Avance Care Pediatrics

09/24/2025

Did you know? Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants complete 6 to 8 years of education and training to provide expert medical care. They’re equipped to manage everything from preventive screenings to chronic conditions. We’re grateful for our APPs who bring both skill and heart to every patient visit!

09/23/2025

Ever wonder what an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is? APPs include Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and Physician Assistants (PAs) - medical professionals who diagnose, treat, prescribe, and provide comprehensive care, often serving as your primary care provider. In short, APPs are highly trained, compassionate providers who partner with you to stay healthy at every stage of life!

We are grateful for ALL of our APPs who make us part of who we are!

08/28/2025

Wish there were more opportunities to stay connected with your care team? With MyChart, there are!

You'll be able to message your provider with non-urgent questions, follow-up needs, or general concerns - all in one secure, convenient space. That's true control over your care, with convenience that you just can't find anywhere else.

We're counting down the days! Stay tuned as we share more communication about signing up for MyChart. https://www.avancecare.com/mychartcomingsoon/

08/26/2025

Ever heard of chronic absenteeism? In 2022, 5.8% of children ages 5-17 missed 15 or more school days due to health reasons. When your child gets sick, do you have a team that offers the support you need to help them get back in the classroom, on the field, or just feeling their best again? While it's common for children in schools and daycare to get sick during the year, we'd love to help you shift the focus from helping them get better when they're sick, to keeping them healthy, active, and thriving.

That's the intention behind our comprehensive services - helping you utilize preventive care to support their long term health, nutrition services to keep their bodies fueled and ready to go, behavioral health therapy to support their mental health, and more! Everything your kiddo needs during the school year, available right at your local Avance Care office. 🤗

08/19/2025

MyChart is coming to Avance Care this fall, and we are looking forward to all the benefits it will provide you to stay connected to your health!

Did you know with MyChart, you'll be able to schedule appointments on your time? Schedule online, day or night, see real time availability, and you can even check in ahead of your appointment to save you time at the clinic. 24/7 access to your healthcare allows you to stay in control and stay at the center of your care.

Keep looking forward to all that is to come with MyChart! https://www.avancecare.com/mychartcomingsoon/

08/15/2025

Almost 1 in 5 youth are living with a mental, emotional, development, or behavioral disorder. And how many do you think get treatment?

Only about HALF every year receive treatment of any kind.

At Avance Care, our children's health services are designed to offer whole person, comprehensive care, personalized to them and their needs. From pediatric care to behavioral health therapists to nutrition to child and adolescent psychiatric services, our goal is simple - offer all the care your child needs to support them during these monumental years.

Looking for somewhere who can offer the full range of resources, care, and support your kiddos might need? Find an Avance Care near you. That's what we're here for.

08/14/2025

All your health information in one place. MyChart - coming to Avance Care THIS FALL!

Stay tuned for more information, and look forward to a fresh, streamlined way to stay connected with us and your care.

08/11/2025

While Back to School physicals may be on your mind, don't forget to select a primary care team who you trust with their care - all year long. From physicals to winter wellness to mental health support, we care for your children far beyond back to school. We’re here for the big milestones and all the in-between moments.

Request your appointment today! https://carin.avancecare.com/carin/

08/11/2025

Join us in welcoming a new Pediatrician to our team - Dr. Jenna Still!

Jenna Still, MD is a board-certified Pediatrician. Before relocating to North Carolina, Dr. Still served as an academic pediatrician at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. She is particularly interested in infant care and mental health in children and teens. Dr. Still is dedicated to creating a welcoming, supportive environment where both children and their parents feel heard, valued, and empowered to reach their health goals.

Dr. Still will begin seeing patients in late August - just call our office at 919.969.9611 to schedule with her!

08/07/2025

Wondering why your child is seemingly ALWAYS sick? It’s common for school-aged children to experience 6 to 8 colds per year, while preschoolers or those in daycare may experience as many as 12.

Knowing how to best support your child and when to visit their healthcare provider is really important. Here's our take: https://www.avancecare.com/why-is-my-child-always-sick-understanding-common-childhood-illnesses-and-when-to-see-a-doctor/

07/31/2025

THANK YOU to all who brought items for our Avance Against Hunger food drive!

As a whole, Avance Care donated 6,641 items! We're grateful, proud, and humbled to be a part of a healthcare organization that prioritizes caring for our communities in more ways than doctor's appointments. Again, thank you! We couldn't have done this without you. 💙

07/28/2025

🥵 Who felt the heat this weekend?

With these heat advisories, it's so important to be sure you know how to protect yourself from any health complications! During the summer, many end up experiencing preventable heat-related symptoms - mostly because they just aren't aware of what to look for. So, let’s take a closer look at what to watch for, how to stay safe, and when it’s time to seek medical help!

If you ever have any questions about what's safe, how to protect yourself, or any concerns that come up, be sure to reach out to us!

As the temperatures rise during the peak of summer, so do the risks of heat-related illnesses. Whether you’re spending time at the beach, working in the yard, or attending outdoor events, […]