Pediatrics

Our doctors and nurses work together to ensure the best possible outcome for every child in our care. At our hospital, your child has access to a dedicated pediatric facility that includes:

• A team of specially trained and certified hematology and oncology physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists and child life specialists
• Care for a range of conditions, including stomach viruses and infections requiring intravenous (IV) antibiotics
• Leading-edge care in a family-friendly environment
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) that provides critical care to newborns who are ill or premature
• Pediatric emergency room (ER) for children 18 years old and younger
• Pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) providing close monitoring, advanced technology and expert physicians
• Pediatric specialty unit
• Surgical recovery area

Our goal is to ensure your child receives the best possible treatment. At our hospital, you have access to the following specialties:

• Cardiology — Our hospital is staffed by dedicated pediatric, board-certified cardiologists. Our team’s goal is to ensure your little ones receive outstanding heart care.
• Emergency care — We provide quick, expert care for your child in the case of an emergency. Our facility offers full-service, 24/7 pediatric emergency care whenever you need it most.
• Endocrinology — Our pediatric endocrinologists diagnose, manage and treat problems related to the body’s major glands, including the hypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, pineal and reproductive glands.
• Imaging — We have a dedicated suite where your child can receive imaging services, such as X-rays, computerized tomography (CT) scans and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans conveniently in one location. We also provide pediatric sedation services if your child is in need of procedures that require them to remain still.
• Infectious disease — Our pediatric infectious disease specialist diagnoses, manages and treats infections that may be caused by bacteria, parasites or fungus.
• Nephrology — Our nephrologists care for children with kidney conditions. We provide inpatient treatments as ordered by physicians and work with primary care doctors to coordinate your child's kidney care.
• Neurology — Our neurological care team includes board-certified neurologists and neurosurgeons who care for children with brain or nervous system conditions.
• Oncology — Our oncology team is dedicated to providing diagnosis, treatment and compassionate care if your child is in need of expert cancer care.
• Orthopedics — Our pediatric orthopedics team treats a variety of conditions, such as acute trauma, spinal deformity and sports injuries.
• Physical rehabilitation — We provide physical therapy and rehabilitation services on both an inpatient and outpatient basis that meet your child's unique needs. We assist children with a variety of conditions through speech language therapy, gait training and alternative communication practices.
• Surgery — Nothing is more important than choosing the right hospital when your child needs surgery. Our surgeons perform pediatric surgery to provide advanced treatment for conditions of the head, neck, abdomen, chest and soft tissues.

To help ease any stress your child may feel, we offer child life services for your kids, teens and family as a whole. The goal of our child life program is to provide a supportive environment where your child can gain a better understanding of the hospital, surgery and medical treatments.

Our child life specialists are trained to address the emotional needs of hospitalized children and adolescents. We use age-appropriate activities to create a comfortable environment where your child can express their fears and concerns.

The child life team works alongside doctors, nurses, social workers and other members of the healthcare staff to ensure that your child’s emotional, developmental and cultural needs are addressed. We create interventions and therapeutic play opportunities to promote healing, growth and coping.

In addition to our dedicated children's hospital, we also have a Pediatric Multispecialty Clinic located on our shared campus with Memorial Health University Medical Center. Your child may go to our clinic for a number of reasons, such as participating in our children's wellness program or neonatal development care. This is also where children with cancer and certain blood disorders may receive outpatient infusion treatments.

Our Ronald McDonald House serves as a home away from home for families of injured or sick children receiving treatment at our hospital. While staying at the Ronald McDonald House, your family can benefit from lodging, private bathrooms, meals, snacks and laundry facilities.