UP USA Children's and Women's Hospital New facilities for children and women were being constructed while Melissa and Drew were in the older facility. Seeing the more than 100 babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Nursery, quickly drew attention for the need to construct a facility which would be just for women and children. Programs Available USA Neonatal Intensive Care - Premature and critically ill newborns are cared for in the region's most sophisticated care center for infants. Mother's who experience complications are treated in the high - risk Obstetrical Care Unit. Of course children will continue to be children, even though hospitalized, and their psychosocial needs are addressed through this outstanding program.
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However those whose stay may be extended are kept up to date on assignments. The program also addresses the child's total well-being by providing an outlet from the things that are happening to them in terms of their medical care, thus providing a total recovery program. Pet Therapy Program - Which is also part of the Child Life Program. The unconditional love and affection are strong medicine for youngsters. The pets who regularly visit the hospital are certified by Pet Partners , a local group associated with the Delta Society.