News for You from your Physician Liaison, Megan Schmutte
Below are updates for your neighborhood location as well as upcoming educational events and links that might be of interest to you. If I can provide additional information or assistance, please contact me at megan.schmutte@cchmc.org or 513-509-3686 (cell).
Cincinnati Children’s Neighborhood Locations - Laboratory Updates
Liberty & Satellite Labs Test Menus and Site Hours - To increase visibility of Clinical Lab Services, we are gradually updating our Clinical Lab Index. Included is a new Liberty & Satellite Test Menu resource to give improved access to the test menu and hours of operation.
Changes to PFT/Methacholine Challenge Ordering - Effective January 1, 2025 the Pulmonary Division has a new policy that requires a Pulmonary consultation to be completed prior to a PFT Methacholine Challenge. This policy allows the Pulmonologist to determine the appropriateness from a patient medical risk and feasibility of testing completion.
Upcoming Education and Events
Upcoming live events (in person and virtual)
Pediatric Grand Rounds - December/January Calendar
Coffee with Colleagues - Headaches with Dr. Marielle Kabbouche, Virtual - Wednesday, January 8th from 7-7:45am - Register Here
Prerecorded Sessions Available:
Pediatric Consult Apple Podcasts and Spotify - New this month, Consult on Autism, Consult on Fall/Winter Illnesses and Consult on ADHD. Note: the Autism and ADHD Pediatric Consults do not offer CME credit.
Virtual Coffee with Colleagues library: View HERE
Additional prerecorded sessions are available on the CME Cloud
Helpful Links
ADHD Group Schedule - NEW - UPDATED for 2025 -Programs for parents, children and adolescents
Clinical Trials Research Studies - Information on currently available research studies for children and adults
Community Practice Support Tools - Find on PCP Support Tools app or Cincinnatichildrens.org.
Cincinnati Children’s Project ECHO - Project ECHO (Extension for Community Care Outcomes) project and course information
Research Horizons - Blog highlighting research news and spotlights, including the Research Annual Report