Novant Health Medical Plaza Pediatrics

10/12/2026

10/12/2026

New research shows the HPV vaccine is dramatically reducing cervical cancer deaths, and a Novant Health pediatrician explains why getting children vaccinated starting at age 9 is one of the safest and most effective ways to prevent several types of cancer.

10/12/2026

Spooked by needles? You’re not alone. 💉

Whether shots make you anxious or blood draws leave you feeling faint, Dr. John Bissett shares a few tips to help make your next appointment less frightening.

https://www.novanthealth.org/healthy-headlines/what-to-do-if-needles-make-you-woozy

10/12/2026

How to care for baby’s first teeth? Is toothpaste OK for babies? When should they start seeing the dentist? Get answers to these questions and more.

09/25/2026

👻 Say BOO to the Flu! 👻

Don’t let the flu scare you this season! 🎃🩺 Protect your family and schedule your flu shot with us today at 704-384-1570!

📅 Call our office to schedule your flu vaccine and help keep your little ones healthy all season long. 💙

09/15/2026

Ultra-processed foods are convenient, but they can impact your health in a big way. Registered dietitian Summer Hudson shares simple swaps to eat smarter and stay satisfied.

https://www.novanthealth.org/healthy-headlines/lay-off-the-ultra-processed-foodand-maybe-lose-some-pounds

09/15/2026

Small daily habits can make a big difference. Learn seven surprising ways to reduce stress and improve your heart health.

09/15/2026

Understanding the changes their brain is going through can help you better support them. The prefrontal cortex, which regulates mood, attention and impulse control, doesn’t fully develop until age 25. The fact that the prefrontal cortex doesn’t fully develop until a person’s mid-twenties is one reason why teens might act more impulsive. Understanding that your teen’s behavior might be reflecting a normal part of brain development can help you get them to slow down and think through what they’re doing. Learn more about the teen brain: https://bit.ly/4h4RlsS

07/14/2026