Hometown Pediatrics of Joplin Missouri

05/05/2026

We had Pop It Like It’s Hot delivered today to start the celebration of our amazing nurses this week! 🥤 🎉

04/21/2026

BIG fans of POP It Like It's HOT over here ✨

04/21/2026

We are celebrating our staff for front office administrative day today!!!! Actually we started yesterday 🙊🙊 had bunches of yummy snacks….they will get spoiled with POP It Like It's HOT and Hackets Hot Wings today!

We are beyond thankful for these guys!!!! They are so good at their job, make the work environment upbeat and definitely interesting…and are just amazing humans all the way around!!!

When the clinical staff gets recognized for doing good things, it’s only because this group helps keep everything running smoothly and as stress free as possible. Let’s give these four their day of recognition and appreciation they deserve!!!

04/02/2026

We will be CLOSED tomorrow Friday, April 3rd! Call us or text us today if you need us at 417-626-7337!

04/01/2026

March has been full of celebrations at Hometown Pediatrics! 🎉

Doctor’s Day was Monday and we celebrated Dr. Smith. She works so hard for our patients inside and outside of the clinic 24/7. We may be biased but we think she should be celebrated more than one time a year💙

Thank you Dr. Smith for all you do!

03/31/2026

We celebrated one of our nurses, Brooke who is expecting a sweet baby boy this month! We can not wait to welcome him into our Hometown family 💙

03/23/2026

Hey Hometown Families!

Help us welcome two new nurses to our work family!🎉

Abbey graduated from NEO and previously worked at Pittsburg Mercy in LDRP and the nursery unit.
Her bubbly personality is the perfect addition to our team!

Lainey previously worked in the pediatric unit at Freeman. Her warm hearted personality is admired by us and our patients.

03/23/2026

We will be closed for lunch today from 12pm-1pm. The phones will be off during this time. Text us at 417-626-7337 if you need us!

03/05/2026

Today we celebrate our incredible team that keeps this place buzzing with energy, kindness, and laughter. Your work isn’t easy. Pediatric care demands patience, compassion, resilience, and a kind of kindness that can’t be taught. Yet every day you bring heart, humor, and dedication to the families we serve. You turn anxious mornings into hopeful ones. You turn routine visits into moments where families feel seen, supported, and safe.

Thank you for showing up with passion, teamwork, and the kind of positivity that makes Hometown Pediatrics feel like a second home. You make this place special and we’re celebrating each one of you for the amazing work you do. ❤️

Here’s to the team that makes magic happen!🎉

02/19/2026

Great information 👇

When it comes to safe sleep practices, one fear we hear from parents is that if they put their baby on their back, they could choke if they spit up. It’s a scary thought, but understanding newborn physiology helps us see that babies are actually safer on their backs.

“When a baby is on their back, the windpipe (trachea) sits above the esophagus (the feeding tube),” explains WashU Medicine neonatologist Bryanne Colvin, MD. “If they spit up, gravity helps that fluid stay in the feeding tube or go back into the stomach, rather than pooling near the airway. On their stomach, that anatomy is reversed. When you combine this anatomical 'safety valve' with a baby's natural gag reflex, their body is remarkably well-equipped to keep their airway clear.”

While their anatomy provides protection, you can help your baby stay comfortable and manage spit-up with these safe habits:

The 20-Minute Rule: Hold your baby upright for 20–30 minutes after a feeding.

Burp Often: Take time to burp during and after feedings to reduce gas.

Stay Flat: Never use wedges or tilt the mattress. Propping a baby up can cause them to slide down, potentially compromising their breathing.

“It is completely natural to want to change your baby’s position when they seem uncomfortable,” says Dr. Colvin. “But you should feel confident that your baby's body is designed to stay safe on its back.”

02/06/2026

We had POP It Like It's HOT deliver us drinks this morning! It was the perfect way to start our Friday. 10/10 recommend ✨🥤

02/03/2026

Today we’re celebrating two incredible Nurse Practitioners, Adison and Casey! Their bubbly energy and contagious smiles light up the office. We love them and our Hometown kiddos do too! Help us wish them both a very happy birthday 🎉🎊🎈