COPC Ohio Center for Pediatrics

02/26/2026

Symptoms of measles are like many other viruses. Vaccination is the best prevention to this deadly disease.

02/26/2026

Measles outbreak in Ohio with potential exposure to anyone at John Glenn International Airport on 2/18/26 from 6-9 PM. The MMR vaccine is very effective at preventing measles. We routinely vaccinate at 12 months & 4 years of age. If you have a child under 12 months of age who could have potentially been exposed, please contact our office for guidance.

Measles Update:

There are six confirmed cases of measles in central Ohio, including one case with recent international travel. As part of this outbreak, the Ohio Department of Health announced a potential measles exposure at John Glenn International Airport on February 18 between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. when this case traveled. If you are unvaccinated and were there during that date and time, you should watch for signs and symptoms until March 11. Those who were at the airport during that time and who are vaccinated have a very low risk of getting sick. The measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine is very safe and effective. Talk to your health care provider and learn more at columbus.gov/measles. City of Columbus - City Hall, Columbus Public Health Ohio Department of Health.

02/24/2026

A little team building at The Game Show Battle Rooms for OCP. A fun time was had by all! 🎲

02/09/2026

We are aware our phones are down. Please use MyChart to reach us in the meantime. We are working to get this fixed. Thank you.

02/04/2026

Ever wondered how math is used in healthcare? Central Ohio Primary Care's lab services were featured in the Doodles & Digits "How It's Math" series, which explores this connection in their latest video.

If you're a parent, you know how important it is to encourage children to explore their interests and future career paths. STEM education series, such as Doodle and Digits, help students see the "behind-the-scenes" real-world applications of math used in exciting careers in healthcare and beyond!

COPC was honored to help nurture the next generation of healthcare professionals through this series. Thank you, Doodles and Digits, for featuring our amazing lab team and the technology that helps us provide the best care for our patients across Central Ohio.

🎥 Watch here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9q58Nv-_RpU&t=3s

Ever wonder what really happens after you get a blood test at the doctor’s office? In this behind-the-scenes look at a high-tech medical laboratory, you'll d...

01/28/2026

Sharing from our friends at Step. The measles outbreak in South Carolina is no joke!

Anyone planning on going to Hilton Head for Spring break? If you are travelling soon, consider getting updated on you measles shot. South Carolina reported a surge to 789 measles cases on Tuesday, state health data showed, overtaking Texas’ 2025 tally of 762 infections and marking the biggest state-level outbreak in the country. Officials confirmed 89 new cases since Friday, warning that “the widening outbreak could continue for weeks or months amid lagging vaccine uptake. The outbreak, which began in October, has been centered in the northwest part of the state, which includes Greenville and Spartanburg, according to the South Carolina Department of Public Health. There are currently 557 people in quarantine and 20 in isolation. The latest end of quarantine for these is February 19, the state health department said.

01/27/2026

We’re open today for all appointments! Stay safe on the roads & in the cold weather. 🥶

01/26/2026

01/26/2026

The PSC’s will remain closed today due to road & weather conditions.

Due to weather conditions, your COPC doctor's office may be closed today (Monday, January 26). Call your office to confirm if they are closed or opening late.
Need Assistance?
Our SameDay Centers and Pediatric Support Centers are also closed. If you're unsure whether you need urgent, emergency-level care, our Care Navigation team is here to help! Call (614) 865-3125 for guidance. We're available seven days a week from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

In a life-threatening emergency, please call 911.

01/26/2026

We’re closed! Please limit calls to urgent calls for medical advice. All non-urgent calls can be sent via MyChart. We will do our best to address them. Stay warm & we hope to reopen tomorrow!

Stay safe & warm out there!

01/25/2026

Stay safe & warm out there!

01/25/2026

Weather update! Office closed on Monday, 1/26/26!

Franklin County is under a level 3 snow emergency & the snow just keeps falling and blowing! For the safety of our patients & staff, our office will be closed on Monday, 1/26/26.

If you have an appointment scheduled Monday, you will be receiving a MyChart notification of the cancellation or a call. We will do our best to reschedule you when the office reopens.

A nurse or physician will be available for urgent medical questions, but we ask that you wait until the office is open for non-emergency questions, refill requests, and making routine appts. MyChart messages can be used for non-urgent questions or refill requests that can be answered in 2-3 business days.

Thank you for understanding! Stay safe! ❄️⛄️