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Bringing Expert Pediatric Care to More Communities

<b>消消消消消消消娼瞳 is one of the largest integrated childrens health systems in the United States.</b> Two freestanding pediatric hospitals, specialty clinics and a network of more than 70 primary and specialty practices provide a comprehensive model of health, designed to help each child achieve their full potential.</p>\r\n<p>We care for half a million children annually within our walls and have more than 9,300 associates who work to advance health education, clinical research, new treatments and more impacting millions of other children who will never even enter our doors.</p>\r\n<p>消消消消消消消娼瞳 pediatric hospitalists, neonatologists and critical care physicians also bring their expertise to staff the pediatric units of our collaborating hospitals. This includes the NICU, newborn nursery, inpatient care and more. And, if needed, patients may be transferred for more complex or critical services.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-f33ed3a643 class=cmp-text>

消消消消消消消娼瞳 is one of the largest integrated childrens health systems in the United States. Two freestanding pediatric hospitals, specialty clinics and a network of more than 70 primary and specialty practices provide a comprehensive model of health, designed to help each child achieve their full potential.

We care for half a million children annually within our walls and have more than 9,300 associates who work to advance health education, clinical research, new treatments and more impacting millions of other children who will never even enter our doors.

消消消消消消消娼瞳 pediatric hospitalists, neonatologists and critical care physicians also bring their expertise to staff the pediatric units of our collaborating hospitals. This includes the NICU, newborn nursery, inpatient care and more. And, if needed, patients may be transferred for more complex or critical services.

消消消消消消消娼瞳 Services at Your Local Hospital

消消消消消消消娼瞳 providers care for children in many settings, including <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/locations/collaborating-hospitals.html\">collaborating hospitals</a>. If your child is seen at a hospital that collaborates with 消消消消消消消娼瞳 in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware or Florida, they may be cared for by a 消消消消消消消娼瞳 provider.</p>\r\n<h3>Understanding Billing</h3>\r\n<p>After your childs care, 消消消消消消消娼瞳 will bill your insurance if you have coverage. We may contact you to check your current <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/patientfamily/insurance.html\">insurance</a> information. Depending on your coverage and how much your insurance pays, you may also receive a bill directly from 消消消消消消消娼瞳.</p>\r\n<p><strong>Did you get a bill?</strong> Bills for care provided at collaborating hospitals are mailed from 消消消消消消消娼瞳 Childrens Health, P.O. Box 530253, Atlanta, GA.</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Billing question or need to provide insurance information? </strong>Call the 消消消消消消消娼瞳 Billing Customer Service line at <a href=\"tel:8663903610\" target=\"_blank\">(866) 390-3610</a>.</li>\r\n<li><strong>Worried about paying your bill? </strong>Call the <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/patientfamily/financialassistance.html\">消消消消消消消娼瞳 Family Financial Advocates</a> to learn more about financial assistance at <a href=\"tel:8445512065\" target=\"_blank\">(844) 551-2065</a>.<br>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n"}} id=text-1eca37c1eb class=cmp-text>

消消消消消消消娼瞳 providers care for children in many settings, including collaborating hospitals. If your child is seen at a hospital that collaborates with 消消消消消消消娼瞳 in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware or Florida, they may be cared for by a 消消消消消消消娼瞳 provider.

Understanding Billing

After your childs care, 消消消消消消消娼瞳 will bill your insurance if you have coverage. We may contact you to check your current insurance information. Depending on your coverage and how much your insurance pays, you may also receive a bill directly from 消消消消消消消娼瞳.

Did you get a bill? Bills for care provided at collaborating hospitals are mailed from 消消消消消消消娼瞳 Childrens Health, P.O. Box 530253, Atlanta, GA.

Why Choose 消消消消消消消娼瞳 for Your Childs Transfer

Patient families and referring physicians want excellent care from teams of experts who truly care. Our pediatric specialists provide physician consults, advanced diagnostics and multidisciplinary treatments for the full range of pediatric conditions from the most routine to the most rare and complex. We also offer a wide range of support services for the entire family. We work with you and keep you informed every step of the way.</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/patientfamily/financialassistance/nemours-charges-collaborating-hospitals.html#tabs-bb86b86ea2-item-7ce3589211-tab\">Learn More About Transfers in Florida</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/patientfamily/financialassistance/nemours-charges-collaborating-hospitals.html#tabs-bb86b86ea2-item-09669e0407-tab\">Learn More About Transfers in Delaware Valley/Philadelphia</a></p>\r\n"}} id=text-51c2fd5181 class=cmp-text>

Patient families and referring physicians want excellent care from teams of experts who truly care. Our pediatric specialists provide physician consults, advanced diagnostics and multidisciplinary treatments for the full range of pediatric conditions from the most routine to the most rare and complex. We also offer a wide range of support services for the entire family. We work with you and keep you informed every step of the way.

