Back-to-School Resources for Your Patient Families
It’s that time of year again! From bookbags and school supplies, to mental health tips and annual well checks, to nutrition and sleep habits, there are many ways for families to prepare before the first day of school.
Partners For Kids has compiled the resources below to help your patient families start the school year feeling healthy and confident. We encourage you to share these tools and community resources with families.
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Register for the Next Partners For Kids’ Primary Care Webinar
Join Leena Mamilly, MD, and Kristen Baron, PharmD, from Nationwide Children’s for the next Partners For Kids quarterly webinar focusing on Type II Diabetes held on Thursday, September 9, from noon to 1 p.m. CME credit will be available.
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Cyclospora testing update and new laboratory ordering guidance
As Cyclospora cases continue to increase across Ohio and the Midwest, Dayton Children's wants to ensure referring providers have the latest testing guidance.
Our laboratory's Gastrointestinal Infectious Disease Panel (GIDP) includes PCR testing for Cyclospora cayetanensis, providing results in approximately 24 hours. Importantly, routine ova and parasite (O&P) testing do not detect Cyclospora, making the GIDP the preferred diagnostic test for patients with suspected infection.
Please share this reminder with providers and clinical staff:
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Order the Gastrointestinal Infectious Disease Panel (GIDP) for suspected Cyclospora infections.
- Routine O&P testing will not identify Cyclospora.
- Collect stool in a clean refrigerated container or C&S transport media.
- Contact the Dayton Children's Clinical Laboratory with questions at 937-641-5100.
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Improving Access, One Prescription at a Time
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Meet Rebekah “Becky” Baron, CPNP, at Dayton Children’s Pulmonary Clinic, where providers are continually looking for ways to remove barriers to care and make it easier for families to manage chronic conditions. Becky is leading by example through a simple but impactful practice change -- prescribing 90-day supplies of asthma controller medications whenever clinically appropriate.
By prescribing a 90-day supply, Becky is helping families:
- Improve medication adherence by reducing refill interruptions
- Decrease trips to the pharmacy, saving families time and effort
- Reduce the risk of running out of medication
- Support better asthma control through consistent access to controller therapies
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Minimize barriers for families facing transportation or scheduling challenges
This approach is an excellent reminder that small changes can have a big impact. Providers are encouraged to consider prescribing 90-day supplies of asthma controller medications, when clinically appropriate to help improve medication access and continuity of care. If your organization is eligible for the Partners For Kids Provider Incentive Program (PIP), your organization will also receive an incentive for each prescription filled.
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Register for the Annual Coding Seminar
Children’s Practicing Physicians (CPP) will hold its annual coding seminar on Tuesday, October 20, from 6 to 8 p.m. Participants will walk through several common clinical scenarios associated with coding and discuss current coding guidelines and updates.
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Beyond Baby Blues: Learn Strategies to Improve Access to Perinatal Mental Health
Join Ohio Better Birth Outcomes (OBBO) on Wednesday, September 9, for the next session in the Addressing Health Equity in Maternal and Infant Care Continued Education Series. This interactive panel discussion will bring together clinical experts, community partners and individuals with lived experience to explore the factors that influence perinatal mental health outcomes, and the role health equity plays in supporting families during pregnancy and postpartum. Virtual and in-person attendance options are available.
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Save the date! Primary Care Education Series “Challenges for Primary Care Providers during the Newborn Period”
Join us for the next primary care education series, “Challenges for Primary Care Providers during the Newborn Period.” The session will be held on Thursday, November 4, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. in the Nationwide Children’s Conference Center (520 Butterfly Gardens Drive). A virtual option will also be available for this interactive discussion, where expert panelists will answer questions and share scenario-based cases and insights. CME, MOC and other relevant credits will be provided.
Registration link coming soon!
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Enhance Care for Children with Asthma and Constipation Through Provider Education
Did you know Partners For Kids offers on-site educational sessions to support primary care practices in delivering high-quality care for children with asthma and constipation? These interactive sessions review current clinical guidelines, best practices and practical treatment strategies, while also providing resources that can be incorporated into everyday patient education and care management.
