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Southern Pediatrics Launches With Innovative Approach To Comprehensive Care in Resource-Limited Communities
Southern Pediatrics today announces its successful launch and strategic partnership with Grace Pediatrics in Tennessee. Southern Pediatrics was founded to accelerate access to comprehensive care so all children have the opportunity to thrive, and the initial partnership with Grace Pediatrics signals a powerful start to realizing this mission. Southern Pediatrics’ leaders see a future where every child and every community, no matter how limited, has access to the highest standards of pediatric care.
“Despite the essential role pediatric providers play in our healthcare ecosystem, we feel they are often undervalued and underappreciated,” said Neil Herndon, Co-Founder of Southern Pediatrics. “Our goal is to invest in them so they can invest in their patients. This collaboration is how we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of the children and families we serve.”
“Our goal is to invest in them so they can invest in their patients. This collaboration is how we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of the children and families we serve.”
Southern Pediatrics is prioritizing pediatric care. More than 40% of children in the U.S. have been diagnosed with a chronic condition and nearly one in three face a barrier to essential care. At the same time, half of U.S. counties do not have a pediatrician, and more than 80% of those counties are in rural areas.
“We strongly believe that children have unique healthcare needs and deserve a specialized and dedicated approach,” said Stephen Nash, Co-Founder of Southern Pediatrics. “We want Southern Pediatrics to be a leader in demonstrating how we can increase access and improve quality while creating a mission-driven company that is deeply rooted in the communities we serve.”
As part of its launch, Southern Pediatrics is pleased to announce its first partnership with Grace Pediatrics, a well-respected pediatric group serving children in Middle Tennessee with 3 locations and 14 providers. While incorporating Grace Pediatrics into its operations from day one, Southern Pediatrics will work to expand services in crucial areas such as mental health and behavioral health and grow into neighboring communities currently without access to pediatric care.
“We are excited by this partnership because Southern Pediatrics brings not only deep operational expertise, but they also truly believe in their mission and have an energy and passion for improving care for kids and supporting pediatric providers,” said Dr. Mark Hughes, Founder of Grace Pediatrics. “I am thrilled to be part of a company that is going to revolutionize pediatric healthcare.”
The company is poised for continued expansion within Tennessee over the next year and aims to extend its footprint to additional regions in 2025.
