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Starting Saturday July 15, 2023 we will be allowing walk-in visits between 8-10 a.m. for patients with acute illnesses with recent onset. We will only be offering walk-in visits on Saturday mornings in the Wilmington office.

Welcome to Carolina Pediatrics of Wilmington

We are pleased that you have chosen Carolina Pediatrics of Wilmington to provide health care for your family. We are a privately owned pediatric practice started by Dr. Mary Forehand in 1989, and is co-owned by three equal partners, Dr. Forehand, Dr. Adams and Dr. Henderson. Our providers and staff strive to give you and your child the friendly and individualized care you deserve.

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If you need triage advice when the office is closed, please use the links below to submit a request to be called by the triage nurse.

Wilmington Hampstead

For online advice regarding your child’s symptoms, you can access the symptom checker provided by Healthychildren.org at the link below.

Symptom Checker

Where can I receive a COVID vaccine for my child? TakeMyShot.NC.gov

COVID QUESTIONS? COVID Self Assessment Tool

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Recent Blogs

28 April 2023

HOW TO MANAGE SEASONAL ALLERGIES IN CHILDREN

Staff

Seasonal allergies can develop in children, usually impacting those over two years old, during early spring to summer and late fall. This kind of allergies is termed "seasonal" because the triggers occur at the same time each year, depending on the a...

18 April 2023

5 SIGNS YOUR CHILD HAS SEASONAL ALLERGIES

Staff

No parent wants to see their child feel uncomfortable. So if you notice that your child sneezes or coughs often, and develops rashes or hives when the seasons change, there's a high chance they have seasonal allergies. And while it's a relatively com...

04 April 2023

ADHD - SIGNS, SYMPTOMS, & TRIGGERS

Staff

According to the CDC, 9.4% of children have ADHD. Could your child be one of them and do you know the best way to treat it? What is ADHD? Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders...

13 January 2023

HOW TO CHOOSE & SECURE A PEDIATRICIAN WHILE PREGNANT

Staff

First of all…Congratulations on your pregnancy! What an exciting time of life this is for you and your growing family. From monitoring fetal movements to creating your birth plan, there is a TON to worry about while you are pregnant. But, to ensure y...

15 December 2022

NEW TO THE COLD – HOW TO KEEP YOUR NEWBORN WARM THIS WINTER

Staff

In winter months – especially when temperatures dip below freezing – it becomes especially challenging for babies to regulate their body temperature. Unlike fully grown adults or older children, newborns just don’t have enough body ...