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The Childrens Specialty Center on the Medical Center Campus in Burlington offers families centralized access to specialists covering nearly 30 areas of care. www.Vermontchildrens.org 1
a h o s p i ta l W i t h i n a h o s p i ta l Vermont Childrens Hospital is an integral part of Fletcher Allen Health Care, a nationally respected academic medical center affiliated with the University of Vermont College of Medicine and the College of Nursing and Health Sciences. Experienced faculty physicians, leadingedge technologies and groundbreaking research enable us to provide the expert care you need. But youll also find the warm hearts, childfriendly spaces and smiling faces you want.
Our compassionate staff is dedicated to making every childs experience as friendly and positive as possible. www.Vermontchildrens.org 3
i n pat i e n t c a r e inpatient unit In our pediatric inpatient unit, youll find teams of caregivers who combine their dedication to children with the latest technology to ensure your child receives the best care possible. Most rooms are private, and many childfriendly features put our young patients at ease, including A colorful playroom for our youngest patients A teen room with wireless internet access, TV and a video library A childrens menu available 24 hours a day the Birthing center
s p ec i a lt y s e rV i c e s Our Childrens Specialty Center, located on the Medical Center Campus in Burlington, offers families centralized access to pediatric specialists covering more than thirty areas of care. We also provide comprehensive mental health care services, because we recognize the profound impact these problems can have on families. childrens specialties list Allergy Adolescent Care Behavioral Development Cancer Cardiology Child Psychiatry Child Psychology Child Psycho
yo u r c a r e t e a m pat i e n t s p ot l i g h t We consider parents to be expert partners and involve them every step of the way as decisions are made about their childs care. In addition to our skilled physicians and nurses, a range of other experienced providers are on hand to ensure that all of your childs medical and emotional needs are met. This care team includes staff from Child Life Social Work Psychology Pastoral Care Case Management Nutrition Services Physical Therapy Res
s p ec i a l f e at u r e s p ro g r a m s child life Our certified Child Life specialists help reduce your childs fears by explaining medical procedures and treatments. These compassionate professionals also provide key support to siblings and can serve as a resource on child development, grief and issues related to hospitalization. support for families Below are just a few of the programs and services Vermont Childrens Hospital provides that reflect our familycentered philosophy Ronald McDo
research As a university hospital, Fletcher Allen continually pursues better ways to prevent, diagnose and treat medical conditions through research. These discoveries directly benefit patients here in Vermont, across the country and around the world. Our efforts include Studying changes in DNA as children who are in remission get older, to understand the longterm effects of cancer treatments Investigating new therapies for treatment of pediatric tumors Participating in clinical drug studies
Its indescribable how the staff cares not only for the child, but for the entire family as well. Thank You just doesnt seem like enough. B i l l a n d a n n t h ay e r , B u r l i n g t o n , V t V e r m o n t c h i l d r e n s h o s p i ta l at f l e tc h e r a l l e n 111 Colchester Avenue Burlington, VT 05401 802847Kids 5437 vermontchildrenshospitalvtmednet.org Vermontchildrens.org phone email to find a physician visit fletcherallen.orgproviders
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