We want to hear from you if you have a true emergency, but unfortunately, our line is getting filled with non-emergencies.  We will have a $25 charge on all calls we deem non-emergency.   Our emergency after hours line is 866-776-6486.   Most insurance companies have a nurse on call to handle non-emergency questions and feel free to look for our informational sheets. 

• Here are the top ones
  • How to Care for a fever, cold, RSV, Flu, COVID
    • Even if your child has a fever after taking medication - that is OK!   We are more concerned with how your child is acting - if they are able to take meds, drink fluids and appear alert - then their body is doing a great job of fighting the infection.   
  • Acetaminophen (Tylenol) / Ibuprofen (Motrin) Dosing Chart
  • Antibiotics

Emergency Needs

• Medications that were noted in clinic, not at the pharmacy
• Difficulty Breathing - fast breaths, nostrils flaring, retractions (skin sucking in between or under ribs)
• Fever >100.4F for infants

Non-Emergency Needs

• Lice
• Pinworms
• Pink Eye
• Needing an appointment - sorry, our providers cannot schedule appointments.  Please use self-schedule at www.cardinalpediatrics.com/schedule or call/text 304-599-8000 during clinic hours 

Unfortunately, we are unable to do much for many sicknesses at night - such as strep throat or an ear infection.  So please refer to the medication chart to make your child as comfortable as possible and self-schedule an appointment for the following morning to be seen.