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Learn More About Transfers in Delaware Valley/Philadelphia

New Baby? Add Them to Your Health Insurance

\r\n<li><strong>Contact your insurance as soon as possible.</strong> Call within the first 2 weeks of birth. Your insurance company will not automatically enroll your newborn on your plan to pay for care.</li>\r\n<li><strong>You dont need to wait</strong> for your babys social security card or official birth certificate to add your newborn to your insurance or Medicaid.</li>\r\n<li><strong>Confirm the spelling of your childs legal name</strong> on all documents <i>very important.</i></li>\r\n<li><strong>Ask about exclusions. </strong>State guidelines vary on coverage for a newborns first 30 days so confirm with your insurance what is needed for your newborn. <i>Note: a grandparents insurance may not cover a grandchild (if the babys mother is on her parents insurance) so you may need <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/patientfamily/financialassistance.html\">other options.</a></i></li>\r\n<li><strong>Insurance through your workplace?</strong> Contact both your employers Human Resource department and insurance company(s) to get benefits for your newborn.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n"}} id=text-8c59cb5bab class=cmp-text>
  • Contact your insurance as soon as possible. Call within the first 2 weeks of birth. Your insurance company will not automatically enroll your newborn on your plan to pay for care.
  • You dont need to wait for your babys social security card or official birth certificate to add your newborn to your insurance or Medicaid.
  • Confirm the spelling of your childs legal name on all documents very important.
  • Ask about exclusions. State guidelines vary on coverage for a newborns first 30 days so confirm with your insurance what is needed for your newborn. Note: a grandparents insurance may not cover a grandchild (if the babys mother is on her parents insurance) so you may need other options.
  • Insurance through your workplace? Contact both your employers Human Resource department and insurance company(s) to get benefits for your newborn.

How to Enroll Your Child in Medicaid

Medicaid offers medical coverage for eligible children and families. Each state sets its own eligibility requirements and benefits.</p>\r\n<p>Contact your states services office for more information:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Delaware: <a href=\"tel:3025714900\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">(302) 571-4900</a></li>\r\n<li>Florida: <a href=\"tel:8667622237\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">(866) 762-2237</a></li>\r\n<li>Maryland Health Connections: <a href=\"tel:8556428572\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">(855) 642-8572</a></li>\r\n<li>New Jersey Family Health: <a href=\"tel:8007010710\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">(800) 701-0710</a></li>\r\n<li>Pennsylvania Department of Human Services:<br>\r\nPhiladelphia County: <a href=\"tel:2155607226\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">(215) 560-7226</a><br>\r\nOutside Philadelphia: <a href=\"tel:8773958930\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">(877) 395-8930</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3>Updates to Medicaid and CHIP</h3>\r\n<p>States often review whether families still qualify for health insurance through Medicaid or the Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP). If your child is covered by Medicaid or CHIP, update your personal information by calling your states Medicaid office, visiting online, or filling out a renewal form that is mailed to you.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-484ba2776b class=cmp-text>

Medicaid offers medical coverage for eligible children and families. Each state sets its own eligibility requirements and benefits.

Contact your states services office for more information:

Updates to Medicaid and CHIP

States often review whether families still qualify for health insurance through Medicaid or the Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP). If your child is covered by Medicaid or CHIP, update your personal information by calling your states Medicaid office, visiting online, or filling out a renewal form that is mailed to you.

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No Surprises Act

&quot;Surprise billing&quot; is an unexpected balance bill. This can happen when you cant control who is involved in your care or your childs care such as when you or your child have an emergency, or when you schedule a visit at an in-network facility but are unexpectedly treated by an out-of-network provider.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-0e4492293f class=cmp-text>

"Surprise billing" is an unexpected balance bill. This can happen when you cant control who is involved in your care or your childs care such as when you or your child have an emergency, or when you schedule a visit at an in-network facility but are unexpectedly treated by an out-of-network provider.

