Abacoa & Alton Neighbors - June 2021

8 Abacoa &Alton N E I G H B O R S | J u n e 2 0 2 1 EXPERT CONTRIBUTOR Jupiter Medical Center Offers Comprehensive Pediatric Care By Jupiter Medical Center Your children deserve access to the best healthcare possible. Jupiter Medical Center’s partnership with Nicklaus Children’s Hospital ensures that your child receives the best pediatric care. At Jupiter Medical Center our renowned pediatric team works day and night to provide pediatric care of the highest quality. Our comprehensive pediatric services ensure that your child has access to expert care close to home. Pediatric Inpatient Care The De George Pediatric Unit is a continuation of a dynamic partnership between Jupiter Medical Center and Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. From newborns and toddlers to adolescents up to age 18, the De George Pediatric Unit is a comprehensive child-centered environment featuring advanced medical and therapeutic services. The De George Pediatric Unit features: • 12 private inpatient pediatric rooms • Pediatric surgery suites • Pediatric therapy • Children’s Playroom supported by a child life specialist • Bear’s Den for resting, inspired by Jack “The Golden Bear” Nicklaus Outpatient Infusion Services Our pediatric outpatient infusion program allows patients to receive their infusions in a comfortable setting, close to home. We currently work with multiple specialists to provide a variety of medication, such as but not limited to, Remicade, IVIG therapy and Endocrinology testing. Pediatric Surgery Services The De George Pediatric Unit offers two state-of-the-art pediatric operating rooms specifically designed for children. We offer a wide array of pediatric surgical services including: • General surgery • Ear, nose, and throat (ENT) surgery • Gastrointestinal (GI) surgery • Orthopedic surgery • Plastic surgery Mastroianni Family Emergency Department at Jupiter Medical Center At Jupiter Medical Center’s award-winning Mastroianni Family Emergency Department, the finest emergency pediatric care in the region is provided by highly skilled physicians and compassionate, expert nurses 24 hours a day, seven days per week. More than 3,000 pediatric emergencies a year are treated by our Pediatric Emergency Department using the most advanced technologies including nationally accredited pediatric imaging. With our pediatric MRI technology, exceptionally low doses of radiation are used, and sedation is available. We are also designated as an “Image Gently” healthcare facility by the American College of Radiology, giving parents one less thing to worry about during an emergency. Level II De George Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Jupiter Medical Center When the youngest of patients are in need, high-risk deliveries also receive exceptional care at Jupiter Medical Center’s Level II De George NICU. This specialized form of healthcare incorporates advanced monitoring, imaging and respiratory technologies by an experienced team of neonatal physicians and nurses. The 16-bed NICU facility is equipped to care for premature babies delivered as early as 32 weeks. Services and amenities at Jupiter Medical Center’s De George Level II NICU include: