Novant Health Pediatrics South Ballantyne

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

01/12/2026

Interested in learning more about …?
1) Ideal timing for childhood immunizations
2) Why some immunizations are recommended at specific ages
3) What to expect after immunization

Check out this webinar on January 30th! Registration link below.

Routine childhood immunizations are an important part of the path to lifelong health. Misinformation about vaccines has made it harder for families to know who or what to trust. Reliable, science-based guidance can help you make informed, confident choices for your kids. Join Dr. Jennifer Shu, Medic...

01/09/2026

Wondering who you can trust for reliable information about child health on social media? We recommend these pediatricians!

​Here are some pediatricians, medical researchers and children’s health experts the American Academy of Pediatrics trusts to be accurate and honest and to speak from a place of caring for kids.

12/15/2025

Happy Holiday Sweater Day from NHPSB!!