The Importance of Pediatric Audiology

Have your child’s teachers or caregivers raised concerns over their hearing? Does your child have difficulty hearing your voice if the TV is on normal volume? These signs may indicate that your child requires an evaluation by a pediatric audiologist. For the most accurate diagnosis and treatment of childhood hearing…
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How to Prepare for Pediatric Plastic Surgery

Perhaps your child has a cleft palate or a deformity due to an accident. A pediatric plastic surgeon can assess your child’s condition to determine if plastic surgery can help. If so, you’ll meet with a dedicated, experienced pediatric plastic surgeon to discuss your next steps. At the Mississippi Center…
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Finding Family Support in Pediatric Acute Care

When your child becomes ill or gets hurt, it affects the whole family. It’s important to find immediate care that takes the whole family into consideration. Your little one is in good hands at Mississippi Center for Advanced Medicine, but we recognize your role in getting them through a difficult…
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What is a Pediatric Rheumatologist? A Quick Guide for Parents

If your child experiences frequent joint pain or stiffness, you may need to see a pediatric rheumatologist. As a parent, it’s important to understand what a rheumatologist does, when your child should see one, and what to expect during the first appointment. You can support your child's care by keeping…
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What Conditions Require a Pediatric Specialty Clinic [Infographic]

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When Should I Bring My Child to a Children’s Walk-In Clinic Jackson, MS?

It’s Friday night and your child has severe diarrhea or stomach pain. What can you do to help them find relief? Instead of waiting for hours and paying high emergency room fees, you wonder if you can go to your local pediatric walk-in clinic in Jackson, MS. In many cases,…
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Can Pediatric Rheumatology Help My Child

Does your child have inexplicable muscle and joint pain and fevers? They may have an autoimmune or a rheumatic condition, such as lupus or juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Pediatric rheumatology can provide a definitive diagnosis and explain potential treatment options aimed at alleviating the symptoms and underlying conditions. Mississippi Center for…
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FAQs on Pediatric Urgent Care

If your doctor’s office closes at 5 pm and you don’t want to wait hours in the emergency room, consider another alternative. When your child cuts a knee in a sudden fall or suffers an injury while playing their favorite sport, you may need pediatric urgent care for immediate attention.…
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What Conditions Require a Pediatric Specialty Clinic

Pediatric subspecialty physicians undergo additional training to better understand and manage specific organ systems and disease states in children. We specialize in rare childhood diseases and diagnosing and managing chronic disorders in children. Visiting a pediatric specialty clinic can give you peace of mind and provide your child with experienced…
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