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Critical Care Transport to 消消消消消消消娼瞳 Children's Hospital, Florida

At 消消消消消消消娼瞳 Children's Hospital, Florida treating kids is all we do. Our teams take a coordinated approach to help families care for children with all types of needs and conditions from simple to the most complex.</p>\r\n<p>Our experts are among the best in the nation and are dedicated exclusively to caring for children. The entire staff including doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists, technicians and more and all of our services are focused solely on providing around-the-clock, comprehensive pediatric and neonatal care in a technologically advanced, family-centered environment.&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>Heres some information that tells you what to expect during your childs transfer, and how to prepare (what to bring, where to go, etc.) to help the transition go more smoothly.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-be775048fb class=cmp-text>

At 消消消消消消消娼瞳 Children's Hospital, Florida treating kids is all we do. Our teams take a coordinated approach to help families care for children with all types of needs and conditions from simple to the most complex.

Our experts are among the best in the nation and are dedicated exclusively to caring for children. The entire staff including doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists, technicians and more and all of our services are focused solely on providing around-the-clock, comprehensive pediatric and neonatal care in a technologically advanced, family-centered environment.油

Heres some information that tells you what to expect during your childs transfer, and how to prepare (what to bring, where to go, etc.) to help the transition go more smoothly.

Acclaimed Care for Kids

Taking care of kids isnt part of what we do. Its all we do. Were recognized as one of the nations safest pediatric hospitals with teams that include some of the best doctors, nurses and support specialists around.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-66c9b683ab class=cmp-text>

Taking care of kids isnt part of what we do. Its all we do. Were recognized as one of the nations safest pediatric hospitals with teams that include some of the best doctors, nurses and support specialists around.

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What to Expect

We offer comprehensive neonatal and pediatric critical care transport by ground ambulance, helicopter or fixed-wing aircraft. Our fleet of 消消消消消消消娼瞳-owned ambulances provides door-to-door service for patients who come to 消消消消消消消娼瞳 Childrens Hospital, Florida from referring hospitals and other facilities throughout Florida.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-a6b8137166 class=cmp-text>

We offer comprehensive neonatal and pediatric critical care transport by ground ambulance, helicopter or fixed-wing aircraft. Our fleet of 消消消消消消消娼瞳-owned ambulances provides door-to-door service for patients who come to 消消消消消消消娼瞳 Childrens Hospital, Florida from referring hospitals and other facilities throughout Florida.

What Happens After Arrival at Our Hospital</h3>\r\n<p>Depending on the patients specific plan of care, the child may be admitted to the Emergency Department of 消消消消消消消娼瞳 Childrens Hospital, Florida. Or, the patient may be transported directly to the most appropriate inpatient care unit (such as surgery, neurology, oncology, cardiology and rehabilitation).</p>\r\n<h3>What to Bring</h3>\r\n<p>Please bring your government-issued photo ID, childs Social Security number, insurance information and any necessary legal papers (custody/divorce decrees, adoption papers, etc.) to verify who can sign for your childs medical treatment, if applicable.</p>\r\n<h3>Parking</h3>\r\n<p>Complimentary self-parking is available in our parking garage and surface lots. Contact our security team prior to arrival if you have any questions about parking, visitation or anything nonclinical we can assist with by dialing: <a href=\"tel:4075674000\">(407) 567-4000</a></p>\r\n"}} id=text-616b3dd1cf class=cmp-text>

What Happens After Arrival at Our Hospital

Depending on the patients specific plan of care, the child may be admitted to the Emergency Department of 消消消消消消消娼瞳 Childrens Hospital, Florida. Or, the patient may be transported directly to the most appropriate inpatient care unit (such as surgery, neurology, oncology, cardiology and rehabilitation).

What to Bring

Please bring your government-issued photo ID, childs Social Security number, insurance information and any necessary legal papers (custody/divorce decrees, adoption papers, etc.) to verify who can sign for your childs medical treatment, if applicable.

