Getting Patients Back to the Office

Due to COVID-19, pediatricians across the country have seen a significant decrease in sick and well visits for children.  In Tennessee, we have experienced the same and vaccinations are down 39% in April 2020 compared to April 2019!  We need to get the message out that delaying care and immunizations for kids may create problems in the short and long term.

In a recent member survey, you told us you were having difficulty getting patients in the office and communicating measures that have been taken to ensure safety as well as the importance of keeping appointments.

TNAAP, in conjunction with many other chapters across the country, has created resources to help encourage patients to get back in for check-ups, sick visits and vaccinations.

Press Release

TNAAP has distributed the following press release to markets across the state.

Tennessee Pediatricians Encourage Families to Keep Child Wellness Visits and Normal Vaccinations – 5/19/2020

Communication Resources

Sample Letter/Email to Patient Family
Sample Phone Call/ Text Script

Social Media Resources

Sample Posts for Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
Download Zipped folder with 7 Social Media Graphics (examples below)

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