Your child has been hurt, and her health is your greatest concern. As a parent, your first priority is to get her treated. But where do you go?

It’s late at night, so you can’t see your primary care doctor. You could try the general emergency room, where there are dozens of adults—with a variety of symptoms—sitting in a crowded, noisy waiting area. But is that the right place for your child? A better choice might just be a specialized pediatric ER, like the one at Plantation General.

Why a pediatric ER? At Plantation General, we know that young patients are different from older patients. They have more needs—and fears—than adults do, so they require a different kind of treatment.

Our staff is specifically trained to care for children, and they know how to keep little ones calm in a crisis. They can also answer all the questions that parents may have, helping you to understand what the problem is and what treatment can help.

Here are features of our pediatric ER:

• It is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, so we’re always here when you need us.
• The facility is technologically advanced, but child-friendly, too.
• The staff can treat anything from broken bones and infections to critical illnesses.
• It houses a state-of-the-art pediatric intensive care unit.
• The staff is committed to providing top-notch, family-centered health care.

Most important, our staff knows that children are not just little adults. They react to pain in different ways than adults do. Our doctors and nurses are experts in childhood illnesses, and they understand how young bodies grow and heal. When your child is in need, wouldn’t you want a staff like that?

To learn more about our pediatric services, contact Plantation General Hospital. Visit us online or call Consult-A-Nurse® at 1-866-442-2362.

SOURCE

Plantation General Hospital Community Report