Parking

Complimentary self-parking is available in our parking garage and surface lots. Contact our security team prior to arrival if you have any questions about parking, visitation or anything nonclinical we can assist with by dialing: (407) 567-4000

Orlando is Home to 消消消消消消消娼瞳 Childrens Hospital, Florida

Celebrating more than a decade of service after opening its doors in 2012, 消消消消消消消娼瞳 Childrens Hospital, Florida continues to improve access and quality of care for children throughout the state. Designed by and for families, our hospital creates an environment that promotes childrens physical, emotional and spiritual healing.</p>\r\n<p>At 消消消消消消消娼瞳 Childrens Hospital, Florida we provide patients and families with:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Emergency Room equipped to handle all kinds of pediatric emergencies dedicated to caring for children from newborn through age 17</li>\r\n<li>Innovative pediatric health care with specialized medical and surgical services</li>\r\n<li>Electronic health record technology thats ranked among the best in the country</li>\r\n<li>Hospital in a garden design with expansive therapeutic areas as well as green spaces for patient and family comfort and solace<br>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n"}} id=text-7c8b4d7247 class=cmp-text>

Celebrating more than a decade of service after opening its doors in 2012, 消消消消消消消娼瞳 Childrens Hospital, Florida continues to improve access and quality of care for children throughout the state. Designed by and for families, our hospital creates an environment that promotes childrens physical, emotional and spiritual healing.

At 消消消消消消消娼瞳 Childrens Hospital, Florida we provide patients and families with:

  • Emergency Room equipped to handle all kinds of pediatric emergencies dedicated to caring for children from newborn through age 17
  • Innovative pediatric health care with specialized medical and surgical services
  • Electronic health record technology thats ranked among the best in the country
  • Hospital in a garden design with expansive therapeutic areas as well as green spaces for patient and family comfort and solace
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Quality at 消消消消消消消娼瞳 Childrens Hospital, Florida

<b>Excellence commands excellence.&nbsp;</b>Our care is ranked among the best in the nation, year after year, for the highest in quality and safety by&nbsp;<i>U.S. News &amp; World Report</i>. We work together to provide compassionate care and improve outcomes.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-4512a0d91a class=cmp-text>

Excellence commands excellence.油Our care is ranked among the best in the nation, year after year, for the highest in quality and safety by油U.S. News & World Report. We work together to provide compassionate care and improve outcomes.

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Important Transport Information for Families

One parent or guardian is encouraged, but not required, to ride along in the front with the child during ground transport. Due to FAA restrictions, family members may not accompany patients on helicopter transports.<br>\r\n</p>\r\n<p><b>Note:</b>&nbsp;Transportation for the family home or back to the facility is not available.&nbsp;</p>\r\n"}} id=text-36377050b3 class=cmp-text>

One parent or guardian is encouraged, but not required, to ride along in the front with the child during ground transport. Due to FAA restrictions, family members may not accompany patients on helicopter transports.

Note:油Transportation for the family home or back to the facility is not available.油

Supportive Services for Florida Families and the Communities We Serve

We offer many resources and support services at our hospital in Lake Nona and other locations throughout Northeast and Central Florida.</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Amenities for families</li>\r\n<li>Ways to cope with terminal or complex illnesses</li>\r\n<li>Foreign language and American Sign Language interpreters</li>\r\n<li>Advisory councils for parents of children with chronic illness</li>\r\n<li>Nondenominational spiritual care and support</li>\r\n<li>Visits from child-friendly pets</li>\r\n<li>Social work</li>\r\n<li>On-site Ronald McDonald House&nbsp;</li>\r\n<li>Patient relations</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n"}} id=text-d3ccd309ed class=cmp-text>

We offer many resources and support services at our hospital in Lake Nona and other locations throughout Northeast and Central Florida.

  • Amenities for families
  • Ways to cope with terminal or complex illnesses
  • Foreign language and American Sign Language interpreters
  • Advisory councils for parents of children with chronic illness
  • Nondenominational spiritual care and support
  • Visits from child-friendly pets
  • Social work
  • On-site Ronald McDonald House油
  • Patient relations
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消消消消消消消娼瞳 KidsHealth速 is the most-visited site for dependable information on childrens health, behavior and development from before birth through the teen years.

