Safe to Come to the Hospital

During these unprecedented times, we thank you for doing your part to help flatten the COVID-19 curve. You’re protecting your family, your friends and the community by practicing social distancing. It makes a difference, and as health care providers, we appreciate everything you’re doing.

Whether you’re an expectant mother or have a child with a medical condition, it's vitally important that you continue to seek medical care when you or your child needs it.

Emergency Care

We have taken every possible measure to ensure the safety of you and your child under our care. We are experienced and ready to care for all patients, including those who need emergency care.

We understand that you may be concerned about potential exposure to COVID-19. That concern may have prevented you from summoning emergency response treatment by calling 911, or from coming to the Emergency Department. We have implemented specific areas, complete with separate entrances, to treat patients coming in with suspected COVID-19.

We even have dedicated child life specialists in our Emergency Department, who will help make the hospital experience less overwhelming for your child.

If you or your child is experiencing a life-threatening situation, it is vitally important that you access emergency services by calling 911 or going to the nearest Emergency Department. Doing so may literally save a life.

Surgery or Outpatient Visit

Your doctor has referred your child for a surgery, procedure, or other treatment. In the best interest of their health, it is vitally important that you follow all the recommendations from your child’s physician regarding their upcoming treatment.

We understand that you may have some concerns about potential exposure to COVID-19 if you seek treatment in a hospital or outpatient center. We have taken every precaution in our Surgical Center and Outpatient Specialty Centers in accordance with the guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to ensure the safety of our patients, staff and physicians. We place safety above all else, always.

Safety is Our Top Priority

Our staff and physicians follow strict precautions with every patient encounter to prevent the spread of infection.
Before entering our hospitals or outpatient centers, all individuals are screened for COVID-19 related symptoms, their temperatures are taken, and a mask is provided upon entry.
All our personnel, from the people at the front desk who greet you and your child, to our nurses, doctors and ancillary staff, are utilizing personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure your child’s safety and that of all others.
Waiting areas are appropriately designed for social distancing of at least six feet between individuals.
Drive-thru COVID-19 testing sites are available for patients who require testing prior to their procedure.
We maintain the most stringent compliance with the disinfecting and cleaning of all equipment and spaces.

Please speak to your doctor if you have any questions regarding your child’s upcoming treatment.