Crossing Kids Press Release

Crossing Healthcare Launches “Crossing Kids”: More Care, Less Waiting for Macon County Families

Decatur, Illinois – June 10, 2025 — Crossing Healthcare is proud to introduce Crossing Kids, a new name that reflects a renewed and expanded commitment to pediatric care for families across Macon County.

With a fully dedicated pediatric team, pediatric walk-in care, faster appointment availability, and evening appointments, Crossing Kids offers a more personal, responsive model of care - the kind every parent wants, and every child deserves.

“We created Crossing Kids because we know what it’s like to be a parent trying to get the right care for your child,” said Tanya Andricks, CEO of Crossing Healthcare. “You shouldn’t have to wait weeks to get in or settle for care that isn’t designed with kids in mind. It’s about trust, consistency, and knowing you’re supported at every stage of your child’s health journey.”

Care That Fits Families – All in One Place
Across the country, and right here in Macon County, families often face long waits and limited options for pediatric care. Crossing Kids was created to change that, designed around what real families need: quicker access to care and support that fits their lives.

“Families deserve care that’s built around them, not the other way around,” said Dr. Tricia Scerba, Pediatrician and Chief Medical Officer at Crossing Healthcare. “Crossing Kids brings together trusted relationships, timely access, and pediatric expertise - right here in our community.”

What Families Can Expect at Crossing Kids:
- A pediatric team who truly gets to know your child
- Appointments within days, not weeks - plus evening appointments for busy schedules
- Wrap around pediatric services including well visits, immunizations, chronic care, and school/sports physicals
- Macon County’s only pediatric walk-in clinic, where kids are always seen by a pediatric provider
- Newborn care seamlessly coordinated with Crossing Women’s Health & OB teams for continuous support from pregnancy through postpartum
- HealthySteps Program (Ages 0–5) for in-visit support on growth, behavior, sleep, and parenting
- Onsite lab and X-ray - testing and imaging completed during your visit
- Care for every family - we accept employer health plans, Medicaid, and Medicare

About Crossing Healthcare
Crossing Healthcare is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving Macon County and surrounding communities. Located on a 17-acre campus in Decatur, Crossing provides high-quality, integrated care through a wide range of services, including primary care, pediatrics, women’s health, chronic care management, behavioral health, and substance use disorder treatment.