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Division of General Pediatrics

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The Division of General Pediatrics offers continuing comprehensive care to children from infancy through 18 years of age. Physicians with expertise in adolescent care are on the staff.

Patient Conditions

Complicated medical problems
Chronic illness
Children from poorly functioning families
Primary care
Acute care for illnesses

Research Activities

Respiratory viruses
Vaccines
Vulnerable children
Minority health
Health care service access
Outcomes research
Adolescent parenting and healthcare

Special Programs

The Pediatric Ambulatory Center serves children from birth through age 21. Many patients have complex medical and psychosocial problems. Uninsured children receive care on a sliding fee schedule using Title V Funding. Includes the Reach and Read Program.
ASK (Access for Special Kids) Program
Full-Term Nursery provides care for up to 24 full-term infants. There is a special emphasis on our Back to Sleep Program and No Co-Sleeping Program to prevent SIDS.

Services to Physicians

Consultation on complicated cases
Second opinions
Evaluation of patient conditions
Special treatment procedures
Short-term and long-term management

This page was last updated on: September 21, 2009.

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