HOSPITALS AND MISCELLANEOUS RESOURCES
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Since opening its doors in 1964, CHOC Children's has provided the highest quality medical care to children. Our regional health system includes a state-of-the-art 238 bed main hospital facility in the City of Orange, a hospital-within-a-hospital in Mission Viejo, and several primary and specialty clinics — plus over 100 additional programs and services. With admissions growing by 124% since 1998, CHOC and CHOC at Mission combined rank as the 17th busiest children’s hospital in the country.
CHOC Children's Main Campus in Orange
Mail: 455 S. Main St. Orange, CA 92868-3874
Main Switchboard: (714) 997-3000
EARLY DEVELOPMENTAL ASSESSMENT CENTER
Early Intervention Can Make a Dramatic Difference
If you have a child who has had a difficult neonatal course, he or she is at risk for mental and physical developmental difficulties. The good news is that early intervention can often make a dramatic difference in the quality of life for your infant as he or she grows. However, it is frequently difficult for these developmental problems to be detected in a timely manner during a routine pediatrician visit.
The Early Developmental Assessment Center (EDAC) at Children’s Hospital of Orange County is a vital resource for these young, high-risk children. Our innovative program is designed to detect a broad spectrum of problems early to prevent or minimize severe developmental delays in the future.
At the Early Developmental Assessment Center, the focus is on “EARLY.” Through EARLY screening and evaluation, children can avoid or minimize developmental difficulties and delays.
For more information, call Dini Baker, RN, BSN, program coordinator at (714) 532-8821. To make an appointment, please call (714) 289-4041.
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Holding Hands Pediatric Therapy & Diagnostics, Inc., a multidisciplinary pediatric clinic, serves children with special needs and their families. Their programs focus on the child’s individual needs and develop an intervention plan that addresses each child’s unique profile.
2101 North Glenoaks Boulevard
Burbank, California 91504
(818) 848-8825
2115 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, California 90057
(323) 938-3434
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The UCLA/Orthopaedic Hospital Center for Cerebral Palsy is dedicated to improving function in children and adults with cerebral palsy through a program of timely diagnosis, comprehensive assessment and individualized treatment. Our team of medical experts takes an interdisciplinary approach to diagnosis and treatment. Patients have access to orthopedists, occupational and physical therapists, a physiatrist, a neurologist as well as other specialists during their visits. Ability is emphasized over disability and the patient’s goals are an integral part of the decision making process. If necessary, referrals to other UCLA specialists can be made. We also provide referrals to ancillary services such as computer enhanced learning centers and recreational programs.
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Mental Health Systems, Inc. (MHS) is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1978 to provide innovative and cost-effective mental health and drug and alcohol recovery services. Our agency was established to improve people’s lives and instill hope by using new and creative treatment strategies while respecting time-proven methods of intervention. We are committed to providing services in the least restrictive settings that best ensure the success of our clients.
9465 Farnham Street
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 573-2600
www.mhsinc.org
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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital @ Stanford
Pediatric Neurosurgery
730 Welch Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94304
Phone: (650) 724-4270
New Appointments: (650) 724-5356
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ILLINOIS
Rush University Medical Center
Pediatric Neurology
Rush Professional Office Building
1725 W. Harrison St. Suite 718
Chicago, IL 60612
(877) RUSH-KIDS
contact_rush@rush.edu
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MARYLAND
Kennedy Krieger Institute is an internationally recognized institution located in Baltimore, Maryland dedicated to improving the lives of children and adolescents with pediatric developmental disabilities through patient care, special education, research, and professional training.
Kennedy Krieger’s clinical programs offer an interdisciplinary approach in treatment tailored to the individual needs of each child. Services include over 40 outpatient clinics; neurobehavioral, rehabilitation, and pediatric feeding disorders inpatient units; plus several home and community programs providing services to assist families.
Children treated at Kennedy Krieger are seen by a variety of health care professionals working together in one or more of the Institute’s clinical disciplines or departments. These highly trained professionals work directly with the Institute’s medical staff to provide coordinated, interdisciplinary care tailored to the special needs of each child. This interdisciplinary approach puts Kennedy Krieger at the forefront in providing patient care for individuals with multiple developmental disabilities.
In addition to providing direct patient care, these professionals also participate in training programs and research activities. Each department listed below links to information on professional certifying organizations, staffing licensures, the specific goals of each discipline, professional training programs, research opportunities and more.
Clinical Departments
Audiology Department
Behavioral Psychology Department
Child Life/Therapeutic Recreation Department
Neuropsychology Department
Nursing Department
Nutrition Department
Occupational Therapy Department
Physical Therapy Department
Department of Outpatient Child Psychiatry
Social Work Department
Special Education Department
Speech and Language Department
| Kennedy Krieger school, is a nationally recognized “Blue Ribbon School of Excellence”, and is a leader in providing model programs of innovative education for children, adolescents and young adults with a wide range of learning, emotional, physical, neurological, and developmental disabilities. Faculty at Kennedy Krieger are among some of the world’s leading experts in this field and are attuned to the special needs of this population. These faculty have made crucial medical discoveries leading to innovative treatments and have improved the lives of individuals with disabilities. In addition to providing evaluation, rehabilitation, educational services and cutting edge research on behalf of children with brain related disabilities, Kennedy Krieger also provides professional training by renowned experts dedicated to increasing the number of qualified specialists in the United States and abroad. |
Boston Neurosurgical Foundation
The Neurosurgical Service
Children's Hospital
300 Longwood Avenue
Bader 3
Boston, MA 02115
(617)355-6008
http://www.childrenshospital.org/clinicalservices/Site1545/mainpageS1545P0.html
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Boston Neurosurgical Foundation
The Neurosurgical Service
Brigham and Women's Hospital
75 Francis Street
Boston, MA 02115
(617)355-6008
http://www.brighamandwomens.org/neurosurgery/
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MassGeneral Hospital for Children is a primary pediatric teaching site for the Harvard Medical School.
Massachusetts General Hospital
55 Fruit Street
Boston, MA 02114
(888) MGHfC4U (888-644-3248)
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