connect with our team
Easily connect with Dayton Children’s specialists, referral services and liaison programs—partnering with you to deliver the best care for kids.
stronger partnerships, better outcomes
At Dayton Children’s, we believe strong partnerships with community providers and office staff are essential to every child’s health. That’s why we make it simple to connect with our specialists, referral teams, and liaisons—ensuring efficient communication today while building trusted relationships that support kids and families for years to come.
ways to submit a referral
By fax: Local fax: 937-641-4500
Toll-free fax: 1-866-891-6941
Hours: 24/7
physician connection
Physician connection is a service offered to community physicians that connects them by phone to a specialist at Dayton Children’s to consult about a patient.
The service is provided through the communications center at Dayton Children’s by calling 937-641-4385 and is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Every effort will be made to connect community physicians as quickly as possible, depending on availability of specialists and urgency of need for consultation.
communication center
The communication center at Dayton Children’s is staffed by licensed pediatric medical professionals 24/7 and available by calling 937-641-4385 to accommodate the following needs:
- Emergency department referral
- Communication with an emergency medicine provider
- NICU referral with direct communication with our NICU staff
- Transport coordination between hospitals
- Pediatric and newborn mobile intensive care unit transport services
- Record requests for emergency department and urgent care visits
liaison programs
Our liaison programs are designed to strengthen the partnership between community providers and Dayton Children’s. From dedicated physician liaisons to nurse and interface support, these programs offer personalized support, education, and resources to help you provide seamless pediatric care.
This program strengthens and enhances communications and the relationship between you, your office staff and Dayton Children’s. In addition, we provide resources and materials to keep physicians and office staff aware of developments and services offered at Dayton Children’s.
- For the following northern counties, contact Lisa Grant by calling 937-638-1558 or by email at grantl@childrensdayton.org: Montgomery, Greene, Mercer, Darke, Shelby, Miami, Champaign, Clark, Van Wert, Allen, Hardin, Logan, Auglaize, Union, Madison, Fayette
- For the following southern counties, contact Rebecca Briggs by calling 937-631-0355 or by email at briggsr@childrensdayton.org: Montgomery, Butler, Warren, Hamilton, Clermont, Preble, Clinton, Highland
Our nurse liaison program services can range from a one-time pediatric education, up to a very comprehensive partnership, with an embedded onsite liaison who manages your pediatric care on a continuing basis. Partnerships are customized to be flexible and affordable, providing a consistent pediatric presence to meet your organization’s needs and equipping your team to provide top notch pediatric care in your community.
This program provides technical support for community physicians and office staff on-site. If your office needs technical support regarding interface issues with Dayton Children’s and would like on-site assistance please contact 937-641-3563.
For additional support, our information services help desk is available to assist you with technology-related concerns and issues, such as KidsCare Link, Epic and more by calling 937-641-5293.
Together, we care for kids.
From patient referrals to continuing education and more, Dayton Children’s is here to support you in every step of your journey as a healthcare professional.
