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Pediatric Services

At Holy Cross Hospital,we know how important it is for your child to receive the best care.That’s why you can depend on our pediatric specialists to provide medical expertise with the care and convenience you expect from Holy Cross Hospital. Each year more than 18,000 children receive treatment in our hospital. From emergency care to inpatient care, our pediatric staff, facilities and services are all oriented toward meeting the unique needs of children.

Emergency Center
When you need emergency medical care,we are here for your entire family. Holy Cross Hospital’s 20,000-squarefoot, state-of-the-art Emergency Center features a separate area for pediatric emergencies, staffed by board-certified pediatric emergency physicians as well as pediatric nurse practitioners.We provide private exam rooms for pediatric emergencies, convenient bedside registration, onsite CT scans and digitized X-rays, and dedicated laboratory and radiology services. Our Emergency Center features Express Care for minor injuries and illnesses, to help reduce wait time. Parking is steps away from our door.

Pediatric Center
Holy Cross Hospital’s 26-bed Pediatric Center cares for inpatients, ambulatory surgical patients, and short-stay patients with a wide range of medical conditions. It is designed especially for the care and comfort of children, from newborn through adolescence.We understand how stressful a hospital stay can be for children and their parents.That’s why Holy Cross Hospital’s Pediatric Center features special menu items to cater to children’s tastes and a playroom filled with toys, not tests, allowing children a place to enjoy themselves.A separate treatment room helps children associate their hospital beds with relaxation and recovery.

We treat parents as active participants, not simply visitors, in the care of their child. Parents may stay overnight with their child and order meals from our At Your Request room service menu for themselves and other visitors. Holy Cross Hospital’s Pediatric Center is a secure unit with restricted access to ensure the safety of your child.

Child Life Specialist
Holy Cross Hospital is the only hospital in Montgomery County with a certified child life specialist on staff.These specialists are trained to care for the developmental, emotional, and social needs of children and to help facilitate trust between pediatric patients and the health care team. Our child life specialist provides a variety of activities to help prepare children for their medical experience, such as medical play, coping strategies for difficult times, and therapeutic and recreational activities. To speak with our child life specialist, please call 301.754.7613.

Pediatric Specialties
Holy Cross Hospital has teamed with Children’s National Medical Center to bring the best pediatric specialists to you. Our board-certified pediatric hospitalists are based at Holy Cross Hospital and can quickly respond to any problems that may arise during a child’s stay. They are assisted by pediatric residents from Children’s who are at the hospital 24 hours a day. The pediatric hospitalists work with your pediatrician to decide the best management plans for your child to receive outstanding care.

We have pediatric specialists available to treat your child from head to toe. Areas of specialty include:

• Allergy
• Infectious disease
• Ear, nose, and throat
• Neonatology
• Cardiology
• Orthopedic
• Digestive
• Respiratory

Pediatric Surgery
Holy Cross Hospital is one of only two suburban Maryland hospitals to offer pediatric surgery. Our pediatric surgeons are specially trained in pediatric and neonatal surgical services.They work closely with our pediatric anesthesiologists, radiologists, nurses, and our child life specialist to ensure that before, during, and after surgery, the unique needs of your child are being met.

Holy Cross Hospital offers presurgical teaching tours to help you and your child better understand the procedures and processes, answer questions, and address any concerns. To schedule a tour, please call our child life specialist at 301.754.7613.

Sleep Lab
Pediatric specialty care also includes a Sleep Lab for children age five through early adulthood with sleep disorders including apnea of prematurity and obstructive and central apnea. For more information, call 301.754.7383.

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