Saint Marys Hospital For Children Inc

Facility-based programs and services: st. Mary's hospital for children operates an on-site early education program and a medical day health care (mdhc)program. The early education program is focused on and dedicated to providing children with the opportunity to interact, share ideas, and learn. A wide range of educational programs and opportunities, from birth to high school, helps children with special needs maximize their potential by promoting growth, confidence, and independence. St. Mary's hospital offers an on-campus public school for inpatients, allowing them to have a continuity of education during their stay at the hospital. For younger children, st. Mary's hospital offers an inclusive early education/preschool program with special needs and inpatients. The st. Mary's hospital team is committed to the achievement of both educational and development milestones. The medical day healthcare (mdhc) program is a medical program that offers therapeutic and medical after-school,weekend, and summer camp programs for children 5-18 years of age and young adults from 18-25 years of age who have cognitive and physical disabilities. Using therapeutic, rehabilitative and recreational techniques and tools, mdhc staff help each child with special healthcare needs develop every capability to his or her fullest. Children and young adults who attend the mdhc program participate in indoor and outdoor activities, receive a hot meal, are provided with round-trip transportation, and also have the opportunity to interact with other children and young adults with special needs. Educational activities are led by a licensed special edcuation teacher. Caregivers work with participants to promote skills, confidence, and independence in a nurturing and fun environment. Family members are also educated on the critical roles they play in the participants' success. During the calender year, smh provided approximately 23,200 mdhc visits.

Community programs: smh for children offers community based services such as early intervention around the belief that providing care in the most accessible setting for children to heal and thrive is our goal.