Recent News

Measles: What Parents Need to Know
Is measles coming back? This highly contagious disease can lead to serious and sometimes fatal complications. Fortunately, measles is preventable with vaccines. Please educate yourself and if you have questions, our staff is here to help! Click Here for the full...
Measles: What Parents Need to Know
Is measles coming back? This highly contagious disease can lead to serious and sometimes fatal complications. Fortunately, measles is preventable with vaccines. Please educate yourself and if you have questions, our staff is here to help! Click Here for the full...

FluMist Vaccinations Available
Hurry before they are gone! We have few FluMist remaining! PPG will hold a flumist clinic on November 26th & 27th from 9:00am to 3:00pm. FluMist are available for ages 2 years & older. Call to schedule today! Click Here for more information on the FluMist...

Parkwood Peds has Flu Vaccines!
Please contact the office to schedule your in-office appointment with your nurse today! Drive-thru Flu Clinics will begin next month. Clinic appointments are available to schedule online using your patient portal beginning 08/29/2024. Flu vaccines are available to...

Inclement Weather Closure
Parkwood Pediatric Group will close due to possible inclement weather from Tropical Storm Debby. Closure Dates: Tuesday, August 6th Wednesday, August 7th Please utilize your patient portal to reschedule your appointments. If you have a medical emergency, please call...

Please Vote for Dr. Tipton!
As part of the City Paper's annual "Best Of" polling, Dr. Lauren Tipton has been nominated for Best Pediatrician. Please take a moment to vote for her! Thank you for being a part of the Parkwood Pediatrics family.

Covid: Disease vs the Vaccine
This helpful infographic (pdf) is useful for understanding symptoms, vaccines and side effects.

What Happened to the RSV Vaccine for Kids?
This article on healthychildren.org examines why you may have a hard time finding RSV immunization for your child.

Schedule Your Drive-Thru Flu Vaccination Online Today
Hi Parkwood Families! In order to minimize patient exposure and provide convenience, accessibility, and safety to you, we are thrilled to be offering a DRIVE-THRU FLU Clinic at the WEST ASHLEY office this year. You will be able to schedule your vaccines appointment...

Covid-19 Coronavirus Update as of 8/25/20
Hi families! We hope everyone is doing well and staying healthy! As schools start to re-open and children are heading back to daycare, we wanted to give you an update on our Covid-19 testing capabilities. We are now able to do Covid-19 testing! For your convenience,...

Covid-19 Coronavirus Statement Update 3/17/20
Parkwood Pediatric Group is currently implementing a small but significant change in our scheduling policy that will make your office visit and experience as safe as possible for our patients and staff. Effective immediately: For the health, care and safety of our...

Parkwood Pediatric Group Introduces New Physician
The physicians of Parkwood Pediatrics Group would like to announce that Lauren S. Tipton, MD has joined their practice. Dr. Tipton will be caring for Parkwood Pediatric patients at both the Daniel Island and West Ashely office beginning September 6, 2016. Dr. Tipton...

Dr. Goedecke continues to support the Komen Foundation
On Memorial Day weekend, Dr Goedecke ran the Rock Pink 5K race at North Charleston's River Front Park. She placed 2nd in the 40-49 age group and 5th overall for women out of 500 + runners. Dr. Goedecke supports the Komen Foundation that helps locally to provide women...
2014 Mom’s Run
Join us for the 2014 Mom’s Run and Family Fun Day on May 10 at Blackbaud Stadium. Just as the event has become an annual tradition, so has our participation in it! Parkwood Pediatric Group will once again share in the joy of the event with our face-painting tent. ...
Parkwood Peds Supports LAPS!
When it comes to the children of the Lowcountry, Parkwood Pediatric Group does more than offer loving medical care; we give to our community to ensure our youth stay healthy and safe through programs like Lowcountry Aquatic Project Swimming (LAPS). Through donations...
Dr. Smith Cares for Injured Teddy Bears
We’re proud to be a part of community events, and so we thank Dr. Smith for taking part in the Charleston Parks Conservancy Annual Teddy Bear Picnic, held March 9th at Hampton Park. Dr. Smith provided care for injured teddy bears at the Teddy Care Station. Photo...
Dr. Goedecke Wins Race for the Cure!
Congratulations to Doctor Goedecke, who won first place in her age group, and to her son Willem, who came in 2nd place in his age group at the 20th Annual Komen Lowcountry Race for the Cure. Dr. Goedecke raced in honor of her mother, Ellie Agresta, who is a breast...
Don’t wait to schedule sports physicals and school shots!
Before you know it, summer will be over and school will be back in session. We are currently scheduling well checkups and sports physicals to make sure everyone is ready for the new school year. All 7th graders are required to have the Tdap shot before heading back to...

