Novant Health Pediatrics South Ballantyne

03/17/2026

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Peds South Ballantyne! 🍀

03/09/2026

Struggling to know how to talk to your child about their weight? This new book helps families discover a better way forward that emphasizes family meals, active play, and parents’ unconditional love for their children.

When parents are told their child needs to lose weight, it can color all aspects of their family, creating tension in the household, surfacing parents&rsqu

03/04/2026

Due to the current measles outbreak we are now recommending that infants between the ages of 6-12 months receive an early MMR vaccine dose for extra protection. We also recommend that all children between 15 months and 4 years of age receive their final dose of the MMR vaccine early. Please give us a call to schedule your child ASAP! We are happy to answer any questions you may have.

02/16/2026

Check out this week’s Healthy Children podcast to hear a pediatrician’s personal story of his son’s autism diagnosis and break down the science behind the rising number of autism diagnoses, explore the neurological factors that might contribute to the condition and share practical tips for how parents can best help their child with autism thrive.

​In the Healthy Children Podcast Episode 72, host Dr. Edith Bracho‑Sanchez talks with Dr. Tommy Martin about autism—why diagnoses are rising, what brain‑based factors may play a role and how parents can best support their autistic children. Dr. Martin also shares his family’s personal jou...

02/09/2026

Figuring out a healthy balance with screens can be tough! This article can help you set up a family media plan in order to find that balance.

media~The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) explains how your family can make a media use plan.

02/02/2026

Thanks to the bright ☀️ we will be able to open the office this afternoon at 1:00. Please give us a call if you would like to schedule an appointment!

02/01/2026

❄️ This snow is amazing! Except when it comes to driving safely. For that reason we will once again only be able to offer virtual visits tomorrow, Monday February 2nd, at least for the morning hours. We will re-evaluate the roads in the morning and hope to be able to open to in-person visits for the afternoon. Stay tuned!

01/30/2026

Due to the snow ❄️ forecast for tomorrow, we will only be offering virtual visits. These will take place during our normal Saturday hours, 9-11am, for sick patients. Please give us a call if you would like to schedule!

01/27/2026

Wondering if the popular carnivore diet is ok for kids? (Hint…. No). Check out this helpful article!

A diet of mostly meat for babies? The “carnivore diet” for infants is not a good idea. Learn more from a family nurse practitioner.

01/26/2026

In a thankful turn of events, we will be open today (Monday, January 26) from 1-5pm. Please give us a call or schedule on MyChart if your child needs to be seen!

01/25/2026

Due to the winter weather our office will be closed Monday, January 26th. We are still available to answer any questions on MyChart or by calling our office number (as always!). Stay safe out there! ❄️

01/18/2026

In observance of MLK Day our office will be closed Monday, January 19, 2026. Please call our office if your child is sick and our after-hours nurses can help you decide next steps.

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that.” Dr. Martin Luther King Jr