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Children's Hospital

Access for Special Kids

Mission

Logo: Access for Special Kids

Using the Medical Home model, ASK provides care coordination for families of children and youth with complex healthcare needs.

What is Care Coordination?

What does ASK do?

ASK's Goal

To simplify the lives of our patients and families who see multiple specialists by providing support and access to resources. As a liaison between the family, community, and physicians, ASK can assist families to overcome barriers in managing a child with a complex or chronic medical condition.

ASK's Services

Arrange Home Care Services

Assist Family with Developmentally Appropriate Activities

Locate Community Resources

Coordinate Health Care Access

Call our Referral Line at 410-328-6879

Referral Process

Anyone can refer a patient: Parent, Doctor, Social Worker, Therapist, School, Family Member, or Community Agency. Referrals are accepted on our Referral Line at 410-328-6879 and via email at ask@peds.umaryland.edu

Our Staff

Kelly Talley, RN, BSN Ask Nurse
Joyce Hylton, RN Ask Nurse
Andrea Lavine, Social Worker
Drena Byrd, Admin Asst.

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This page was last updated on: May 10, 2011.

For more information about UMCH or to make an appointment, please call 1-866-408-6885 (patients) or 1-800-373-4111 (physicians).