Well Visits & Preventive Care

Routine well visits give families a dedicated opportunity to check in on a child’s health, development, and changing needs. At SouthernMED Pediatrics, these appointments are tailored to your child’s age and stage, from the newborn period through the teen years.

During a well visit, your provider will review medical history, measure growth and vital signs, complete a comprehensive exam, and discuss topics such as milestones, nutrition, sleep, behavior, school, and safety. Recommended screenings and immunizations may also be provided. By tracking your child’s progress over time, well visits help identify concerns early and encourage healthy habits for the years ahead.

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    Annual Checkups

    Developmental Screenings

    Growth & Nutrition

    Preventive Screenings

    Teen Wellness

PREVENTIVE PEDIATRIC CARE

Keep Your Child Healthy and Thriving with Routine Wellness Visits

Well visits offer more than a routine checkup. They give your family time to discuss growth, development, daily habits, and emerging concerns while helping your child stay current with recommended screenings and immunizations.

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Comprehensive wellness visits focused on growth, development, and prevention help support long-term health at every stage of childhood.

Routine wellness visits are an important part of pediatric care and should be scheduled regularly, even when your child feels healthy. These appointments allow our providers to monitor growth, assess developmental milestones, and deliver preventive care based on your child’s age and medical needs. They also give families time to discuss nutrition, sleep, behavior, school, and other questions that arise as children grow.

Well visits are recommended for children of all ages, from the newborn months through adolescence. Regular appointments help providers recognize potential concerns early and keep your child’s preventive care on track.

During a well visit, your child may receive:

  • Height, weight, and other growth measurements
  • Developmental and behavioral screenings
  • Recommended immunizations
  • Vision, hearing, and preventive health screenings
  • Practical advice on nutrition, sleep, safety, and routines

Keeping up with regular wellness visits helps your pediatrician follow your child’s development and address changing health needs over time.

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Components of a Preventive Care Visit

Each well visit is shaped around your child’s age, medical history, and current needs. Our team looks at the full picture—from physical growth and developmental progress to routines, behavior, and family questions.

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What to Expect

Medical History Review

Your provider will begin by reviewing your child’s medical history, medications, allergies, and any changes since the last visit. The conversation is tailored to your child’s age and may include feeding, sleep, behavior, school progress, physical activity, and family questions.

What to Expect

Growth and Vital Signs Check

Height, weight, vital signs, and age-appropriate screenings help track changes over time. Your provider will also complete a comprehensive physical exam and review growth and developmental milestones to identify concerns that may benefit from closer attention.

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Nutrition and Lifestyle Guidance

Before the visit ends, your provider will discuss topics relevant to your child’s current stage, such as nutrition, sleep, safety, physical activity, behavior, and school. You will also receive guidance about immunizations, follow-up, and the next recommended well visit.

Well Visits & Preventive Care FAQs

Parenthood comes with plenty of questions. Our pediatric care team is here to provide clear answers and practical guidance to help you make confident decisions about your child’s care.

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  • How often should my child have a wellness visit? New Patients

    Well-child visits are recommended throughout childhood to track your child’s growth, development, and overall health. Babies and toddlers typically need more frequent appointments during their first few years, while children ages 3 and older generally receive an annual wellness exam.

    Your pediatric provider will follow the recommended well-child visit schedule and let you know when it’s time to arrange your child’s next checkup.

  • What if my child is sick on the day of the appointment? Appointments & Scheduling

    If your child becomes sick on the day of their wellness visit, please contact our office before the appointment. Depending on their symptoms, we may recommend rescheduling the well-child visit or converting it to a pediatric sick visit so their immediate health concerns can be properly evaluated and treated.

    This allows your child to receive appropriate care for their illness while keeping the wellness appointment focused on preventive care, growth, and development.

  • Are sports or school forms completed during this visit? School, Sports, & Camp Physicals

    Yes, school, sports, and camp forms can often be completed during your child’s annual wellness visit. Because a well-child appointment includes a comprehensive physical exam and review of your child’s health history, it is an ideal time to address participation requirements.

    Please bring all required paperwork to the appointment so your pediatric provider can review and complete the forms during the visit.

  • What age do wellness visits start? New Patients

    Pediatric wellness visits begin soon after birth, usually within the first few days after your newborn comes home. Well-child appointments are scheduled more frequently throughout infancy and early childhood to monitor growth, development, and overall health. As children get older, these preventive visits typically continue once a year.

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Sick Visits

Sick visits provide timely attention when your child develops symptoms that need to be evaluated by a pediatric provider. These appointments can help identify the cause and determine the appropriate next steps for concerns such as:

  • Fever
  • Cough or congestion
  • Ear pain
  • Sore throat
  • Stomach or digestive concerns
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Counseling & Behavioral Health

A counseling and behavioral healthcare visit allows our team to carefully evaluate you and provide the support you deserve. Each visit is designed to understand underlying concerns, build healthy coping skills, and help you grow with confidence and resilience. Our counseling services include:

  • Behavioral parent training
  • Social skills training
  • Behavioral intervention plans
  • Anxiety, depression, and ADHD treatment services
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Telehealth

Telehealth visits offer families a convenient way to connect with a SouthernMED Pediatrics provider from home for certain non-emergency concerns. During the virtual appointment, we’ll review your child’s symptoms, provide recommendations, and determine whether an in-person visit is needed. Telehealth may be appropriate for:

  • Colds and coughs
  • Rashes and allergies
  • Pink eye
  • Minor stomach concerns
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Immunizations & Vaccines

When your child is due for vaccines, an immunization appointment allows our pediatric care team to review their health and provide the protection they need. Each visit is designed to follow recommended schedules, ensure vaccines are given safely, and support your child’s long-term health and well-being.

  • Vaccine education and guidance
  • Alternative and catch-up scheduling
  • Answers to your vaccine questions
  • Safe, age-appropriate administration
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Lactation Consultation & Support

Lactation consultations offer dedicated time to discuss your feeding experience and address concerns for both you and your baby. Each appointment is tailored to your family’s needs and may include:

  • Reviewing feeding patterns, routines, and concerns
  • Observing latch, positioning, and milk transfer
  • Recommending practical adjustments to improve comfort and feeding progress
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School, Sports & Camp Physicals

School, sports, and camp physicals provide a convenient and reliable way to ensure your child is healthy and ready for participation in these activities. Our providers perform comprehensive exams, complete required forms, and offer guidance to support your child’s safety and well-being.

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Other Specialty Services

Specialty services give families access to focused pediatric attention for needs that may extend beyond routine visits. Our pediatric providers take time to assess your child’s specific concerns, explain available options, and develop practical next steps based on their health and development.

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