TUPELO, Miss. — Dr. William “Van” Wurm has joined North Mississippi Health Services’ Urgent Care Kids as a pediatrician.

Dr. Wurm has deep roots in Mississippi. He grew up in Clinton and earned a bachelor’s degree from Mississippi State University in 1993 and a master’s degree from Vanderbilt University in 1995. He earned his medical degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine and completed his pediatric residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center and Blair E. Batson Hospital for Children in Jackson. He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

Before pursuing medicine, Dr. Wurm began his career as an engineer. His interest in health care grew as he heard about the experiences of his wife, Kim, who was working as a nurse in the pediatric intensive care unit at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

At Urgent Care Kids, Dr. Wurm will provide care for infants, children and adolescents with illnesses and injuries that need prompt attention but do not require emergency care. Urgent Care Kids is open seven days a week with no appointment needed, providing families another option when their child’s regular pediatrician is unavailable.

David Barber, president of North Mississippi Medical Clinics, said Dr. Wurm’s experience and commitment to pediatric care will be an asset to Urgent Care Kids and the families it serves.

“Dr. Wurm brings valuable pediatric experience and a genuine commitment to serving Mississippi families,” Barber said. “We are excited to have him as part of the Urgent Care Kids team as we expand access to pediatric care and provide parents with a convenient, trusted option when their children need care.”

Outside of work, Dr. Wurm enjoys spending time with his family, being outdoors, hunting and writing fiction and creative nonfiction. He and his wife, Kim, have been married for 33 years. They have two adult sons, Cameron and Caleb, a daughter-in-law, Elly, and a grandson, Wells.

Urgent Care Kids is located at Crossover Medical Plaza, 718 Crossover Road in Tupelo. No appointment is needed.