Drive-Thru Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine for 5 – 11 Years of Age
The pediatric DRIVE-THRU COVID-19 vaccine clinic will be held at the West Ashley location: Saturday, December 18th 9am – 12pm Saturday, January 8th 9am – 12pm To schedule, click the link below. You must fill out the pre-questionnaire prior to appointment. If you are...

Drive-Thru Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine for 5 – 11 Years of Age
Parkwood is happy to announce that we have received the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine and will be offering to 5 -11 year olds. The pediatric DRIVE-THRU COVID-19 vaccine clinic will be held at the West Ashley location: Sunday, November 21st 9am – 12pm Sunday, December 12th...

COVID 19 Vaccine
On October 28, 2021 the FDA gave emergency use authorization for pediatric Pfizer BioNTech COVID19 Vaccine for children between 5 and 11 years old. On November 2, 2021 the CDC accepted the ACIP recommendation to use the vaccine in this age group as well. We are...

Online scheduling available for weekend sick visits
Parkwood is excited to announce that you can now schedule your same day sick visit for Saturday & Sunday mornings through the patient portal. Same day sick appointments are for established patients with an acute illness only. Log on to...

Drive-Thru Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic for Patients (12+) and Parents!
Parkwood is happy to announce that we have received the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine and will be offering to both patients (12+) AND their parents! We will have a DRIVE-THRU vaccine clinic at the West Ashley location on Saturday June 5th and Saturday June 26th. We will...

Schedule Your Drive-Thru Flu Vaccination Online Today
Hi Parkwood Families! In order to minimize patient exposure and provide convenience, accessibility, and safety to you, we are thrilled to be offering a DRIVE-THRU FLU Clinic at the WEST ASHLEY office this year. You will be able to schedule your vaccines appointment...

Covid-19 Coronavirus Update as of 8/25/20
Hi families! We hope everyone is doing well and staying healthy! As schools start to re-open and children are heading back to daycare, we wanted to give you an update on our Covid-19 testing capabilities. We are now able to do Covid-19 testing! For your convenience,...

Covid-19 Coronavirus Statement Update 3/17/20
Parkwood Pediatric Group is currently implementing a small but significant change in our scheduling policy that will make your office visit and experience as safe as possible for our patients and staff. Effective immediately: For the health, care and safety of our...

Parkwood Pediatric Group Introduces New Physician
The physicians of Parkwood Pediatrics Group would like to announce that Lauren S. Tipton, MD has joined their practice. Dr. Tipton will be caring for Parkwood Pediatric patients at both the Daniel Island and West Ashely office beginning September 6, 2016. Dr. Tipton...

Dr. Goedecke continues to support the Komen Foundation
On Memorial Day weekend, Dr Goedecke ran the Rock Pink 5K race at North Charleston's River Front Park. She placed 2nd in the 40-49 age group and 5th overall for women out of 500 + runners. Dr. Goedecke supports the Komen Foundation that helps locally to provide women...
2014 Mom’s Run
Join us for the 2014 Mom’s Run and Family Fun Day on May 10 at Blackbaud Stadium. Just as the event has become an annual tradition, so has our participation in it! Parkwood Pediatric Group will once again share in the joy of the event with our face-painting tent. ...
Parkwood Peds Supports LAPS!
When it comes to the children of the Lowcountry, Parkwood Pediatric Group does more than offer loving medical care; we give to our community to ensure our youth stay healthy and safe through programs like Lowcountry Aquatic Project Swimming (LAPS). Through donations...