Our History
Trusted Pediatric Doctors in Covington, LA since 1976
Learn the history of Children’s Medical Center in Covington, LA. Dr. Casey & Dr. Terral have provided trusted, personalized pediatric care for over 30 years, serving multiple generations of families in our community.
Decades of Dedicated Pediatric Service
The legacy of Children’s Medical Center is embodied by our two principal physicians and their unparalleled commitment to this community.
This long-standing tenure means we’re often privileged to care for the children of the children we once treated, creating a powerful, multi-generational bond that sets us apart. This is the very definition of a “family tradition of care”.
Dr. William L. Terral
A true pillar of the Louisiana medical community, Dr. Terral has been serving the area since 1976
Dr. Sherri Casey
A cornerstone of the Covington community since 1993, Dr. Casey has guided countless families through the journey of pediatric care, from routine newborn exams to essential adolescent wellness visits.
A Trusted Connection to Comprehensive Care
Our history of independence is paired with a commitment to providing your child with access to the highest level of comprehensive care. We are proud to serve as your child’s home base for health.
Over the years, we have cultivated long-standing affiliations with the region’s top healthcare institutions to ensure a seamless care continuum.
These affiliations mean that while we offer the intimate, continuous primary care your family values, we can also provide a coordinated, trusted pathway to specialized or hospital-based attention whenever it’s needed.
A Legacy of Care, Illustrated.
The story of the Children’s Medical Center isn’t just written in charts and records; it’s captured in the art that adorns our walls.
On the right, a vintage pen-and-ink sketch captures our early days. It is a foundation built on trust and dedication. Decades later, the vibrant 2024 rendering on the left breathes new color into that same beloved structure.
While the medium has changed from classic ink to vibrant color, the heart of this building remains the same. These two pieces, separated by decades, represent the generations of families who have walked through our doors. We were here for parents, we are here for their children, and we will be here for the future.
1990
Drawing completed by Linda Sussky-Looney
2024
Drawing completed by Matthew Sussky
Looking to the Future
Our mission has been consistent for over 30 years—to provide every child in our community with the exceptional, personalized care they deserve.
Today, we honor this legacy while continually adopting modern technologies to provide you with the convenience and responsive care you expect
We look forward to welcoming your family and continuing our history of trusted care for many more generations to come.
