Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) causes infections of the lungs and respiratory tract. Although the name sounds scary, it’s so common that most children have been infected with the virus by … Read More
We do occasionally see patients with tongue-ties. Together with your pediatrician, it is important to make an informed decision about how to proceed. Below you will find two links to … Read More
By Dr. Kristen Powell We believe that mental well-being should be taken just as seriously as physical well-being. It is vital, as parents, to take time to care for yourself … Read More
By Dr. Chris Smeltzer No one likes to talk about weight or change. I offer no guilt slinging here. Studies of healthy habits in kids show that following these habits … Read More
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
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
We are here to serve all of your children’s primary care needs, including evaluation and testing of flu, strep, and COVID if your child is experiencing symptoms. We are also … Read More
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
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
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