Meridian Pediatrics PLLC

Meridian Pediatrics PLLC is a children's hospital in Meridian, MS. Operating as a Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care (PPEC) facility, the center provides physician-ordered, multidisciplinary day care for medically fragile and technology-dependent children ranging from infancy to age 21. The facility serves children with complex medical conditions, such as cardiac disease or respiratory disorders, that require continual, professional skilled nursing care.

The center focuses on providing maximum early intervention to prepare children with medically complex needs for school and other life situations. This includes up to 10 hours of daily care featuring learning through play and socialization to support proper growth and development. Upon admission, an individualized plan of care is developed for each child to address medical, nursing, psychosocial, and educational needs. The staff includes skilled pediatric nurses who provide constant assessment to recognize and report abnormal findings to pediatricians, aiming to prevent hospitalizations. Available services, as prescribed or needed, include skilled pediatric nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech pathology, nutrition, social work, and individual education assessments.

Located on 20th Ave A, the facility is situated near 23rd Avenue and 14th Street. It is approximately 0.1 miles from Rush Foundation Hospital and 0.2 miles from Baptist Anderson Regional Medical Center, and a short drive from the Meridian Post Office.

The business is recognized for providing thorough and well-documented information regarding its specialized services. This level of detail ensures that families can find the necessary information regarding the complex care their children require.

Meridian Pediatrics PLLC provides essential, specialized medical day care for the most vulnerable children in Meridian.

Services:

• Nutritionist
• Occupational Therapy
• Physical Therapy
• Skilled Pediatric Nursing
• Speech Pathology