COPC Ohio Center for Pediatrics

01/06/2026

Strengthen Your Immunity This Winter! 💪
As we find ourselves in the heart of winter, many of us are feeling the effects of less daylight, seasonal stressors, and the chill of freezing temperatures. It's more important than ever to support our immune systems during this time!

We've put together some science-backed tips to help you stay healthy and fend off seasonal illnesses like the flu and RSV. From the importance of vaccinations to the power of good nutrition and restful sleep, we’ve got you covered! 🥦😴✨

👉 Discover how small changes can make a big difference in your health: [How to Support Your Immune System This Winter](https://www.copcp.com/Articles/Details/270-how-to-support-your-immune-system-this-fa)

Let’s prioritize our health together! Share your favorite immune-boosting tips in the comments below! ⬇️

Help your body fight off seasonal illness with simple, science-backed habits. Learn how vaccines, sleep, nutrition, stress management, and regular movement can keep your immune system strong this fall and winter.

01/06/2026

We want to reassure our patient families that our vaccine recommendations will continue to follow the best evidence to protect your children and our communities. We will continue to follow the guidance of the American Academy of Pediatrics, whose vaccine committee is 100% dedicated to the safety of your children. We'll follow exactly what the best studies and most-reliable, unbiased recommendations say. Public health is not transferable from one country to another due to many reasons including population, living conditions, healthcare delivery & uptake. We will continue to maintain and support evidence based vaccine policy.
Have a safe & healthy 2026.

01/01/2026

HOLIDAY CLOSURE:
In recognition of New Year's Day, all COPC practices and services will be closed on Thursday, January 1.

01/01/2026

Our office will be closed for New Year’s Day! Happy 2026!

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas to all who celebrate!
Our office is closed today.

12/23/2025

Happy Holiday’s to you and yours!
Office hours are adjusted as follows:

Wednesday, 12/24: 8A-12P. Appts only for same day sick visits.
Thursday, 12/25: Office is closed
Friday, 12/26: Regular hours

The COPC Pediatric Support Center also has limited hours until 1 PM on 12/24 & closed 12/25.

12/22/2025

HOLIDAY CLOSURE:
Please note that all COPC practices and services will be closed on Thursday, December 25, and Thursday, January 1.
✨As a COPC patient, if you need non-emergency care around the holidays, check out the availability of the following services:
🩺SameDay Center (ages 18+)
🩺Pediatric Support Center (ages 0-17)
🩺Orthopedic Urgent Care

❤️Wishing you and your family a happy and safe holiday season!

12/22/2025

PSC Hours

HOLIDAY CLOSURE:
Please note that all COPC practices and services will be closed on Thursday, December 25, and Thursday, January 1.
✨As a COPC patient, if you need non-emergency care around the holidays, check out the availability of the following services:
🩺SameDay Center (ages 18+)
🩺Pediatric Support Center (ages 0-17)
🩺Orthopedic Urgent Care

❤️Wishing you and your family a happy and safe holiday season!

12/19/2025

Be safe traveling and ensure your vaccines are up to date.

Planning on traveling for the holidays? Make sure your vaccinations are up to date.
The US reported 74 new cases of measles over the past week, an increase from the 35 cases last week. The increase was driven by the outbreaks in Arizona (+21), South Carolina (+35), and Utah (+10). The outbreaks in Arizona and Utah are linked and are spreading in the border counties of the two states. The US total is now 1,909 for 2025, the most cases the US has had since 1992.
Pertussis cases (whooping cough) continue to rise across the US. Several states are experiencing elevated case counts surpassing their own previous records. States such as Arkansas have reached a 20-year high for recorded pertussis cases, and Texas has nearly quadrupled the number of reported cases from last year alone. Combining CDC reports and state publicly available data, Texas (3,500), Washington (2,049), California (1,915), Oregon (1,446), and Florida (1,436) shoulder the largest burden of pertussis.

12/18/2025

Congratulations to our dear, sweet Linda on her retirement!! After 19 years of service, greeting our families with a smile and always being willing to learn something new, Linda will start her next chapter. We hope it is filled with all of your favorite things, travel & time with family & friends. We will miss you so much & wish you the best in your adventures to come. You are one of the most dedicated and loyal people & your impact at OCP will never be forgotten. ❤️

Drop a note here for Linda!

12/15/2025

Happy 1st night of Hanukkah to our families that celebrate. 🕎 🕯️

12/08/2025

Congratulations to the beautiful couple - Drs. Kassie and Michael Slattery! 💍❤️
We wish them the best as they begin their journey together!