COPC Ohio Center for Pediatrics

05/25/2026

We are closed today!

05/24/2026

Please note that all COPC sites and services will be closed on Memorial Day (Monday, May 25th).

05/19/2026

Today we wore blue to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Central Ohio Primary Care!! We also had a staff and physician professional development session. It’s always important to have continual learning sessions for our team. Today we focused on professional behavior & critical conversations. We shared ideas, harvested & made a group commitment. Teamwork takes effort & everyone showed up. Next month, we will revisit and expand our goals together. 💙⭐️ 😀

05/19/2026

Our office will be closing at 3 PM today - Tue 5/19 - for physician & staff professional development! Thanks to Care Nav for taking calls!

05/19/2026

Parents, check your medicine cabinets. Nearly 90,000 bottles of children’s ibuprofen have been recalled due to possible contamination. Tap the link in the first comment for more. 📷: Getty

05/15/2026

Summer is almost here! We wanted to share a few things to remember when scheduling appointments or dropping of camp/daycare/sports forms. And a few tips on MyChart messages and triage calls. 🌞🌈 🍋

* PHYSICAL APPTS: We have our schedules open for appointments approximately 12 months in advance, so log into MyChart or call now to book your physical appointments for the summer. Don’t wait because our summer schedules do fill quickly! If you would like to try to book two children two be seen at the same time, please call as MyChart does not have the capability to do this type of scheduling. We try to book siblings together (limit of 2 siblings at a time) if the schedule accommodates. We may not always have back-to-back time slots available, but we will do our best to get you scheduled. Thanks for understanding! 🩺

* FORMS: Before dropping off or sending in forms - ensure that the parent/student portion is entirely filled out and signed and that your child is up to date on their checkup. We need parents to fill out any current medications their child is taking or include a complete list of current medications. Please send in or drop off ALL pages of the form as the doctors often are required to look at the form in its entirety before completing and signing. Incomplete forms will delay your form completion. Your child must be up to date on their checkup for us to complete any forms. Please allow us 3-5 business days for completion of forms. For extensive forms (FMLA, Guardianship forms, Disability, etc.), please allow us full 5 business days. Forms can be returned to families via your child's MyChart to save you a trip to the office for pick up. 🖊️

* MyChart/TRIAGE CALLS: Non-urgent questions can always be sent via MyChart and our triage nurses or physicians will reply to you. Urgent or same day questions should be called in. We know wait times can be longer than expected some days, as we are doing our best to give every patient the quality time and care they deserve. 📞 💻

Enjoy the rest of your Spring! 💐

05/14/2026

Ready for the next chapter in your imaging career? COPC could be your perfect fit!
📌MRI Tech | $6,000 Sign-On Bonus
Full Time, Monday-Friday, 11:30 am-8:00 pm or 4-day/10-hour shifts

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⭐Check out our open positions here:
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🔹What Makes COPC Different🔹
-Focus on patient care and employee well-being
-Supportive environment where your ideas matter
-Excellent Benefits
-No Holiday Shifts

If you’ve been waiting for a place where your work matters—and your life outside work is respected—this is it.

05/13/2026

In healthcare, the most impactful leaders are those who inspire change and cultivate future generations.

Dr. Bonnie Pugh, the current President of Central Ohio Primary Care's Board of Directors, has been a driving force in our organization since 2004. Her journey is a powerful testament to the importance of mentorship, purpose, and a steadfast commitment to empowering others.

Dr. Pugh reflects on her own mentors, stating, "They set a really good example for me on how I wanted to emulate a strong female physician leader while still embracing emotional intelligence and compassion in my work."

Join us in celebrating Dr. Pugh’s remarkable contributions and learn how her vision is shaping the future of physician leadership at COPC.

Read the full story on our website!
https://ow.ly/SAT350YV9XM

05/10/2026

To all the mother’s & mom figures who have loved, lost, laughed, cried, and felt all the emotions - enjoy your day spending it your way! We appreciate & see you! 💜

05/06/2026

Swimming safety and infection prevention tips to keep your children safe:

- Stay within arms distance of children who cannot independently swim, toddlers, or are learning to swim. Active watching is key to preventing drowning.
- Life jackets that are US Coast Guard for inexperienced swimmers. Arm floaties or inflatable rings or toys are not safe.
- Remove wet swim suits and shower after water exposure. Do not sit in wet swimwear for prolonged periods of time. This can increase the risk of bacterial colonization and potential UTI due to warm, humid environment.
- Be cautious and aware in open water of currents & sea life.
- Parents - learn basic CPR skills. We recommend your sitters & people taking care of your child also learn CPR.
- Outdoor swimming? Apply sunscreen (preferably cream and SPF 30) 15-20 minutes prior to sun & water exposure to allow absorption. Spray sunscreen washes off easily. Reapply after 80 min or water exposure.
- Teach your children how to call out for help if they or someone else is in danger.

Stay safe! 🌞 🏊‍♂️ 🌊 🫧
See the link for more:

The American Red Cross offers important swimming safety tips to help you and your kids be safe this summer while in the water. Learn more about how to swim safely!

04/29/2026

**Attention Parents of Teens!**
As your child approaches adulthood, it’s time to equip them with essential healthcare skills and tools before they head off to college, work, or their own place! 🏡✨

Here's where you can start:
- Read our full age-by-age guide to building health independence!
https://ow.ly/UccS50YRL7o
- Create a shared health binder or digital file with key records and medication lists.
- Quiz them on their personal and family medical history.
- Practice making phone calls to schedule appointments.
- Review an Explanation of Benefits (EOB) insurance statement together.
- Role-play asking questions during appointments to boost their confidence!
Let’s empower our young adults to take charge of their health! 💪❤️

Help your child take charge of their own health. COPC's age-by-age guide for parents shows how to build healthcare independence and prepare kids for adult primary care in Central Ohio.