Providing Advanced Healthcare for Children and Teens Close to Home
Your child means everything to you. At Mercy Hospital, we know that when your child is sick or injured, you want the very best medical care available.
That's why we've developed a pediatric hospitalist service at Mercy Hospital that is designed to enhance care for children. Our goal is to coordinate services and treatment for hospitalized children with their community pediatricians and family practice physicians.
What Is a Pediatric Hospitalist?
A pediatric hospitalist is a board-certified physician who is specially trained to care for children while they are in the hospital.
Mercy Hospital is the only Twin Cities suburban community hospital to provide pediatric hospitalists 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Our pediatric hospitalists treat a variety of medical conditions such as infections, breathing problems, dehydration and fevers, among others. They are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and keep parents updated on their child's condition while in the hospital. The hospitalist works hand-in-hand with the child's primary care physician to coordinate care and consult on the best methods of treatment.
Pediatric Hospitalists Reduce Stress and Worry
There are many benefits to having pediatric hospitalists on staff around the clock:
Ongoing access to high quality, child-focused medical care
Ability to answer parents' questions and address concerns quickly and efficiently
Comprehensive coordination of services provided to pediatric patients - including radiology and lab services, surgery, medications and diagnostic procedures
Ability to provide pediatric emergency department consultations
Established partnerships with community pediatricians and family practice doctors
For more information about our pediatric hospitalist service, please call 763-236-5437.
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