Eastern Pediatrics, PA

12/19/2025

Yesterday was full of joy and celebration at Eastern Pediatrics! 💜
We gathered to shower Madison with love as she prepares to welcome her sweet baby boy next month. From thoughtful gifts to lots of laughter, it was such a special way to celebrate this exciting season of life.

To make the day even more fun, our team also showed up in our cutest Christmas gear, spreading extra cheer throughout the office! We are so thankful for moments like these that remind us how special our team truly is. 🎄

Join us in wishing Madison and her growing family all the love as they get ready to welcome their newest little one!

12/17/2025

𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲: 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤 🎄❄️

Winter Break is a time for rest, fun, and family time; but big changes in routine can sometimes lead to overtired kids, extra meltdowns, and difficulty transitioning back to school. While it’s okay to relax schedules during the break, keeping a few familiar routines in place can help children feel more secure and balanced.

Try to maintain consistent bedtimes and wake-up times when possible, even if they shift slightly. Regular meals and snacks help support energy levels and mood, and daily movement; whether it’s outdoor play, a family walk, or indoor activities; can make a big difference. Building in quiet time for reading, drawing, or relaxing also gives kids a chance to reset during busy holiday days.

A little structure goes a long way. Simple routines provide comfort, support emotional well-being, and make the return to school smoother for everyone. If you have questions about your child’s sleep, behavior, or routines during the holidays, 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒕𝒆𝒂𝒎 𝒂𝒕 𝑬𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒏 𝑷𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒂𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒔 𝒊𝒔 𝒂𝒍𝒘𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒑.
Give us a call for any questions or concerns!

12/11/2025

This week, our Eastern Pediatrics team had the privilege of volunteering at the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina. Giving back to our community is at the heart of who we are, and spending the day serving others reminded us just how meaningful that mission is!

Working side by side; sorting, packing, laughing, and connecting; brought our team even closer together. These moments not only strengthen our bond but also deepen our commitment to supporting the families we care for every day.

We are grateful for the opportunity to help make a difference, and even more grateful for this community that continues to support us in return. 💜

12/10/2025

𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐁𝐞 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠; 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐈𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐭!

The holiday season can be joyful, but it can also amplify stress, anxiety, and emotional strain for both children and adults. If someone in your family is struggling, it’s important to know that help is available right here in our community.

𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐔𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 provides 𝟐𝟒/𝟕 𝐢𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞, 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭-𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 for individuals experiencing a mental health or substance-related crisis, as well as those with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities. These centers offer a calmer, more focused environment than a traditional Emergency Department, making them a more appropriate option for behavioral health needs.

For families in our area, services are available at:
𝟑𝟎𝟎𝟓 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐠 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝, 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞, 𝐍𝐂

We want our patients and families to know: 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒐𝒑𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔, 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏 𝒅𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒃𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒎𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒇𝒖𝒍 𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓. If the holidays become overwhelming or a situation becomes urgent, this resource is here to help provide safe, compassionate care right when it’s needed most.

Reaching out is always the first step toward support and healing. 💜

12/08/2025

🌧️ 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐝 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 ❄️

Due to the expected inclement weather, Eastern Pediatrics will have a delayed opening tomorrow. Our office will open at 9:30 AM!

The safety of our families, patients, and staff is always our top priority. We hope everyone takes extra care and stays safe and warm while traveling and preparing for the day ahead.

Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to caring for our little patients soon! 💜
If you have any questions, please give us a call at 252-561-7777.

12/05/2025

🎄✨ 𝐓𝐨𝐲 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬! ✨🎄

This morning, Riley's Army visited Eastern Pediatrics to pick up the incredible collection of toys donated for other children in our community who need a little extra joy this holiday season. It was a beautiful reminder of what can happen when a community comes together with compassion and generosity!

We want to extend our sincere gratitude to every parent, child, and supporter who took the time to stop by, drop off a gift, and share kindness with families who are going through difficult moments. Each toy represents a smile, a spark of excitement, and a reminder to these children that they are cared for and supported.

Being a part of this mission to uplift children and spread holiday cheer means so much to our entire team. We are honored to support Riley’s Army and families not just during the holidays, but throughout the year as they navigate some of their toughest challenges.