Critical Care Transport to 消消消消消消消娼瞳 Children's Hospital, Delaware

At 消消消消消消消娼瞳 Children's Hospital, Delaware treating kids is all we do. Our teams take a coordinated approach to help families care for children with all types of needs and conditions from simple to the most complex.&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>Our experts are among the best in the nation and are dedicated exclusively to caring for children. The entire staff including doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists, technicians and more and all of our services are focused solely on providing around-the-clock, comprehensive pediatric and neonatal care in a technologically advanced, family-centered environment.</p>\r\n<p>Heres some information that tells you what to expect during your childs transfer, and how to prepare (what to bring, where to go, etc.) to help the transition go more smoothly.&nbsp;</p>\r\n"}} id=text-64b66d45ea class=cmp-text>

At 消消消消消消消娼瞳 Children's Hospital, Delaware treating kids is all we do. Our teams take a coordinated approach to help families care for children with all types of needs and conditions from simple to the most complex.油

Our experts are among the best in the nation and are dedicated exclusively to caring for children. The entire staff including doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists, technicians and more and all of our services are focused solely on providing around-the-clock, comprehensive pediatric and neonatal care in a technologically advanced, family-centered environment.

Heres some information that tells you what to expect during your childs transfer, and how to prepare (what to bring, where to go, etc.) to help the transition go more smoothly.油

Advanced Care Facilities

We have state-of-the-art equipment and facilities. From our operating rooms and labs, to our private rooms and amenities, you get quality care at a hospital just for kids. Take a virtual tour of 消消消消消消消娼瞳 Childrens Hospital, Delaware.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-300f2cd367 class=cmp-text>

We have state-of-the-art equipment and facilities. From our operating rooms and labs, to our private rooms and amenities, you get quality care at a hospital just for kids. Take a virtual tour of 消消消消消消消娼瞳 Childrens Hospital, Delaware.

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What to Expect

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We offer comprehensive neonatal and pediatric critical care transport by ground ambulance, helicopter or fixed-wing aircraft. Our fleet of 消消消消消消消娼瞳-owned ambulances provides door-to-door service for patients who come to 消消消消消消消娼瞳 Childrens Hospital, Delaware from referring hospitals and other facilities throughout Delaware Valley.

What Happens After Arrival at Our Hospital</h3>\r\n<p>Depending on the patients specific plan of care, the child may be admitted to the Emergency Department of 消消消消消消消娼瞳 Childrens Hospital, Delaware. Or, the patient may be transported directly to the most appropriate inpatient care unit (such as surgery, neurology, oncology, cardiology and rehabilitation).</p>\r\n<h3>What to Bring</h3>\r\n<p>Please bring your government-issued photo ID, childs Social Security number, insurance information and any necessary legal papers (custody/divorce decrees, adoption papers, etc.) to verify who can sign for your childs medical treatment, if applicable.</p>\r\n<h3>Parking</h3>\r\n<p>Complimentary self-parking is available in our parking garage and surface lots.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-478dbd524e class=cmp-text>

What Happens After Arrival at Our Hospital

Depending on the patients specific plan of care, the child may be admitted to the Emergency Department of 消消消消消消消娼瞳 Childrens Hospital, Delaware. Or, the patient may be transported directly to the most appropriate inpatient care unit (such as surgery, neurology, oncology, cardiology and rehabilitation).

What to Bring

Please bring your government-issued photo ID, childs Social Security number, insurance information and any necessary legal papers (custody/divorce decrees, adoption papers, etc.) to verify who can sign for your childs medical treatment, if applicable.

Parking

Complimentary self-parking is available in our parking garage and surface lots.

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Quality at 消消消消消消消娼瞳 Childrens Hospital, Delaware

<b>Excellence commands excellence.</b> Our care is ranked among the best in the nation, year after year, for the highest in quality and safety by <i>U.S. News &amp; World Report</i>. We work together to provide compassionate care and improve outcomes.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-afee699721 class=cmp-text>

Excellence commands excellence. Our care is ranked among the best in the nation, year after year, for the highest in quality and safety by U.S. News & World Report. We work together to provide compassionate care and improve outcomes.

