Seasonal Allergies and Your Child
By Dr. Jennifer Ragsdale Springtime in Middle Tennessee brings beautiful weather, blooming trees, and suddenly the hillsides are bursting with green! Although it is such a pretty season, not … Read More
The Story of One Vaccine Study Subject : From Dr. James Keffer
By Dr. James Keffer In 2003, I was a resident at the University of Cincinnati (UC) up in Ohio, not long after the 9/11 attacks a year and a half … Read More
EMR Conversion Announcement
The reason we are telling you about this transition is because while it will be a positive change, you will see a few issues while we implement this new system. … Read More
COVID Update (August 19th, 2020)
Here is a quick update from Dr. Keffer on COVID, the quarantine, and some resources if you find that your child is struggling. If you have any other concerns that … Read More
The Importance of Vaccines
Our physicians at OHPA recommend that our patients receive the standard vaccine schedule. Dr. Keffer is here with a quick reminder on the importance of being vaccinated. JAMA on the … Read More
Getting Your Baby Ready to Leave Home
Dr. James Keffer When my oldest child was born, I was overwhelmed with all the things my wife and I would need to do to raise him. Most urgent was … Read More
Security Updates to Our Patient Portal
An extra security feature has been added to our patient portal to help keep your Personal Health Information secure. When using the Patient Portal, you will need to access your … Read More
Helping Your Child with Anxiety
By Sarah Grayce, MD and Emily Hardcastle, LCSW Child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist at the Nashville Child and Family Wellness Center In uncertain times like these, many kids (and parents) are … Read More
Newborn Nursery Policy Updates
Due to coronavirus concerns, Vanderbilt has asked community physicians to refrain from rounding in their newborn nursery. If you deliver your baby at Vanderbilt, your baby will now see a … Read More
Coronavirus Statement
Coronaviruses are a family of viruses that typically cause mild colds. We see them year-round, although like all cold/cough viruses, more in the winter. Most of us and our kids … Read More