South County Pediatrics

04/09/2025

Immunizations protect your child against these 14 diseases that were once common in the United States.

Learn more about 14 different diseases that childhood vaccines help prevent. ​

04/04/2025

Are we accepting new patients?
Yes, all 3 physicians are taking new patients ages newborn - 18. Established patients are welcome to continue care in the office until age 21.

What insurance plans do we take?
Go to https://southcountypediatrics.wustl.edu/patient-information/
to see if your insurance plan is accepted. If you don't see your plan on the list, contact your plan directly to see if our physicians are in network.

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04/01/2025

Is your teen dealing with anxiety, depression or any other mental health concerns? You're not alone.

Learn more about teen mental health, including signs your child is struggling and may need more support.

For many teenagers, the transitions that accompany adolescence and other pressures can lead to one or more of a variety of mental health disorders. Here are signs parents and caregivers can watch for, and information to help know when they may need more support. 

03/13/2025

Our office will be closed between 11:45 am - 1:15 pm today so our team can attend training.
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📞 For urgent matters, the after-hours line is available at (314) 849-5770.

02/18/2025

Due to the inclement weather and road conditions in the area,
WUCA South County Pediatrics will close at 12 pm today and plan to reopen tomorrow, Feb. 19 at 10 am.

For urgent matters that cannot wait until we open, the after-hours line is available at (314)849-5770.

The safety of our patients and staff is our top priority. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

02/12/2025

Due to the inclement weather and the safety of our patients and staff, WUCA South County Pediatrics will close at 12:00pm today.

The after-hours line is available at (314) 849-5770 for urgent concerns that cannot wait until we reopen.

Please stay safe and warm! ❄️🧊

01/16/2025

Tragedies, such as the Wildfires in California can be a difficult topic to approach. Handling these discussions with care can open the door for new conversations and help children feel comfortable asking questions and talking through events in the future.

“The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) encourages parents, teachers, childcare providers and others who work closely with children to filter information about the event and present it in a way that their child can understand, adjust to and handle in a healthy way.” (healthychildren.org)
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/Media/Pages/talking-to-children-about-tragedies-and-other-news-events.aspx

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) encourages parents, teachers, child care providers, and others who work closely with children to filter information about the crisis and present it in a way that their child can accommodate, adjust to, and cope with. Includes the video, "AAP Tips on Talking t...

01/10/2025

📢❄️ Important Announcement: Due to road conditions & inclement weather, we have made the difficult decision to close our office today, Friday, Jan 10th. We plan to open at 8:00 am tomorrow, Jan 11th for our Saturday clinic.

The after-hours line is available at 314-849-5770 for urgent concerns that cannot wait until we reopen.

We will reach out to re-schedule appointments. Stay safe and warm friends! ⛄️

01/09/2025

Due to the possibility of more snow & dangerous road conditions, we will open at 10am tomorrow, Friday Jan. 10th.

For urgent matters that cannot wait until we open, the after-hours line is available at (314)849-5770.

Stay safe and warm! ❄️

01/09/2025

Based on reports by NoroSTAT-participating states, the total number of outbreaks in 2024-2025 seasonal year is above the range reported 012–2020 and 2021-2024 seasonal years.

01/06/2025

Due to the road conditions and the safety of our patients and staff, our office will be CLOSED tomorrow, Monday, Jan 6th.

We will reach out when we reopen on Tuesday, Jan 7th to reschedule missed appointments.

The after-hours line is available at (314)849-5770 for urgent concerns that cannot wait until we reopen.

Stay safe and warm!

01/03/2025

We anticipate severe weather in the area this weekend, which may affect travel on Monday, Jan. 6. SCP currently plans to remain open on Monday, however, this is subject to change depending on road conditions. The safety of our patients and staff is our top priority.

* Updates will be posted on social media.

* Patients that are scheduled will get a phone call from our staff, which may come from a private or blocked number. Please make sure that your voicemail is set up and has room for messages in case we have to leave a voicemail.

* Our afterhours line will be available for urgent questions that can't wait until we reopen. Please note, the afterhours line will not refill medications, process medical records or schedule appointments.

For urgent medical needs, please call 911 or visit your nearest emergency care facility.

If you have questions, please contact us through MyChart or at (314)849-3320.