The Brunswick County Pediatric Primary Care program provides diagnosis and treatment services by a family nurse practitioner to those children who are eligible for services. The clinic accepts the general public; referrals from the public health nurse screening programs, the Child Services Coordination program, as well as from other agencies such as public schools, day care centers, social services, etc.

The Pediatric Primary Care program is available to those persons who meet the following eligibility requirements:

1. Male or Female
2. Birth to 21 years of age
3. ___% (max.) federal poverty level
4. Brunswick County resident

During the exam, a Family Nurse Practitioner:

• Performs well-child exams.
• Diagnoses and treats common childhood illnesses under standing orders.
• Orders diagnostic tests, as needed.
• Provides anticipatory guidance on growth and development issues, vaccines, and on diagnosed illnesses.

Problems beyond the scope of practice for the Nurse Practitioner and/or problems for which a doctor's consultation is required are referred to the Pediatric Clinic. Problems of an urgent or more acute nature, requiring more immediate intervention by a doctor, are referred to a doctor's office or to the appropriate agency after a telephone consultation with the supervising doctor. The Pediatric Primary Care Clinic does not accept emergency problems or illnesses. These cases are referred to the nearest Emergency Room facility.

Days: Monday - Friday of each week.

Time: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Appointment: required; walk-ins accepted as schedule permits.

Contact: 910-253-2250 or 888-428-4429 (toll-free)

Email: health@brunsco.net

The Pediatric Primary Care Clinic is located at: 25 Courthouse Drive / Bolivia

Fees based on patient's ability to pay (sliding scale).

Also accepted are Medicaid, North Carolina Health Choice, and private insurance.