Supportive Services for Delaware Valley Families and Our Communities

We offer many resources and support services at our hospital in Wilmington, Delaware.&nbsp;From helping to arrange temporary housing at nearby <a href=\"https://rmhcdelaware.org/staying-with-us/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ronald McDonald House</a> to helping your child through our <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/support/naidhcsupport/school.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">School Program</a> while receiving treatment, our Support Services are always here for your child and your family. They include:&nbsp;</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Animal-assisted activities</li>\r\n<li>Ways to cope with terminal or complex illnesses</li>\r\n<li>Advisory councils for parents of children with chronic illness</li>\r\n<li>Spanish and other language interpreters</li>\r\n<li>Social work</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n"}} id=text-cc3106d8a4 class=cmp-text>

We offer many resources and support services at our hospital in Wilmington, Delaware.油From helping to arrange temporary housing at nearby to helping your child through our School Program while receiving treatment, our Support Services are always here for your child and your family. They include:油

  • Animal-assisted activities
  • Ways to cope with terminal or complex illnesses
  • Advisory councils for parents of children with chronic illness
  • Spanish and other language interpreters
  • Social work
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Important Transport Information for Families

One parent or guardian is encouraged, but not required, to ride along in the front with the child during ground transport. Due to FAA restrictions, family members may not accompany patients on helicopter transports.<br>\r\n</p>\r\n<p><b>Note:</b>&nbsp;Transportation for the family home or back to the facility is not available.&nbsp;</p>\r\n"}} id=text-01db831d2d class=cmp-text>

One parent or guardian is encouraged, but not required, to ride along in the front with the child during ground transport. Due to FAA restrictions, family members may not accompany patients on helicopter transports.

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At 消消消消消消消娼瞳, we do more than attend to your childs medical needs. We also support your childs and familys emotional, mental and spiritual wellness before, during and after your visit. Support services at 消消消消消消消娼瞳 include:

  • Child Life programs
  • Ronald McDonald Houses (for long hospital stays)
  • Animal-assisted activities
  • Foreign language油and American Sign Language interpreters
  • Advisory councils for parents of children with chronic illness
  • Nondenominational spiritual care and support
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消消消消消消消娼瞳 KidsHealth速 is the most-visited site for dependable information on childrens health, behavior and development from before birth through the teen years.

Improving Childrens Health for Good

消消消消消消消娼瞳 is one of the largest integrated pediatric health systems in the country. Everything we do our medical care, research, education, and prevention and advocacy efforts is focused on kids.</p>\r\n<p>Our goal is to help children, everywhere, grow into healthy adults. To do this, we think of health as more than just medicine. Good health involves education, food, housing, family stability, emotional well-being, equity, justice and more. Thats why we go outside of our walls to reach kids where they live, learn and play. Were here, beyond medicine.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-d1d7015673 class=cmp-text>

消消消消消消消娼瞳 is one of the largest integrated pediatric health systems in the country. Everything we do our medical care, research, education, and prevention and advocacy efforts is focused on kids.

Our goal is to help children, everywhere, grow into healthy adults. To do this, we think of health as more than just medicine. Good health involves education, food, housing, family stability, emotional well-being, equity, justice and more. Thats why we go outside of our walls to reach kids where they live, learn and play. Were here, beyond medicine.

Our Locations

消消消消消消消娼瞳 has two childrens hospitals in addition to our outpatient locations in Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Florida. We offer pediatric primary, urgent, specialty and hospital care.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-dfda48a7d4 class=cmp-text>

消消消消消消消娼瞳 has two childrens hospitals in addition to our outpatient locations in Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Florida. We offer pediatric primary, urgent, specialty and hospital care.

Supportive Services Are Here Every Step of the Way

At 消消消消消消消娼瞳, we do more than attend to your childs medical needs. We also support your childs and familys emotional, mental and spiritual wellness before, during and after your visit. Support services at 消消消消消消消娼瞳 include:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Child Life programs</li>\r\n<li>Ronald McDonald Houses (for long hospital stays)</li>\r\n<li>Animal-assisted activities</li>\r\n<li>Foreign language and American Sign Language interpreters</li>\r\n<li>Advisory councils for parents of children with chronic illness</li>\r\n<li>Nondenominational spiritual care and support</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n"}} id=text-4dbd925641 class=cmp-text>

At 消消消消消消消娼瞳, we do more than attend to your childs medical needs. We also support your childs and familys emotional, mental and spiritual wellness before, during and after your visit. Support services at 消消消消消消消娼瞳 include:

  • Child Life programs
  • Ronald McDonald Houses (for long hospital stays)
  • Animal-assisted activities
  • Foreign language and American Sign Language interpreters
  • Advisory councils for parents of children with chronic illness
  • Nondenominational spiritual care and support

