Pediatrics
Walk-In Clinic & Family Medicine in Knoxville, TN
Few things are more important to parents than their children’s health. At South Knox Family Care in Knoxville, Tennessee, Rose Cunningham, FNP, offers compassionate and caring pediatrics services to children of all ages. Booking a visit is as simple as a phone call or a few moments online, so don’t delay.
Pediatrics is an area of medical practice focused on addressing the health needs of children. Babies need to be seen by a skilled practitioner beginning shortly after birth and continue to come in for frequent well-child visits as they move through those important first years of development.
Older kids benefit from annual well-child visits. Getting to know their practitioner and becoming familiar with routine medical care can set your child up for a lifetime of optimal health and wellness.
At South Knox Family Care, all patients are valued members of the practice family. That said, the youngest patients always bring a smile to the faces of our practitioners, support staff, and administrative professionals who make the practice such a welcoming place.
Waiting to bring your child in for medical care until they are hurt or sick is not the best way to meet their health and wellness needs. Kids need routine physical exams to track their growth and development.
During each well-baby or well-child visit, your child’s provider gathers a wealth of information about their growth rate, vital signs, and other health markers. Comparing that information with statistics from other kids of the same age and sex determines if there are signs of developmental delays or health problems.
Catching issues in the earliest possible stages vastly improves your treatment options and empowers you to make the best possible decisions for your child. Routine pediatric care is also where your child receives the vaccines needed for a strong immune system.
Some kids develop a fear of medical care. This can happen after a negative experience in a medical setting or as the result of watching movies or shows that portray medical care in a negative or scary light.
If your child expresses fear or anxiety about coming in for routine health care, there are things you can do to make it easier for them to get the care they need. Consider bringing your child in with you during your next annual physical, or find a children’s book about medical visits and read it together.
When you’re ready to book a pediatrics visit, call the office to check availability or try the easy online scheduling page.