IMPORTANT! – No Walk-ins for the First Week of July

Pediatrics of Florence will NOT be having WALK INS the first week of July (July 1st to the 5th).  We have put up notices in the office and are using our marketing channels to spread the word. Office Hours for … Continue reading

Feel Like Helping a Child In Need This Christmas? Maybe You Can Help Roman…

A Ramp For Little Roman by Leigh Taylor for Cincinnati.com Roman Anderson lives at home with mom Susie and dad Matt. He is very sick and requires a round-the-clock nurse to meet his medical needs. His mom has put her life … Continue reading

Dr. Rob Tagher Interviewed by Channel 9 News About the Flu. See Video About Flu and Read the Article Inside!

Flu Cases Up in Northern Kentucky by Tom McKee of WCPO Channel 9 EDGEWOOD, Ky. – Shamon Shafer didn’t feel well Tuesday, so he stayed home from Boone County High School and went to see Dr. Rob Tagher at Pediatrics … Continue reading

“Best Kids Costume” Halloween Contest…Post A Picture of Your Child in Their Costume On Our Facebook Page To Have a Chance to Win!

Make sure to join our Halloween “Best Kids Costume” photo contest on our Facebook page. Where and How Upload your child’s best costume picture to Our Facebook Page Deciding the Winner / Prize The child with the  costume picture that … Continue reading

Pediatrics Of Florence Receives 2012 Best of Florence Award

Pediatrics Of Florence has been selected for the 2012 Best of Florence Award in the Physicians & Surgeons category by the Florence Award Program. Each year, the Florence Award Program identifies companies that have achieved exceptional marketing success in their … Continue reading

Dr. Rob Interviewed by Local 12 About Whooping Cough Outbreak in Northern Kentucky

There have been 39 cases of whooping cough (pertussis) since January in Northern Kentucky. The average cases per year from 2003-2009 was only 25 cases.  Northern Kentucky Health Department on Wednesday, June 20, 2012 urged vaccinations for infants and booster shots for … Continue reading

Hello Boston

Here goes another nonmedical post: I will be leaving on Friday to go to Boston, so I will be out of the office on Monday and Tuesday.  Monday I will be running in the 116th running of the Boston Marathon.  I … Continue reading

Puppies would bring world peace

Our family had a sudden, unfortunate passing of our 10 year old Shetland Sheep dog a couple of weeks ago. We mourn his loss, and there will be no replacing him. However we have been lucky enough to get an … Continue reading

KY Medicaid Divides Patients Between Three MCO’s and We Contract With Two

As many of you may know Kentucky has made some changes to the Medicaid Program. They have decided to divide patients into 3 managed care organizations (MCO’s) in the area. Anyone carrying Kentucky Medicaid for their children will be required … Continue reading

Flu immunization given anytime

You may see signs when you drive around or go grocery shopping about flu shots being available (like at Walgreen’s, Wal-Mart, etc…).  Well, we have had flu immunizations in our office since July.  Unlike your local grocer or pharmacy, we … Continue reading