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  • Your Child's Hospital Stay

    Staying in the hospital is a big event for you and your child. Still, it’s not uncommon for children to feel anxious or frightened. That’s why it’s good to communicate with your child about what they should expect before arriving. In addition, it’s important to know what you can bring to make your child’s experience more comfortable, like:

  • Our History

    Sometimes taking the first step to achieve great things starts with a single conversation. That was the case in the late 1970s when three men — Andrew Townes Jr., MD; Ben Guedes, MD; and Colin Condron, MD — began talking about their desire to revolutionize specialty care. They believed they could achieve that goal by opening the only healthcare facility dedicated to women and children in the Southeast.

  • Limb Lengthening Program

    Doctors with the Limb Lengthening Program have the expertise and technology to provide the right treatment for your child.

  • Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Program

    The Pediatric Brain Tumor Program is a comprehensive team dedicated to the care of patients diagnosed with brain and spinal cord tumors.

  • What’s Causing Your Child’s Severe Headaches? It Could Be Occipital Neuralgia

    If your child is having persistent headaches with pain they describe as shooting, stabbing or like an electric shock, it’s time to see a doctor. Although its symptoms might mimic migraines and other types of headaches, occipital neuralgia might be the cause.  

  • Childhood Vaccinations: Everything You Need To Know

    Vaccines help keep your child healthy and safe from serious diseases. They also protect your family and keep your community healthier for everyone. This is especially true for the frailest among us, such as babies, sick kids and adults, and the elderly.

  • Does Your Child Have a Mental Health Disorder? Preventing Parental Burnout

    If your child is suffering with depression, anxiety or another mental health disorder, it affects your life, too. From advocating for your child to managing how it impacts their home and social life, it can be overwhelming and lead to parental burnout.

  • How Much Is Too Much Protein for Your Child?

    There is such a thing as too much protein — and it can be dangerous for your child. With the popularity of protein shakes and supplements, it’s important for parents to understand how to monitor protein intake and choose the best sources of this essential nutrient.

  • Why Is My Child Having Accidents After Being Toilet-Trained?

    If your school-age child begins having wetting accidents after being toilet-trained for at least six months, you may be concerned — and rightfully so. The good news is that most bladder control problems in children are not serious and can be treated with behavior modification. Catching these issues early makes it easier to break the dysfunctional habits.

  • Does My Teen Have Thyroid Disease?

    It could be easy for you to miss that your teen has thyroid disease. Symptoms can be subtle, appear gradually and be mistaken for other conditions. Hormones produced by the thyroid can affect heart rate, energy, metabolism, growth and development – so it’s important to know the signs.