The Childhealth Center PA

01/28/2026

🩺Our office will be opening today on a delayed schedule. Our phones will turn on at 12:00pm! We have missed our patients and can't wait to hear all about their snow day adventures! 🩺

01/26/2026

❄️Out of precaution our office will continue to be closed tomorrow, Tuesday the 27th❄️

🤍We hope everyone is enjoying the snow, staying warm, and safe 🤍

✨We would love to see everyone enjoying the snow! Comment your favorite snow day pictures below ✨

01/21/2026

** IMPORTANT MEASLES UPDATE**

As you may have heard, there is an ongoing outbreak of measles in South Carolina (focused around Spartanburg, but cases have been found in Greenville as well). As of yesterday, there were 646 cases in SC. Unfortunately, measles is now starting to spread to North Carolina. An outbreak started in Buncombe County last month, after some residents visited people in SC. It was just 3 people initially, but now spread of the virus has been documented for a total of 6 cases in Buncombe County.

As a result of this spread, the NC Dept. of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is now recommending an extra (early) dose of the MMR vaccine for any children 6-12 months of age who either live or spend time in Buncombe County.

Buncombe County includes Asheville, Black Mountain, Weaverville, Woodfin, Montreat, and Biltmore Forest, as well as Arden, Fairview, Swannanoa, and Barnardsville. It also includes the areas of Avery Creek, Bent Creek and Royal Pines.

Please note that getting the MMR vaccine between the ages of 6 and 12 months is an "extra" dose. The child will still need to get the 12 month MMR vaccine and the booster dose to ensure full immunity. Unfortunately, the MMR vaccine is not approved for under age 6 months.

If your 6-12 month-old resides in or spends time in Buncombe County and you would like for them to get an early/extra MMR vaccine, this can be done at our office as a nurse visit. Please call the office for an appointment.

Please be assured that it is safe to give the MMR vaccine early. The potential side effects are the same as for the older kids, specifically, they can get a fever and/or and a rash, usually 6-12 days following the vaccination. This is not severe.

Note that the measles infection (NOT the vaccine) can cause severe sequelae in infants

01/19/2026

🦠🤍🩺Our top priority is your child’s health! Thank you for helping us limit the spread of those pesky germs 🩺🤍🦠

01/14/2026

🩺We have multiple providers available in order to uniquely cater to your child's specific needs! Our goal is to give the highest quality of pediatric care! We see it as a privilege to help care for your child's health. 🩺

01/14/2026

Here at The ChildHealth Center we know just how valuable and important your family is to you. We all share that same value, especially our healthcare providers. With that in mind, we want to inform our patients and their families that Tonya Manus FNP-C has recently made the difficult decision to step away from clinical practice at this time in order to care for her mother who has had an unexpected decline in health. We will miss her and wish her the very best 🤍

Here are some of our favorite memories with Tonya, if you’d like to share a word of encouragement or a time she was there for your family please comment below ✨

01/07/2026

Did you known we offer a patient portal, called "Follow My Health"?

✨All you need is an updated email on file so we can send an invitation code! ✨

01/05/2026

🩺Below are helpful tips and guidance to get your family through the sick season. Tap below for clear information on flu, vomiting, colds, fever care, and safe dosing. 🩺

Check out this Facebook Post designed by Adeline Everette.

01/03/2026

We understand how busy schedules can become and we want to make our office visits as simple as possible for your family! When bringing multiple children it may be difficult to fill out paper work before seeing our providers, so we wanted to give you another option! Using CHADIS you can fill out our paperwork wherever is easier for you whether that be at home, on a lunch break, or waiting in line to pick up your children at school!

01/01/2026

Dr. Summer is officially retired! After 37.5 years of practicing medicine he has chosen to begin a new chapter of his life! He felt called into medicine through his enjoyment of science, and his love for helping those in need. He originally thought his path would be a family practice doctor but during his pediatric rotation he found his purpose and passion was truly children's health. We are all tremendously grateful for his knowledge, guidance, compassion, and one of a kind humor that we have all gotten to know and love! He has touched many lives in a positive, impactful way. Please share your favorite memory or picture of Dr. Summer below as we reminisce and wish him a relaxing retirement!

01/01/2026

Happy New Years! We wish your family happiness and hope this year. The office is closed today but normal operating hours will resume tomorrow.

The best is yet to come is what we believe and we would love to see pictures of your families New Years traditions or resolutions, comment them below, or share them on your page and tag us!

12/23/2025

Seeking a full-time or part-time clinical position at The ChildHealth Center, PA.