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Most parents put the health and happiness of their children before anything else. However, that is not always easy, and they can be influenced by people from outside the family that you have no control over.

From their point of view, growing up can be an anxious and painful time and some of them suffer from low self-esteem and emotional problems that can manifest themselves as bad behavior. Teaching them coping mechanisms can be useful for them and can help you in your quest for making sure your child is happy.

Could Child Therapy Help?

Every child is different and what works with one of your children could be the worst thing for another. As a parent, you do what you think is best, but sometimes you need help, and that is when you should consider child therapy.

Helping children with difficulties to develop social skills, emotional regulation and increasing their self-esteem takes knowledge and experience.  That is why parents who are experiencing problems often turn to the professionals. At ELEOS child psychology is a specialty and they understand issues from both the parents’ and child’s point of view. [Read more…]

Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC and Mon Health Medical Center in Morgantown, W.Va., have announced a partnership to deliver enhanced newborn and pediatric medicine services for families in West Virginia.

Through the partnership beginning in spring 2018, Children’s Hospital will provide pediatric services at Mon Health Medical Center’s newborn nursery, and eventually coverage for the emergency department and inpatient unit.

The Mon Health Birth Center delivers 1,200 babies a year. They will receive care from a team led by Children’s neonatologists and nurse practitioners. Children’s will collaborate alongside Mon Health physicians and nurses to provide each infant with specialized care necessary for hospitalized newborns.

“Mon Health Medical Center is committed to enhancing the quality of health care for families in our area,” said Darryl Duncan, president and chief executive officer, Mon Health Medical Center. “Bringing Children’s Hospital’s world-class neonatology expertise into our hospital will provide a continuity of care for our families seeking treatment for the most complex diseases.”

“We are excited about the opportunity to align with Mon Health Medical Center to provide the highest quality of newborn care to families of this region,” said Christopher Gessner, president, Children’s Hospital. “We look forward to partnering with them in other areas to improve access to pediatric subspecialty care for children, teenagers and young adults from throughout West Virginia.” [Read more…]

An Undersea Adventure Awaits

There aren’t many people who say they enjoy going to the dentist.  But, one dentist wanted to change that perception for her young patients.  Dr. Beatriz De La Roche wanted to make a difference to the children who enter the doors of her pediatric dental practice by providing a positive atmosphere.   Her vision was to create a place where kids could come, play and have fun at the dentist.

Child-friendly diversions like 3D murals and the latest video games help kids look forward to dental visits. Even the dental rooms provide a different atmosphere such as being in a rain forest, on an African safari, or being among pandas and dinosaurs.  This sparks imagination and helps the staff create a conversation to engage children.

We see many of the same experiences at Children’s Hospital.  If you specialize in pediatrics or have a significant pediatric population, are you building your facility to attract your patients and make a comfortable setting for their parents? When children enjoy a medical experience, it removes anxiety from both the children, as well as their parents. 

You may wonder what this has to do with construction.  A customized project such as this is about understanding who your audience is and creating an environment and place where they can feel comfortable, in this case both children and parents. [Read more…]

Funds support community needs for children with special needs and their families

The Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh, an independent, nonprofit  leader in pediatric rehabilitative services, announced that it has successfully achieved its goal of raising $12 million through the Make an Amazing Difference Campaign.  Publicly launched in 2014, the Campaign supports a series of strategic initiatives that are improving the health and quality of life for larger numbers of children and youth with special needs and their families.

“Through the Campaign, we’ve been able to make strategic investments in innovative programs and services that respond to real community needs,” said Michael and Judy Hannon, Chairs of the Make an Amazing Difference Campaign.

“We have made an amazing difference for our kids and their families, specifically in the areas of pediatric behavioral health, care coordination and our transition program in The Day School, as well as via facility upgrades on our main campus,” noted the Hannons. [Read more…]