Kids Town Pediatrics

The time has come for me to turn the page to a new chapter. As with any good book, growth requires movement—and today marks that moment for me and for Kidstown Pediatrics.

I want to sincerely thank all former patients and parents for trusting me and the Kidstown staff with your care. It has truly been my pleasure and honor to serve as your primary care provider. I never took lightly that you chose Kidstown Pediatrics as your medical home.

This moment is bittersweet. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of caring for patients from newborns to adults and even welcoming some back as parents themselves. What an incredible journey that has been.

I am deeply grateful to the dedicated staff who worked alongside me, providing quality care to every family who walked through our doors.

While this chapter is closing, I’m excited to share that a new one is beginning as I join the team at Happi Health. I am thankful for the opportunity to continue serving our community through an innovative organization committed to accessible, compassionate care for all.

To the Decatur community and surrounding areas, thank you for allowing a small-town girl from Tennessee to live out a lifelong dream.

Thank you for the years of support, trust, and community. I will cherish them always.

With gratitude,
Dr. Melissa Young-Harkins
Kidstown Pediatrics, PC

Kidstown’s Citizens due to the inclement weather Kidstown providers and staff will assist all patients via telehealth and virtual meet sorry for the inconvenience
Dr. Me’Lissa and staff

For February 19,2025
Kidstown Pediatrics will hold virtual and telehealth visits due to the inclement weather
You may call the office for assistance 256-3015405
In the case of emergency please call 911 or present to your nearest urgent or emergency care facility
Stay warm stay safe
Dr. Me’Lissa and the Kidstown Staff

𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝘃𝗲𝘀 Anxiety, and fear often cause our posture to change without us even noticing. Our upper body collapses as a protective response to these emotions, trying to shield our vital organs. When this happens, other parts of the body, especially the calves, have to work harder to keep us balanced and stable. This extra strain builds up tension in the calves, as they compensate for the collapsing upper body. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the bladder meridian runs from the head down the back and through the calves. This meridian is connected to how we handle stress and fear. When these emotions are stored and not released, the tension shows up in the calves as tightness or pain. How to practice: This simple stretch helps release tension and emotions stored in the calves. Follow these steps: 🍀 Kneel on a mat and relax your legs. 🍀 Cross one leg over the other and gently sit down. 🍀 Don’t force or push; move slightly until you find the spot where you feel a stretch. 🍀 Stay where you feel about 50-60% tension, relax, and breathe deeply for 1-2 minutes. Make sure both legs are as relaxed as possible. 🍀 Repeat on the other side. It’s completely normal to feel emotional after a meridian release. This happens because stored emotions, such as fear, stress, or anxiety, are finally being released from the body. As the blocked energy starts to flow freely again, it’s common to experience feelings of relief, sadness, or even joy. Embrace these emotions—they are part of the healing process. 🌿 Unblocking your meridians is key to deeper healing and relief from the stress that keeps you feeling stuck. Comment ”Relief“ and join my 4-step program with an early access offer now to start your journey toward balance and inner peace! 🌿 #ReleaseEmotions #FasciaHealing #CalfTension #StressRelief #BladderMeridian #TCMWisdom #SelfHealing

Hi Citizens of Kids Town Pediatrics we are looking to add new members to our crew! If you fit this description or know of anyone who might, send their information our way! 🩺

Job Title: Medical Assistant LPN or RN
Company: Kids Town Pediatrics
Location: Decatur, AL
Job Type: Part-time/Full-time
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Kids Town Pediatrics is seeking a skilled and compassionate Medical Assistant LPN or RN to join our team. As a member of our team, you will provide high-quality patient care and support our providers in delivering exceptional care to our patients. This position may be part-time or full-time and bilingual or Spanish-speaking candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please send resume's to: [email protected]

Responsibilities:
Assist with patient care including but not limited to: taking vital signs, preparing patients for exams, administering medications, and conducting point-of-care testing.
Maintain medical records and assist with documentation.
Administer injections and immunizations as directed by healthcare provider.
Educate patients and their families on treatments and medications.
Provide excellent customer service to patients and their families.
Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to provide coordinated patient care.

Requirements:
Active LPN or RN license
1+ years of experience working in a medical office or pediatric practice preferred
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proficient in basic computer skills and electronic medical record (EMR) systems
Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
Bilingual or Spanish-speaking skills preferred

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity to work with a dynamic team of healthcare professionals, please submit your resume and cover letter for consideration. We offer a competitive salary!

Hello Kidstown Citizens unfortunately our Fall Festival will be postponed due to unforeseen circumstances — but we will keep you all posted with a new date soon!
Happy Halloween to you all and be safe this evening! 👻🎃

Hello Hello Kids Town Citizens! Due to some inclement weather, we will be closing early to be as safe as possible! ⛈

ONLY Nurse visits and Covid clinics will be available for Wednesday and Thursday -- Regular hours will resume on the following Monday!

Stay dry little citizens, we will see you soon! 😊

Hello Hello Hello Kids Town Citizens! 📣 Quick Update from our team here at KTP: We can't stress enough how much we care for the safety of your families as well as our little citizens that come to visit us -- With that being said we ask that you all adhere to ALL COVID-19 measures that have been put into place for the safety of us all.

Step 1.) If you have any COVID-19 Symptoms, Please give us a ring before entering the office building (We will answer, scouts honor) 📞

Step 2.) Once your symptoms have been recognized, remain in our drive through for our wellness check -- Think of it like McDonald's 🚘

Step 3.) Let's get you better -- We will take the steps to get you back at 100% (with docs help of course) 🥳

**Remember MASKS are our favorite accessory, so don't forget them when you visit!

- KTP TEAM 🩺

Time for your flu vaccine call today for appointment times for flu clinic
We will be offering the Covid vaccine soon
Stay Prayed up and Masked Up