How to Enroll Your Child in Medicaid

Medicaid offers medical coverage for eligible children and families. Each state sets its own eligibility requirements and benefits.</p>\r\n<p>Contact your states services office for more information:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Delaware: <a href=\"tel:3025714900\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">(302) 571-4900</a></li>\r\n<li>Florida: <a href=\"tel:8667622237\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">(866) 762-2237</a></li>\r\n<li>Maryland Health Connections: <a href=\"tel:8556428572\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">(855) 642-8572</a></li>\r\n<li>New Jersey Family Health: <a href=\"tel:8007010710\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">(800) 701-0710</a></li>\r\n<li>Pennsylvania Department of Human Services:<br>\r\nPhiladelphia County: <a href=\"tel:2155607226\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">(215) 560-7226</a><br>\r\nOutside Philadelphia: <a href=\"tel:8773958930\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">(877) 395-8930</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3>Updates to Medicaid and CHIP</h3>\r\n<p>States often review whether families still qualify for health insurance through Medicaid or the Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP). If your child is covered by Medicaid or CHIP, update your personal information by calling your states Medicaid office, visiting online, or filling out a renewal form that is mailed to you.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-7dcb7e11b1 class=cmp-text>

Medicaid offers medical coverage for eligible children and families. Each state sets its own eligibility requirements and benefits.

Contact your states services office for more information:

Updates to Medicaid and CHIP

States often review whether families still qualify for health insurance through Medicaid or the Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP). If your child is covered by Medicaid or CHIP, update your personal information by calling your states Medicaid office, visiting online, or filling out a renewal form that is mailed to you.

Uninsured?

Contact the <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/patientfamily/financialassistance.html\">消消消消消消消娼瞳 Family Financial Advocates Program</a></h3>\r\n<p>If you cant afford private health insurance, and you dont qualify for state or federal government health care programs, you might be eligible for 消消消消消消消娼瞳-funded financial support.</p>\r\n<p>Contact our team to find if you qualify.</p>\r\n<p>MondayFriday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-5b03be591e class=cmp-text>

Contact the 消消消消消消消娼瞳 Family Financial Advocates Program

If you cant afford private health insurance, and you dont qualify for state or federal government health care programs, you might be eligible for 消消消消消消消娼瞳-funded financial support.

Contact our team to find if you qualify.

MondayFriday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Educational Resources From 消消消消消消消娼瞳速 KidsHealth速

消消消消消消消娼瞳 is committed to transforming the health of children by going beyond medicine to improve the health of the world in which every child lives.</p>\r\n<p>We aim to give families the tools and confidence to make the best health choices.</p>\r\n<p>Here's what you'll find on KidsHealth.org:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Doctor-reviewed advice on hundreds of physical, emotional and behavioral topics from before birth through the teen years.</li>\r\n<li>Separate sections for <a href=\"https://www.kidshealth.org/en/parents/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">parents</a>, <a href=\"https://www.kidshealth.org/en/kids/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">kids</a> and <a href=\"https://www.kidshealth.org/en/teens/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">teens</a>, each created with your questions in mind.</li>\r\n<li>Easy-to-follow articles, slideshows, videos and health tools designed to help families learn, grow and be their best.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n"}} id=text-556f158b99 class=cmp-text>

消消消消消消消娼瞳 is committed to transforming the health of children by going beyond medicine to improve the health of the world in which every child lives.

We aim to give families the tools and confidence to make the best health choices.

Here's what you'll find on KidsHealth.org:

  • Doctor-reviewed advice on hundreds of physical, emotional and behavioral topics from before birth through the teen years.
  • Separate sections for , and , each created with your questions in mind.
  • Easy-to-follow articles, slideshows, videos and health tools designed to help families learn, grow and be their best.

Recommended KidsHealth Articles for Transferred Patients and Families

<b>For Teens</b></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/hospital-stay.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">What's It Like to Stay in the Hospital&nbsp;</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/hospital-stays.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Balancing Schoolwork and Hospital Stays</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/having-sugery.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">What's It Like to Have Surgery?</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/cancer-readjusting.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cancer: Readjusting to Home and School</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><b>For Kids</b></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://kidshealth.org/en/kids/hospital.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Going to the Hospital&nbsp;</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://kidshealth.org/en/kids/or.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">What Happens in the Operating Room?</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://kidshealth.org/en/kids/word-gurney.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">What's a Gurney?</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><b>For Parents</b></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/academics-illness.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Balancing Schoolwork and Hospital Stays</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/birth-centers-hospitals.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Birthing Centers and Hospital Maternity Services</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/machine.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Managing Home Health Care</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/medhist.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">What Is a Medical Record?</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/hcp-child-life.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Health Care Providers: Child Life Specialists</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/anesthesia-prepare.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Helping Kids Get Ready for Surgery</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/elective.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Elective Surgery</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/find-care.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to Find Affordable Health Care&nbsp;</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n"}} id=text-4a79f3f7e5 class=cmp-text>

