When your child is sick or injured, you want the very best medical care available. Mercy Hospital provides a full array of health care and attention in a caring and nurturing environment.
With pediatric specialists in cardiology and neurology, neonatologists and neonatal nurse practitioners - as well as a variey of other health professionals experienced in working with children and their families - our focus is on making infants and children feel safe and secure. Our goal is to coordinate services and treatment for hospitalized children with their community pediatricians and family practice physicians.
Mercy Hospital is the only Twin Cities suburban community hospital to provide pediatric hospitalists 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Caring for Kids - Pediatric Hospitalist Services
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.
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.
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
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