ network:

• Rena Frances Rivas Lorek, First Priority Urgent Care

Important Dates

• Friday, March 20, 11 a.m. to noon.: Behavioral Health Course Offering: “Self-Regulation versus Self-Soothe”
• Monday, March 23, noon to 1 p.m.: Primary Care Quarterly Webinar: “Primary Care Approach to Asthma: Decreasing the Disparity”
• Wednesday, April 8, noon to 1 p.m.: Behavioral Health Series for Primary Care: “New and Complementary Therapies for Autism: Opening Doors and Covering Quacks Part 2: Behavioral Interventions”
• Wednesday, April 8, noon to 1 p.m.: Behavioral Health Webinar Series, “New and Complementary Therapies for Autism. Opening Doors and Covering Quacks Part 2: Behavioral Interventions”
• Friday, April 10, 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.: Behavioral Health Course Offering: “Grief”
• Thursday, April 30, 5 to 8 p.m.: Primary Care Education Series: “What’s Under Your Skin? Dermatologic Presentations in Pediatrics.”
• Friday, May 8, 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.: Behavioral Health Course Offering: “Guiding Your Supervisees to Effective Documentation”
• Friday, June 12, 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.: Behavioral Health Course Offering: “Leveraging AI to Enhance Clinical Care”
• Friday, June 12, 9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.: Administrative Staff Retreat
• Tuesday, June 16, noon to 1 p.m.: Primary Care Quarterly Webinar, “A Focus on Preventative Care”

Contact Partners For Kids Provider Relations 

If you have questions regarding any of the information in this newsletter or suggestions regarding newsletter content that would be useful to your practice, please contact us at Email: PFKProRelations@childrensdayton.org. 

Phone: (419) 376-5667

Visit us at PartnersForKids.org.

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