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Listen to the Podcast

<b>Well Beyond Medicine</b> is an industry leading podcast from the people, programs and partnerships addressing whole child health. Having just celebrated its one-year podiversary on June 4, 2024, Well Beyond Medicine was then named among the <a href=\"https://nemours.mediaroom.com/2024-06-04-消消消消消消消娼瞳-Childrens-Well-Beyond-Medicine-Podcast-Celebrates-One-Year-Podiversary\" target=\"_blank\">Best B2B podcasts by AdWeek</a>.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-181c8874b1 class=cmp-text>

Well Beyond Medicine is an industry leading podcast from the people, programs and partnerships addressing whole child health. Having just celebrated its one-year podiversary on June 4, 2024, Well Beyond Medicine was then named among the .

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A Guide for First Time Parents

You've gone through pregnancy, labor and delivery, and now you're ready to go home and begin life with your baby. Once home, though, you might feel like you have no idea what you're doing.</p>\r\n<p>These tips can help even the most nervous first-time parents feel confident about caring for a newborn in no time.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-bef483e517 class=cmp-text>

You've gone through pregnancy, labor and delivery, and now you're ready to go home and begin life with your baby. Once home, though, you might feel like you have no idea what you're doing.

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Feeding Your Baby

Choosing whether to breastfeed or formula feed their baby is one of the biggest decisions expectant and new parents will make.</p>\r\n<p>Health experts believe breast milk is the best nutritional choice for infants. But breastfeeding may not be possible for all women. For many, the decision to breastfeed or formula feed is based on their comfort level, lifestyle and specific medical situations.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-b56e4a316b class=cmp-text>

Choosing whether to breastfeed or formula feed their baby is one of the biggest decisions expectant and new parents will make.

Health experts believe breast milk is the best nutritional choice for infants. But breastfeeding may not be possible for all women. For many, the decision to breastfeed or formula feed is based on their comfort level, lifestyle and specific medical situations.

Newborn Safety

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Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is the sudden and unexplained death of a baby younger than 1 year old. Most SIDS deaths are associated with sleep, which is why it's sometimes still called "crib death."

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I love my new baby, so why am I sad?

In the first few weeks of caring for a newborn, most new moms feel anxious, sad, frustrated, tired and overwhelmed. Sometimes known as the &quot;baby blues,&quot; these feelings get better within a few weeks. But for some women, they are very strong or don't get better. Postpartum depression is when these feelings don't go away after about 2 weeks or make it hard for a woman to take care of her baby.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-1215a89b29 class=cmp-text>

In the first few weeks of caring for a newborn, most new moms feel anxious, sad, frustrated, tired and overwhelmed. Sometimes known as the "baby blues," these feelings get better within a few weeks. But for some women, they are very strong or don't get better. Postpartum depression is when these feelings don't go away after about 2 weeks or make it hard for a woman to take care of her baby.

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For Providers: Refer a Patient

消消消消消消消娼瞳 offers neonatal and pediatric critical care patient transport 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to our hospitals by referral from licensed health care facilities. If you need to arrange a transfer for your patient, one call can help you secure acceptance, specialty consults, team activation and more.</p>\r\n<p>DE/NJ/PA/MD: <a href=\"tel:8009620023\">(800) 962-0023</a></p>\r\n<p>Central Florida: <a href=\"tel:8555432364\">(855) KID-ADMIT (543-2364)</a></p>\r\n"}} id=text-bae6d230ac class=cmp-text>

消消消消消消消娼瞳 offers neonatal and pediatric critical care patient transport 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to our hospitals by referral from licensed health care facilities. If you need to arrange a transfer for your patient, one call can help you secure acceptance, specialty consults, team activation and more.

DE/NJ/PA/MD: (800) 962-0023

Central Florida: (855) KID-ADMIT (543-2364)