Prompt Sick Visits
At North Carolina Pediatric Associates in Henderson, NC, we are committed to providing prompt and effective care for your child when they are ill. Our experienced and compassionate pediatricians are dedicated to diagnosing and treating various childhood illnesses and conditions. We understand that when your child is sick, timely medical attention is crucial for their recovery and your peace of mind. Our clinic offers same-day appointments for acute illnesses to ensure your child receives the care they need without delay. Our team is skilled in managing common childhood ailments such as fevers, colds, ear infections, and gastrointestinal issues. We also provide care for more severe conditions like asthma attacks, allergic reactions, and injuries. At North Carolina Pediatric Associates, we emphasize the importance of follow-up care to monitor your child's progress and adjust treatments as needed. We also offer telehealth services for convenience, allowing you to consult with our pediatricians from home. Our goal is to provide a supportive and comforting environment for children and their parents during illness. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact us at 252-492-9565. We are here to support your child's health and well-being every step of the way—Trust North Carolina Pediatric Associates to be your partner in keeping your child healthy and happy.
Comprehensive Sick Visits
One of the benefits of turning to a pediatrician for your child’s care is that we already know your child and their health because we also provide regular and routine checkups throughout their young lives.
The visit involves evaluating your child’s symptoms and medical history, determining the cause of the problem, prescribing the necessary treatment, providing general health advice, and discussing any other important details.
Your pediatrician will also ask about whether you have tried any other treatments or home remedies
.A physical examination will be done, which will be based on the reported symptoms and may include taking your child’s temperature, using a stethoscope to listen to their breathing and heartbeat, and checking your child’s neck or throat for signs of infection.
Based on all this information, your pediatrician should be able to provide a diagnosis and prescribe treatment.
Sometimes lab tests (CBC, COVID test, Flu test, RSV test, strep test, urinalysis, urine culture, monospot, pinworm smear, or stool exam) may also be obtained and run in our certified lab to confirm a diagnosis or to rule out certain conditions. We can arrange for X-rays or referral to a qualified specialist if needed.
At the end of a sick child visit, you will be:
- Given prescriptions for medications, if required
- Advised of dosage instructions for administering the medications
- Given instructions to help relieve your child’s symptoms
- Informed about possible warning signs and how to deal with them
- Advised when to seek further medical care
Telehealth Services
We also offer telehealth services for convenience, allowing you to consult with our pediatricians from home. These are known as "Discussion only" visits. Some of the services that can be done by telehealth services include discussions on:
- Chronic non-contagious visits: headaches, chronic abdominal pain, constipation or toileting concerns, toddler feeding/picky eating concerns, chronic asthma updates, menstrual issues.
- Behavioral concerns and questions: new ADHD evaluations and medicine rechecks, mood concerns, or general behavioral coaching visits. We will strive to schedule these with your typical PMD.
Interested?
- Call the phone nurse and she will determine if a Telemedicine visit would be appropriate. Let the nurse know if you would like longer than the 15 min default-length appointment duration.
- Like when you are scheduled at the office, if the doctor is running behind, you must wait. Allow an hour of time just as you would in the office.
Helpful Information Before the Visit
- Try to be in a room that is well lit, and with as little background noise as is feasible.
- The parent is responsible for ensuring that the insurance policy covers Telehealth visits.
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At North Carolina Pediatric Associates, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive care for your child when they are sick. For more information or to schedule a sick visit, please call us at 252-492-9565. We have three locations to serve you best. We support your child's health and well-being through every illness and injury.
Everytime I come my children receive the best care. The nurses and staff are very courteous and always are compassionate to myself and my children. The doctors are excellent. They are very thorough and answer any questions I have. They make sure I know exactly what is wrong and if prescribing meds that I understand fully how to administer them. – Donna T.
Every time I take my daughter for her appointment the nurses are so kind and patient. Dr. Jacquetta Randall is the absolute best. I highly recommend this office to new parents. They are very compassionate and they really make you comfortable with them caring for your children. – Tamara T.
The NC Peds in Oxford staff is absolutely amazing. I started going when was a child and once I became a mother I wanted to continue the experience with my son. I can call if I have a concern and someone gets back to me in a timely manger. Dr. Randall is the Goat for sure. Thank you guys for all you do and continue to be amazing. Recommend 10/10! – Ta’Shom L.