provider UPDATE FEBRUARY 23, 2026

The Emergency Department and Urgent Care sites are experiencing high volumes due to increased community transmission of influenza B and acute gastroenteritis. Please prepare families for longer wait times. Providers can use the Wait Time link below to view real‑time data to help set expectations for families seeking care.

We will be updating the “sender name” for future editions of Weekly Vitals. The content will remain the same, but the “from” line will appear as Cincinnati Children’s moving forward.