COPC Ohio Center for Pediatrics

10/13/2025

If you missed our Saturday flu clinics this fall, we have plenty of upcoming weekday appointments available on the following dates during our office hours:
Wednesday 10/15
Thursday 10/16
Friday 10/17
Tuesday 10/21
Wednesday 10/22
Thursday 10/23
Friday 10/24
Tuesday 10/28
Friday 10/31
Thursday 11/6
(More dates in November to come soon, so keep checking your MyChart for available dates!)
Appointments are required. This year, we've made scheduling easier — you can now book your appointment online via your child's MyChart account! Please log in to MyChart to reserve your spot.
Already have an appointment scheduled in our office this fall? No need to make a separate trip! We'll provide the flu vaccine to your child during that visit. You're welcome to bring along any siblings who are also patients for their flu vaccines at that time.
If you're unable to schedule via MyChart, feel free to call our office to set up your flu clinic appointment.

10/12/2025

Flu clinic team round #2!! What a great team!!

10/11/2025

Our second and final drive thru flu clinic this morning was a breeze!! Great day and thank you to our staff and families for protecting our kids. ⭐️ 🩺 ❤️

10/09/2025

Measles Update:

There is a measles outbreak in central Ohio with four confirmed cases in an unvaccinated family who traveled internationally. If you are not fully protected with two MMR doses, join us for a measles shot clinic. We’re partnering with Franklin County Public Health to offer the vaccine clinic on Saturday, October 11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the new Albany Early Learning center located at 5101 Swickard Woods Blvd. For questions, call 614-625-3719.

10/09/2025

For years, Camara poured her heart into caring for others—until life reminded her that she needed care, too.🩵
Camara’s nursing journey began at a local hospital, where she helped launch school-based health center, and assisted with mobile health unit programs as a charge nurse and health coach for children with chronic conditions. Life changes pulled Camara away from nursing to balance parenting her three children with becoming a full-time caregiver to her mother during her battle with brain cancer.
After navigating seasons of personal loss and exploring different remote work opportunities, Camara has found her home at a Central Ohio Primary Care pediatric practice. What makes COPC different for her isn’t just the patients she serves—it’s the culture of teamwork and support that allows her to thrive both professionally and personally.
“In past roles, I often felt overworked and exhausted. Here, I don’t feel that way. I can go home and still be the mom I want to be, not just a tired nurse at the end of the day,” she shares. At COPC’s Eastglen Pediatrics, she feels supported both as a professional and as a person. “Here, I’m not just seen as a nurse. I’m seen as a mom, a teammate, and an individual,” she shares. The culture of teamwork—where colleagues rally around one another—has restored her work-life balance and allowed her to bring her best self home to her family. She is grateful to be able to be there for her oldest son to move him into college, and being more present at her family’s many sports and church activities in the evenings and weekends.
That support has reignited Camara’s passion for pediatrics. In her role, she provides care for children of all ages, educates parents, and builds trusted relationships that last as kids grow up. “Even on hard days, I want to come back the next morning. Primary care is where my passion is, and this is what I do,” she says.
For Camara, COPC is more than a workplace—it’s a community that values her as a nurse, a teammate, and a person. 💙

Learn more about career opportunities with Central Ohio Primary Care➡️
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10/08/2025

Babies have incredible immune systems, ready to learn as soon as they are born. The hepatitis B vaccine is one of the first vaccines your baby will receive, helping their immune system recognize and resist the serious virus that can lead to liver disease later in life.

It’s critical to recognize the importance of vaccination to prevent children from developing liver disease. Hepatitis B is preventable with immunization, helping your child grow up healthy, happy and protected. Talk with your pediatrician if you have questions about the hepatitis B vaccine.
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10/03/2025

Information for our families in the New Albany area. Measles is highly contagious. We will follow up with guidelines once we learn more. Stay tuned.

Columbus Public Health and Franklin County Public Health are investigating a confirmed case of measles who visited two public places while infectious.

On September 25, the measles case visited:
• The New Albany Early Learning Center at 5101 Swickard Woods Blvd., from *10:30 a.m.-1:45 p.m.
• Target at Hamilton Quarter 6030 N. Hamilton Rd., from *11a.m.-2 p.m.
*(Times include 2 hours after the case left the locations.) Any individual who is not fully vaccinated (with two doses of MMR vaccine) and at the school or store during these times only could have been exposed.

Exposed individuals are encouraged to watch for symptoms and to go to their health care provider if they are sick. Symptoms can appear 7-21 days after exposure. There are currently 3 confirmed measles cases in central Ohio in unvaccinated family members who traveled internationally. Measles is a vaccine-preventable disease that is highly contagious and spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. The most important thing anyone can do to prevent measles is to get the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, which is safe and highly effective.

Columbus Public Health, Franklin County Public Health

10/03/2025

RSV is a respiratory virus that can cause significant illness in babies and young children. We have started to offer the RSV immunoglobulin injection - Beyfortus (nirsevimab) to our babies

Explore comprehensive FAQs about RSV, a breakthrough in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) prevention for infants and children. Access expert answers from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) to common questions on RSV prevention.

09/26/2025

Great info

​Autism is a complex complex neurodevelopmental condition that varies widely in how it affects children. It is increasingly linked to genetics, but there is no single reason why some children have autism. Individualized plans, often involving a combination of developmental, behavioral, educational...

09/24/2025

Happy Rosh Hashanah to all of our families celebrating! Shanah Tovah!!

09/24/2025

Acetaminophen is an over-the-counter medicine used to reduce fevers and relieve pain. It is sold under many brand names, including Tylenol.

Decades of research have found that acetaminophen is safe for children when administered as recommended. Misleading claims link the medicine to autism. These false claims send a confusing, dangerous message to parents and expectant parents and does a disservice to autistic individuals. Read more at the link below.
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09/16/2025

Another 20 year anniversary to celebrate at OCP! Our amazing triage nurse, Darlene!! She has been talking to our families & giving out calm and steady advice for years. There’s a lot going on in the triage office, and she is cool and collected. We appreciate you! ⭐️