The Center can assist in diagnosing and evaluation of genetic, metabolic, neurologic and neurosurgical conditions that can affect a child's developmental progress. The clinic's approach is family centered with an emphasis on multiple and complex problems. NICU has advanced life-sustaining and support equipment, electronic monitors, diagnostic equipment, respiratory therapy devices, and special lighting installations required to care for critically ill neonates. The NICU provides the very best care for high-risk, premature babies. The Division of Nephrology cares for infants, children, and adolescents with various kidney conditions such as hypertension, inflammatory conditions of the kidney which may lead to progressive loss of kidney function and renal failure, congenital abnormalities of the kidneys, kidney stones, infections, as well as caring for infants and children who develop acute kidney failure secondary to a serious illness otherwise unrelated to the kidneys.
Services provided include acute and chronic dialysis as well as care of kidney transplant patients.
The availability of these resources make it possible to very quickly provide specialized treatment for life-threatening conditions. The Pediatric Rehabilitation Institute is the only one for children in our region. Each day children who are recovering from traumatic injuries are helped in this intensive rehabilitation unit. The Pediatric Research Institute promotes and supports sound, productive research which promises to advance the knowledge and management of childhood health and disease. By emphasizing growth and development, all activities are unified by a common theme and remain focused on children's health issues.