Kids Take Center Stage at Children`s Hospital
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Kids Take Center Stage at Children`s Hospital
Special Edition July – September 2011 Kids Take Center Stage at Children's Hospital Groundbreaking Children’s Hospital leaders, together with a few of the miracle children, team up to shovel the first spades full of sand, signifying the start of construction on the James and Connie Maynard Children’s Hospital addition. PEDS PARTNERS Editorial Board CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL See address above or call 252-847-2613 Neonatal patients (preemie to term) For admission or consult, call EastCare at 1-800-672-STAT (7828) Pediatric patients (newborn to 18 years of age) For admission or consult, call ReferDirect at 1-800-816-PCMH (7264) For emergent admission, call EastCare at 1-800-672-STAT (7828) Brody School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics Information/subspecialty contact: Call 252-744-2540 Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm After hours and weekends, call the Contact Center 252-744-9900 Editor, John Olsson, MD Barbara Batts, AVP, RN, MSN Julia Raper, RN, MSN Loretta Letchworth, MS Ann Nickels, MS Hannah Thompson, BA Our PEDS PARTNERS newsletters are now available online. Visit www.childrenshospital.uhseast.com and click the “For Providers” link to review each publication. If you have comments about the publication or would like to suggest future topics of interest or wish to receive this newsletter by e-mail, please let us know by contacting [email protected]. Ready. Set. Dig. That is exactly what University Health Systems of Eastern Carolina officials and guests did June 14 when they broke ground on the Children’s Hospital addition. Maynard is the co-founder and chairman of Investors Management Group, the parent company of Golden Corral Corporation. Dr. Ronald Perkin and Dr. David Rodeberg, who provide the medical leadership for Children’s Hospital, joined with other dignitaries in commemorating the start of construction for this $48.2 million project. They were joined by dozens of miracle children who have been served by the facility over the years. The miracle children were among the first dignitaries to turn spades full of sand symbolizing the beginning of the project. “Connie and I have been blessed to be able to make this gift, which will benefit children and families of eastern North Carolina. This gift is possible because of the many loyal customers of Golden Corral and the outstanding efforts of Golden Corral associates every day,” Maynard said. Once complete the addition will be called the James and Connie Maynard Children’s Hospital. The addition will provide dedicated space to meet the medical needs of the smallest patients and their families – from newly designed patient rooms to pediatric equipment and specially trained staff. The new children’s hospital expansion is being designed through the eyes of a child to be patient and family friendly to support an environment of healing. This project is estimated to be complete in 2013. “We have a unique opportunity to expand our children’s hospital to embody our philosophy of care, which places children and their families at the center of everything we do. This place will be more than concrete and steel; it will be a place where miracles happen.”, Perkin said. James and Connie Maynard of Raleigh are donating $9 million to the addition project. A $1.5 million gift will go toward a distinguished professorship in the Department of Pediatrics within the Brody School of Medicine. University Health Systems Children’s Hospital is the only hospital in eastern North Carolina designed, equipped, and staffed to care for children. Children’s Hospital is part of Pitt County Memorial Hospital, the tertiary care center for 1.4 million people living in the health systems’ 29 county service area. A Day of Celebration Through the Eyes of a Child June 14, 2011 was a memorable day for all the children in eastern North Carolina. The groundbreaking ceremony for the James and Connie Maynard Children’s Hospital addition represents a crucial move towards a full-service children’s hospital. This addition solidifies the vision and has been a key factor in the recruitment of pediatric subspecialists. Plans are underway for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to be held in the summer of 2013. Until that time, much work will be done on program development. We will keep you apprised of construction progress in upcoming editions of Peds Partners. We hope you enjoy this special edition celebrating the structure that will house future miracles. Ronald M. Perkin, MD, MA Professor and Chairman, Department of Pediatrics, Brody School of Medicine and Co-Director, Children’s Hospital, University Health Systems of Eastern Carolina Barbara Batts, RN, MSN Assistant Vice President Women’s Services and Children’s Hospital Pitt County Memorial Hospital Michelle Coria and her big sister, Priscilla, make crafts during the groundbreaking celebration. With the help of occupational therapist Caroline Davenport, Maleek Smith checks out the sea creatures provided by the North Carolina Aquarium. Components of the Children’s Hospital Addition Project This construction project encompasses a 78,000 square foot addition and a 7,500 square foot renovation. It is scheduled to be complete in the summer of 2013 and will include the following components: • Development of a new, state of the art immunosuppressed unit to be called KISU. It will offer a controlled environment for children with illnesses that compromise the immune system. • Creation of a new 9-bed pediatric radiology department and a pediatric outpatient facility. • Replacement and expansion of the Level II newborn convalescent nursery. This will be a 21-bed unit, all private rooms, for infants who no longer need critical care. • Creation of a Ronald McDonald suite within the Children’s Hospital to enable families to be close to their hospitalized child. The existing Ronald McDonald House, located across the street from the hospital, will continue to provide homelike sleeping space for families. • Development of an outside play/therapy yard • Renovation and expansion of the waiting area, family resource center, and support space. A key focus of this project is creating an environment conducive to patient- and family-centered care. More than a slogan, this philosophy has been the guiding force behind pediatric care at Children’s Hospital for at least 25 years. This is the first phase of a 6-story expansion expected to cost $200 million when all phases are complete. It will provide an environment in which top quality pediatric care, medical education, and clinical research can flourish. Hunter Denning explores the wonders of the sea with a member of the North Carolina Aquarium staff. In the background is child life specialist Beth Cooper. Dr. David Rodeberg, co-medical director of Children’s Hospital, discusses the expansion with James Maynard, whose $9 million gift is a significant boost for the project. James Maynard turns one of the first spades full of sand. Dr. Ronald Perkin, co-medical director of Children’s Hospital, prepares to shovel sand signifying the start of construction. Child Life staff coordinated activities for children during the groundbreaking ceremony. Left to right, front row: Christy Denius, Beth Cooper, Rebecca Sumner; back row: Susan Sugg, Shauna Creech, Sara Stevenson, Blythe Hill, Tara Tadlock, Paige Thomas, Tara Everett, Jaymi Mendoza, Caroline Ganzert, Julie Tripp