Do not to go the Little Clinic in Oakley- it will be a complete and thorough waste of your time, money and energy. I am 35 weeks pregnant with a severe cold: temperature over 100, dry, painful and violent uncontrolled coughing, exhaustion, night sweats, sleeplessness, runny nose, etc. My OB suggested I go to a Little Clinic with my approved list of antibiotics to get a prescription quickly.
Arlinda Stephen-Harris, the nurse on duty, refused to prescribe anything claiming my symptoms were allergy-related. Recommending I buy Claritin and using Google while I sat there to see if it was approved for pregnant people. I went to see a professional so she could look up my symptoms on Google? Additionally, at 41 years of age and having lived in Cincinnati my entire life, I am sure I know the difference between allergies and the violent cold I am experiencing.
When I explained to Arlinda I was there specifically to get an antibiotic prescribed she proceeded to insult my doctor asking if he was "old" implying that she somehow knew better than an MD what my symptoms were related to. She did nothing to diagnose me except look in my ear, throat and listen to my breathing. Arlinda ran no tests, did not listen to my violent coughing and ignored me entirely as I explained the length of time and high range of pain I was experiencing related to my cold. Her comment was "you look OK" so I am sure this is not a cold but just allergies. Assuming because I looked OK to a complete stranger I must not be really sick is absurd. My symptoms clearly dictate otherwise.
It has now been 2 more days and my symptoms have continued to worsen. I haven't slept well in over 24 hours because of the violent and continuous coughing, my fever continues and now it is a weekend. I am going to have to spend more time and money spreading my germs at an urgent care facility thanks to Arlinda and the ridiculousness of the diagnosis.
I will NEVER waste my time or money with an organization who is unable to provide the services they claim to. This Little Clinic and Arlinda Stephens-Harris is not helpful when an individual is ill. They are simply uneducated and costly. read more