Pediatrics/PICU
 The Pediatric Department is a dedicated 10-bed unit consisting of all private rooms. Our unit has a designated playroom and treatment room.
Children have unique physical and emotional needs. They also view medicine and hospitals differently than adults do. When they get sick or injured and require hospitalization, they need a hospital unit with special doctors, nurses and equipment.
At FMC, we understand the unique needs of children and we take our job of caring for them very seriously. Pediatrics is equipped to handle a wide range of medical and surgical conditions in children from birth to adolescence. We provide this care in an environment that meets your child's needs for compassion and reassurance.
Parents are encouraged to be actively involved in their child's care. Our staff explains every phase of treatment to parents so they can be a partner in the healing process. Children will feel more comfortable having their parents involved, and parents will feel more confident to care for their child once they return home.
Our pediatric team includes:
- Pediatric-trained Physicians
- Pediatric-trained Nurses and Respiratory Therapists
- Clinical Pharmacists
- Occupational and Physical Therapists
- Nutritionists
- Care Coordinators and Social Workers
We are able to provide complex care including:
- Trauma/Injury
- Respiratory
- Ears, nose and throat
- Endocrine
- Plastic surgery
- Dermatology
General and subspecialty pediatric physicians are available in:
- Pediatric Cardiology
- Orthopedics
- Pediatric Neurosurgeon
Additional services available:
- Access to computer-based education for diabetic adolescents
- Modified Child Life program — this program helps children cope with being in the hospital and helps their experience be pleasant. Techniques used include using stuffed animals, coloring books and videos to shift the focus of their attention from their hospital stay.
- Caring Canines Therapy program
- Bedside Music Therapy program
- Dedicated pediatric/perinatal social worker
Because of the close proximity of our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, if a child requires intensive care, the transfer process is simplified and timely.
To contact Pediatrics and Pediatric Intensive Care, call 928 773-2112.
The Pediatrics Department and Pediatric Intensive Care are located on the second floor of FMC's East Campus.
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