Thank you again for helping make a difference. 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐏𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐬, 𝐰𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞, 𝐣𝐨𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞.🎅🏼🎁💜

12/04/2025

𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲: 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 👣

At Eastern Pediatrics, we know those first days and weeks with a newborn are filled with excitement, joy, and plenty of questions. That’s why our team is here to support you every step of the way with dedicated Newborn Services designed to help your baby grow healthy and strong.

𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬:
• Newborn check-ups to monitor growth, feeding, and development
• Feeding support to help your baby thrive
• Guidance for common newborn concerns like sleep, tummy time, and soothing
• Developmental screenings to ensure milestones are on track
• Family support to help you feel confident and informed

Whether you are a first-time parent or welcoming another little one, you can count on us to provide expert care with compassion and kindness. Your baby’s health and your peace of mind are always our priority at Eastern Pediatrics.

If you have questions about your newborn or want to schedule a visit, we’re here for you from the very beginning. 💜
𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐮𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲!
252-561-7777

Eastern Pediatrics, PA is a recognized level 3 pediatric patient-centered medical home caring for patients age newborn-18 years. Come grow with us!

12/02/2025

𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐆𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐧𝐨 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐜. 🎄
Our annual 𝐑𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐲’𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐦𝐲 𝐓𝐨𝐲 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 is wrapping up 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑤𝑒𝑒𝑘, and we’d love your help making the season brighter for the children at Maynard Children’s Hospital at ECU Health.

We’re collecting 𝐧𝐞𝐰, 𝐮𝐧𝐰𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨𝐲𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬, and every single donation brings joy, comfort, and a moment of light to a child spending their holidays in the hospital.

You can drop off your gifts in the Riley’s Army donation box here at our office!
The toy drive closes this week, and Riley’s Army will pick up all donations on December 6th.

Thank you for giving from the heart this Giving Tuesday. Your generosity truly makes a difference. 💜🎁💛

11/28/2025

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 (𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝) 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐏𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐬! 🍁🦃
We hope your holiday was filled with joy, rest, and plenty of good food! As we reflect on all we’re grateful for, we’re especially thankful for our amazing families, patients, and community who trust us to care for their little ones every day.

𝑵𝒐𝒘 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒍𝒆𝒇𝒕𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒄𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒏𝒂𝒎𝒆… 𝒘𝒆 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘:
What was YOUR favorite part of Thanksgiving yesterday?
Drop your plate pics below! 🍽️

We’d love to see the deliciousness and hear about the moments that made your holiday special!
Hope you all enjoy the rest of your long weekend! Our office will be open again on Monday. 🍂

11/26/2025

𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲: 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐊𝐢𝐝𝐬 🦃💜

The holidays are a time for family, fun, and celebrations; but for kids, all the excitement, travel, and changes in routine can sometimes feel overwhelming. Even happy events can bring stress, anxiety, or overstimulation, and recognizing these feelings is important for your child’s well-being.

𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐤𝐢𝐝𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐦 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧:
-𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬: Try to keep regular bedtimes, meals, and quiet time even during busy days.
-𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬: Encourage kids to share their thoughts and worries about travel, crowds, or changes in schedule.
-𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Short walks, backyard games, or even dancing around the living room can help release stress.
-𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐞𝐭 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬: Drawing, reading, or simple crafts provide downtime and a sense of control.
-𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐱𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬: Deep breaths, gentle stretches, or a few minutes of mindful breathing can calm nerves.

Remember, small strategies can make a big difference. If your child seems unusually anxious, withdrawn, or upset during the holidays, the team at 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐏𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐬 is here to help guide and support you. 💜

11/24/2025

𝐖𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬! 🦃🍁

Our team at Eastern Pediatrics wants to remind you of our holiday hours so you can plan accordingly:

𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟕𝐭𝐡: 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 (𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐚𝐲)

𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟖𝐭𝐡: 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝

𝐑𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝐬𝐭!

We encourage you to check prescriptions and address non-urgent needs before the holiday. If you need assistance during our closure, our after-hours nurse line is available for guidance.
Have a safe and restful holiday weekend with full bellies and hearts! We are thankful for the privilege of caring for your children. 💜

11/20/2025

Team Giving Luncheon 🤎🍽️
Yesterday we took a moment to celebrate each other. We are thankful for our amazing team every single day — and truly grateful for our wonderful patients who make what we do so meaningful.