Becoming a Pediatric Patient Maps Mayo Clinic has served the needs of sick infants, children and adolescents for nearly 90 years. Mayo Eugenio Litta Children's Hospital was founded in 1996. The hospital is located near the Emergency Room, heliport, surgical suites, diagnostic radiology and specialized cardiac diagnostic and treatment facilities. Tests are performed in designated procedure areas to preserve a sense of security in the child's room.
Recreation areas encourage patient interaction and socialization.
Separate areas serve infants, preschoolers, school-age children and teens. Mayo Clinic has more than 150 physicians who treat children and adolescents. They collaborate with countless nurses, child life specialists, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, physical therapists, dietitians, chaplains, social workers and others to create an optimal environment for healing.