Highland Pediatric Clinic

11/26/2025

THANKSGIVING WEEK OFFICE HOURS

Thursday 11/27 - OFFICE CLOSED
Please call if your family has any pediatric care needs. Doctor on call.

Friday 11/28 - NO WALK IN. OPEN for appointments from 10 AM to 8 PM

Saturday 11/29 - OPEN for appointments from 10 AM to 8 PM.

Sunday 11/30 - OPEN for appointments from 1 PM to 8 PM.

Happy Thanksgiving!

All of us at Highland are so grateful for our beautiful Highland Familes, gifted nurses and fabulous staff! Thank you for inviting us into your family. It is such an honor.

11/15/2025

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/tips-tools/ask-the-pediatrician/Pages/What-should-I-know-about-the-infant-formula-recall.aspx

Here's what parents need to know about infant formula recalls, including why they happen, how to check products and steps to keep babies safe. Includes details on the recent ByHeart recall over concerns about infant botulism.​

11/06/2025

Our texting service is off line this afternoon, Thursday, November 6th. Sorry for the inconvenience. Please call the office for any issues or assistance your family needs today.

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from Highland Geriatrics! Same problems just a little slower. 🎃

10/27/2025

So many people are talking about behavior and developmental changes in children these days. It is difficult to sit with and be present for the anxiety, fear and anger that this discussion can cause in many excellent, conscientious and loving families. How does one understand Autism and Neurodiversity better? This is an excellent primer on the shocking increase in Autism diagnoses and what we know about what causes Autism.

Is autism really on the rise—or are we just recognizing it more? This video breaks down what ASD is, explores real vs rumored causes, and examines how scienc...

10/24/2025

Took a break from little humans on Thursday to welcome little Sturgeon into our Tennessee River. So proud of the Tennessee Aquarium’s conservation work represented by this 25th annual release of Sturgeon into the wild. A special thank you to Melanie King of the Tennessee Aquarium for her time to talk us through the project. Make sure to support all the great work the Tennessee Aquarium does in our community! https://tnaqua.org/at-the-aquarium/were-welcoming-our-25th-year-class-of-lake-sturgeon/ #:~:text=In%20the%20late%20'90s%2C%20the,population%20in%20these%20native%20waterways.

10/18/2025

The next to last influenza vaccine clinic is tomorrow, Saturday, October 18th. We will start at 9 A.M. and finish at 12 P.M. Make sure to take this chance to conveniently vaccinate the kids and then get home for a great early afternoon of football: Georgia Tech, Vandy, Arsenal and Bayern Munich! 🏈⚽️

10/09/2025

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/toddler/nutrition/Pages/your-toddler-only-wants-milk-how-to-ease-milk-dependency-and-encourage-a-healthy-diet.aspx

Find tips to help ease a milk dependency habit, reintroduce solid foods, prevent nutrient gaps and encourage a healthier, more varied diet for your toddler or young child.

10/03/2025

The amazing Highland nurses and staff are preparing for week #2 of the Flu Vaccine Drive Thru Clinic. We had 110 last week.

We will start on Saturday, October 4th at 9AM in front of the Highland Hixson location. We will finish at 12PM. We look forward to seeing everyone in the morning!

Be safe at all the exciting high school football games tonight!

09/26/2025

Bama is in Athens 🏈 , pumpkins are decorating porches 🎃, I am eating all my candy out of discounted indivudual packaging 🍬 You know what that means? It is time for every kid’s favorite Saturday morning activity - The Fifth Annual Flu Shot Drive Thru Clinic!

Starting this Saturday, September 27th at 9AM Highland will have its first drive through clinic for established patients. This will be at the Highland Office at 4519 Hixson Pike. The clinic will last until 12PM.

09/08/2025

Your child not sleeping well? Dr Coffman and our good friends Lauren Hall and Dr Beth Capecchi talk pre-school and early elementary sleep with Highland Mom and Director of Childhood Strategies at Chatt 2.0: Jennifer Andrews.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2T8TfJO4zqV3NmNNUKcjHQ?si=V78STbnjR1SBIKlF9C41Wg

09/07/2025

Monday, September 8th is a big day!

The Highland Signal Mountain location at 1303 Taft Highway is proud to start AM Walk-In Clinic! Now, we will have Walk-in at both the Hixson and Signal locations. All Highland and all Signal Mountain Pediatrics/Highland Signal Mountain patients are welcome at either location.

Starting Monday, September 8th Highland Signal Mountain will start no-appointment necessary, walk-in visits from 8:00 AM to 8:30 AM. These visits are for new, acute medical issues. School and Day Care are full speed with learning and nasal congestion. Highland Signal Mountain is here for you when you need us.

New fever over night, early morning vomiting, not sleeping because of discomfort or cough; we are conveniently ready to help.

We will offer walk-in visits Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 8:30 AM. The Signal Mountain location is happy to serve all Highland patients. Even if you normally use the Hixson office, you are welcome at the Signal Mountain Office.

We will have appointments available by phone or text from 9 AM to 5 PM for all of your other medical, psychiatric, behavioral or developmental needs.

Dr Hatch, Dr Coffman and NP Megan Whitehead are staffing our first clinic on Monday, September 8th. They are well rested, caffeinated and excited for the new services at Signal Mountain!