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Constipation Education: Focuses on the evaluation and management of functional constipation in children over age one, helping practices improve care and reduce avoidable healthcare utilization.
- Asthma Education: Provides guidance on identifying, assessing and treating pediatric asthma, with the goal of improving symptom control and overall health outcomes.
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Resources from July’s Behavioral Health Training
During the training, “Assessing and Treating Emotional Dysregulation in Youth,” attendees explored the biopsychosocial model and its relationship to emotion dysregulation in youth. Participants also learned basic DBT skills and appropriate applications, as well as skills to support caregivers of dysregulated youth. Finally, attendees demonstrated their ability to introduce these skills to youth and families with effective communication strategies through role play practice.
View the Presentation Resources:
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Register for the September Behavioral Health Training
Don’t miss the next training on Friday, September 11, from 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on “Common Psychopharmacological Management of Mood and Anxiety Disorders.” Register for the September offering and be sure to check out the full Partners for Kids’ Behavioral Health Community Education Series 2026 Course calendar for more.
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Register for Dayton Children’s Next Behavioral Health Session
Join Mary Runnoe, LPCC-S, Tulley Wahren, LPCC-S, and Todja Stritmire, LISW-S, from Dayton Children’s Hospital, as they present on “Minimal Facts Collection.” This session will focus on recommended strategies for behavioral health providers as they are gathering information for a mandated report. This session is virtual and will be held on Friday, September 4 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 CE will be offered.
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August Prescriber Tool Highlight: Constipation Management Toolkit for Primary Care
Partners For Kids offers up-to-date resources and prescribing guidance for primary care practitioners. This month, we’re highlighting our constipation management toolkit, which contains educational webinars, guidelines, tip sheets and patient materials (including videos and handouts) to educate families on how to prevent and manage constipation athome, and reduce emergency department visits related to constipation. Click the link below and select your region’s toolkit to check out the resources available.
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CareSource Provider Survey is Now Open
CareSource has opened their provider survey and is inviting you to take a moment to tell them about your experience with CareSource. Your responses will help them improve their services and ensure they meet your needs effectively.
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Important Dates
Friday, September 4, 11 a.m. to noon: Behavioral Health Course Offering: “Minimal Facts Collection”
Monday, September 7: Partners For Kids’ offices are CLOSED
Thursday, September 9, noon to 1 p.m.: Primary Care Quarterly Webinar, “Type 2 Diabetes”
Friday, September 11, 10 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.: Behavioral Health Course Offering: “Common Psychopharmacological Management of Mood and Anxiety Disorders”
Wednesday, October 7, noon to 1 p.m.: Behavioral Health Series for Primary Care: “Suicidality”
Friday, October 9, 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.: Behavioral Health Course Offering, “The Practice of Ethical and Responsible Reporting of Suspected Abuse and Neglect”
Tuesday, October 20, 6 to 8 p.m.: Children’s Practicing Physicians (CPP) Annual Coding Seminar
Tuesday, November 3, noon to 1 p.m.: Primary Care Quarterly Webinar: “Constipation”
Thursday, November 4, 5:30 to 8 p.m.: Primary Care Education Series, “Challenges for Primary Care Providers during the Newborn Period.”
Friday, November 13, 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.: Behavioral Health Course Offering: “Supervising Trauma Informed Care: From Assessment to Intervention”
Friday, November 20, 11 a.m. to noon: Behavioral Health Course Offering, “Strategies for Caregivers to Teach Co-Regulation to Children and Adolescents”
Thursday, November 26: Partners For Kids’ offices are CLOSED
Wednesday, December 2, noon to 1 p.m.: Behavioral Health Series for Primary Care: “Refugee and Immigrant Mental Health”
Friday, December 11, 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.: Behavioral Health Course Offering: TBD
Friday, December 25: Partners For Kids’ offices are CLOSED
Friday, January 1, 2027: Partners For Kids’ offices are CLOSED
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