Small Town Pediatrics

03/15/2026

Small Town Pediatrics has learned of further decreases in access to medical care for kids in Silverton. Small Town Pediatrics opened in Silverton in 2021 to continue access in Silverton to medical care focused on infants, children and teens. We have remained committed to providing high quality medical care to your kids, close to your home. With the community’s on-going support, we will be here for a long time.

In fact, we are growing. Dr. Mark (Mark E. Helm MD, FAAP) continues to lead Small Town Pediatrics with over 25 years of pediatric experience. Valarie Mill DNP, FNP-C joined our team in mid 2025 and our families love her.

We provide exceptional, experienced pediatric care for kids in Silverton. Small Town Pediatrics has also grown our expert team serving Polk County, in our Independence office.

Visit our website to learn more about our team and services.(www.smalltownpeds.com). We accept a wide range of insurance plans including: Providence, Moda, Regence/Blue Cross, PacificSource, Aetna, Cigna, and United, as well as multiple OHP Medicaid plans. We are accepting registrations for new or transferring patients - look for the “Accepting New Patients” banner on our website.

https://smalltownpediatrics.com/about-small-town-pediatrics/

Never Worry About Your Child Alone At Small Town Pediatrics everyone is committed to providing top-quality medical care in a small and highly personal practice setting. Our goal is to help all our Small Town kids achieve their best start toward their healthiest and happiest life. Our philosophy is t...

12/23/2025

Small Town Pediatrics will be closed 12/24 - 1/1 to give our team time with their families. If you have a clinical need or a new baby you can reach our clinician on call at 503 400 3852 option 2 - or by texting that same number.

11/30/2025

Let Small Town Pediatrics help you get ready for your new baby.

Free classes, open to all expecting parents (not just our registered families).

Meet our clinicians. See our Silverton office. Chat with other expecting families. Ask lots of questions!

11/21/2025

An exciting day at our new location in Independence

11/12/2025

11/04/2025

We are officially open at 1331 Monmouth Street - Central Plaza in Independence.

It feels so different to be in our own space in Independence compared to the shared space in Monmouth. I observed our team on opening day greet our patients and care for them with the Small Town Pediatrics hospitality that is so much of who we are. I think we tried our best in the PCRC building but our light was hidden under a bushel.

This is going to be a good move for us and for our families. Our opening day went very smoothly thanks to our team. And we could not have asked for our Polk Co families to be more flexible and patient during the closure. Y'all have really been great. One family told me they have never had a pediatric office treat them the way Small Town Pediatrics does and that is why people stuck with us. This move has been hard won, but is shaping up to offer a meaningful result.

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from Small Town Pediatrics. Share your costume pics!

10/21/2025

Signs are up at 1331 Monmouth Street in Independence. Comment below with a virtual "honk" when you drive by.

09/29/2025

Having a Baby? We are here to help.

We had a great time meeting expecting parents at the Silverton Community Baby Shower along with other great service partners: Legacy Silverton Midwives Legacy Silverton Doula Program, WIC, Marion & Polk Early Learning Hub, and Compass Perinatal Peer Support

09/25/2025

Many of you know our Polk County office is moving. Here's a few fun facts about our new location opening soon in Independence!!!

😀 On the MI Trolley Line
😀 Lots of Parking
😀 3 Exam Rooms So We Can Grow

📣 Address coming soon

See our Driving Time Map
Blue = 20 to 25 minutes
Orange = < 20 minutes

09/13/2025

Prost!

08/04/2025

Small Town Pediatrics had a great time at Homer Davenport Community Festival this weekend. Thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth to meet Dr. Valarie and say "hi"- current families and future families too!