Small Town Pediatrics

10/21/2025

Signs are up at 1331 Monmouth Street in Independence. Comment below with a virtual "honk" when you drive by.

09/29/2025

Having a Baby? We are here to help.

We had a great time meeting expecting parents at the Silverton Community Baby Shower along with other great service partners: Legacy Silverton Midwives Legacy Silverton Doula Program, WIC, Marion & Polk Early Learning Hub, and Compass Perinatal Peer Support

09/25/2025

Many of you know our Polk County office is moving. Here's a few fun facts about our new location opening soon in Independence!!!

😀 On the MI Trolley Line
😀 Lots of Parking
😀 3 Exam Rooms So We Can Grow

📣 Address coming soon

See our Driving Time Map
Blue = 20 to 25 minutes
Orange = < 20 minutes

09/13/2025

Prost!

08/04/2025

Small Town Pediatrics had a great time at Homer Davenport Community Festival this weekend. Thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth to meet Dr. Valarie and say "hi"- current families and future families too!

07/30/2025

07/15/2025

Introducing Dr. Valarie Mill. Dr. Valarie joins Small Town Pediatrics in Silverton this August.

You can meet her at Homer Davenport Community Festival

Come by our booth to say "hello" and wave at us in the parade.

Learn more about Dr. Valarie https://smalltownpediatrics.com/about-small-town-pediatrics/new-person-bio/

12/16/2024

Small Town Pediatrics will be closed December 24 - Jan 1 to allow our team time with their families. As always Dr Mark or Kourtney are available for urgent care advice and newborns 503 400 3852 option 2.

We hope you have a very happy holiday season.

11/28/2024

Small Town Pediatrics will be closed Thursday and Friday 11/28 & 29 to allow our team time with their families. As always Dr Mark or Kourtney are available for urgent care advice and newborns 503 400 3852 option 2.

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We hope you have a very Happy Thanksgiving.

11/26/2024

Lots of meal prep this week? Here are some tips to get the kids involved.
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​One of the best ways to expose your child with good food choices is to encourage her to cook with you. Let her get involved in the entire process, from planning the menus to shopping for ingredients to the actual food preparation and its serving.