Pediatric Care at CCMC: Expert Care for Your Child, Close to Home Blog July 2026

Pediatric Care Close to Home: CCMC Is Now Offering Specialized Pediatrics in St. Johns and Lansing

At CCMC, we have always believed that every member of your family deserves access to quality healthcare close to home. For years, we have welcomed families through our doors for everything from routine checkups to complex chronic care, and now we are proud to take that commitment one step further.

CCMC is expanding its pediatric services, bringing specialized, board-certified pediatric care to our St. Johns and Lansing locations. For families across mid-Michigan, that means your child can now receive dedicated, expert pediatric care without the long drive, the long wait, and the unfamiliar faces.

Why Specialized Pediatric Care Matters

Primary care is the foundation of a healthy life, and for children, that foundation starts early. Pediatric care is not simply adult medicine scaled down. It is a specialized field built around the unique physical, emotional, and developmental needs of infants, children, and adolescents. From a newborn’s very first well-child visit to a teenager’s annual physical, the right pediatrician does far more than treat illness. They track growth milestones, administer vaccinations, screen for developmental delays, support behavioral health, and build a relationship with your family that evolves as your child grows.

When families have a dedicated pediatrician in their own community, they are more likely to keep up with preventive care, catch concerns early, and feel supported through every stage of childhood. That is exactly what CCMC is committed to providing.

Pediatric Care in St. Johns and Lansing, Michigan

Whether you are a St. Johns family rooted in Clinton County or a Lansing-area family looking for pediatric care that feels personal and close to home, CCMC now has a dedicated pediatrics program built for you.

Our St. Johns location has long been a trusted healthcare home for families throughout Clinton County and the surrounding rural communities. Expanding into specialized pediatrics means those same families, many of whom have relied on CCMC for generations, no longer need to travel to larger metro areas to access board-certified pediatric care.

At our Lansing location, we are bringing that same community-focused, relationship-driven approach to a broader mid-Michigan audience. Families in and around Lansing, Michigan now have a pediatric provider who combines the expertise of a large health system with the warmth and accessibility of a local practice.

Both locations are currently accepting new pediatric patients, with same-week appointments available. Whether your child needs a well-child checkup, vaccinations, a sick visit, developmental screening, or support with a chronic condition, our pediatrics team is here and ready.

What CCMC Pediatrics Offers

Our pediatric services cover the full scope of care your child needs from infancy through adolescence, including:

  • Well-child visits and annual physicals
  • Newborn and infant care
  • Childhood immunizations and vaccination schedules
  • School and sports physicals
  • Developmental and behavioral health screenings
  • Chronic condition management including asthma, ADHD, and allergies
  • Pediatric weight management and nutritional support
  • Sick and same-week urgent visits
  • Adolescent medicine and teen wellness

Meet Your New Pediatrician

Leading CCMC’s growing pediatrics program is Dr. Bradley Hoopingarner, MD, FAAP, a board-certified pediatrician and Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics with more than 25 years of experience caring for children across a wide range of clinical settings.

Dr. Hoopingarner’s clinical interests include preventive care, childhood development, behavioral health, pediatric nutrition, and pediatric weight management. He is passionate about building lasting relationships with the families he serves and believes that the best pediatric care happens in partnership with parents. He is proud to call mid-Michigan home and to serve the communities of St. Johns, Lansing, and the surrounding areas.

Ready to Schedule?

If you are looking for a pediatrician in St. Johns, Michigan or a pediatrician in Lansing, Michigan, CCMC is now accepting new patients at both locations. Same-week appointments are available, so you do not have to wait to get your child the care they deserve.

Becoming a new patient is easy!

You can find our new patient form here -> NEW PATIENT FORM

If your child is an established patient with CCMC please call 989-224-3000 to schedule with Dr. Hoopingarner.

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