Dr. Catherine Phillips - Phillips Pediatrics

11/28/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours. I am so thankful to be part of your family’s journey. 🧡🤎💚

11/26/2025

Happy Holidays!!! 🦃

We are closed for Thanksgiving, Wednesday Nov. 26th at 12:00, Thursday, Nov. 27th and Friday Nov. 28th. After hours line is available. 662-371-1543

11/26/2025

PhillipsPediatrics will close Wednesday at noon through Thanksgiving weekend. Make sure to come to walk-in in the morning or call for an appointment if your child needs to be seen before the holiday. And since Lane Kiffin is all over social media… We hate that colleges are recruiting Lane Kiffin during the peak of our season, but we sure have loved having him at Ole Miss.

11/25/2025

November book winners!!!

📕 Please stop by the front desk to claim your book.

11/25/2025

11/21/2025

"Second star to the right and straight on 'til morning. Lost in a Disney dreamland." We love seeing these smiles while Mrs. Brooke and her family are getting some much needed Disney Magic.

11/20/2025

Friday was World Diabetes Day. We are seeing diabetes now more than ever in children. Let’s support those living with diabetes, raise awareness for early detection, and promote healthy lifestyles.
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There are three types of Diabetes. Type 1 is autoimmune and destroys insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. Onset is usually sudden. Screening can be done if T1D runs in your family.

MODY is inherited, usually begins before age 30, and impairs the pancreas’ ability to produce enough insulin.

Type 2 is a chronic condition where the body develops insulin resistance. Risk factors include overweight and obesity, a sedentary lifestyle, a diet high in processed food, and/or family history of Type 2 Diabetes, high blood pressure, or cardiovascular disease.
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A balanced diet high in protein and fiber, choosing water over sugary drinks, staying active, and routine screenings at annual checkups can help.

If you have a family history of Type 1 Diabetes OR a family history of Diabetes diagnosed before age 35, we recommend early screening for insulin auto-antibodies. This can be done at our office or through a screening program such as screenfortype1.com or breakthrought1d.org.
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Common symptoms of diabetes include increased thirst, frequent urination, and unexplained weight loss. You should see us right away if you have these symptoms or other concerns regarding diabetes or family history.

11/19/2025

Wondering what books your pediatrician recommends for parents? How To Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk is one of my favorites. Bonus-there’s a Kid and a Teen edition. Knowing how to talk and listen creates a safe space for your child to feel safe, loved, and accepted. As a parent, you don’t always have to have the right words. “Tell me more” and “How did that make you feel” are phrases you should use often. Read the book for more tips!

11/19/2025

20% of the patients I saw today were born early. Thankful for nurseries and NICUs for providing care to these little miracles that I get to see grow! We invite you to share your story, celebrate our “tiny fighters”, and tenderly remember those who passed away.

11/17/2025

Happy Meme Monday!
May your coffee be strong, your meetings be short, and your Wi-Fi stay connected.
If not… we meme through the pain. 😅

11/16/2025

Nostalgia in the halls of Sharkey-Issaquena Academy. My school was small, but I learned so much over the years there. My love of science started in Dr. Coleman’s Biology class. And the rest is history.

11/14/2025

Happy Nurse Practitioner Week to our favorite NP’s! We are thankful they are part of our Phillips Pediatrics family. Their dedication to infants, children, and teens shows in their care everyday. Happy NP week Brooke Underwood, C-PNP and Emily Teer, FNP-C.