Medical Specialities

Some children need extra attention and special care in the hospital. These patients are critically ill or injured. They receive constant help and special treatments in the Pediatric Intensive Care at Safe Childrens Hospital . Many children in the PICU are on different forms of life support until their bodies can heal. The PICU staff is trained to work with any child in need of critical care.

Critically ill infants, children and adolescents up to age 18 receive constant care, sophisticated monitoring and specialized therapies in our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Safe Children's Hospital of.The PICU at Safe Childrens Hospital centers around twelve ICU beds located in a separate unit on the fifth floor of the Safe Children’s Hospital tower. The PICU team includes four in-house, American-board-certified pediatric critical care physicians as well as in-house pediatric resident physicians

The term neonatal is a combination of two words – ‘neo’ meaning ‘new’, and ‘natal’, meaning something related to ‘birth’ or ‘origin’. A neonatal intensive care unit or NICU is a specialised unit that takes care of ill or premature newborn infants. A NICU consists of neonatologists and a dedicated staff of nurses, pharmacists, respiratory therapists and dieticians. A large team of specialists and doctors monitor the infant and suggest the best possible way forward to treat the child. Some of the most important equipment in the NICU include Incubators, Radiant warmers, Ventilators, Cardiorespiratory monitors, syringe pumps and equipment for Oxygenation. Since the NICU deals with infants, it is paramount that the child is protected from cold temperature, infection, noise, and excess handling. Incubators are specially designed to keep the climate warm and to protect the baby from exposure to germs. It is also crucial for a NICU to have amenities to provide nutrition, either through the intravenous catheter or an NG tube. A NICU also requires specialists to administer medication, since it is not the same as giving medicines to an adult. Maintaining fluid balance in the body of the baby is another fundamental element of a NICU.

Pediatric nephrology evaluates infants, children and adolescents with diverse disorders of the urinary tract, including hematuria, proteinuria, nephrotic syndrome, glomerulonephritis, hypertension, acute and chronic renal failure. Our experts collaborate closely with pediatric urologists in the care of patients with urinary tract infections and kidney stones.

Three pediatric dialysis nurses, a social worker and a renal dietitian care for children with end-stage renal disease, under the direction of the pediatric nephrologists. The pediatric dialysis team is well versed in all dialysis modalities, including hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis in infants.

Neurology is a branch of medicine that deals with the study and treatment of disorders of the nervous system in the human body. Nerves carry blood to different parts of our body and keep it running hale and hearty. The nervous system is a crucial part of our body, and nerves help us in our understanding of the five senses – sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch. In other words, our nervous system defines our existence and perception of the world around us.

The nervous system is one of the most complex and sophisticated systems in our body. The nervous system regulates and coordinates our body’s actions, and consists of two major divisions: the Central nervous system which consists of the brain and spinal cord. The second division is the Peripheral nervous system, which includes all other neural elements like eyes, ears, skin, and other “sensory receptors”.

Gastroenterologists work with issues and diseases in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Problems in the GI tract have complex physical, emotional and nutritional outcomes. The most common GI diseases are Crohn's disease, celiac disease, bulimia, anorexia, constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis and food allergies.

At Safe Children's Hospital Cardiologists specializing in caring for children and adults with congenital heart disease. At Safe Children's Hospital Pediatric Cardiology, caring for children with congenital heart disease is our top priority. It is our mission to provide the best possible cardiac health care to every fetus, child, and adult with congenital heart disease in the area we serve with exceptional care and compassion to the entire family.

The Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Division at Safe Children's Hospital cares for children, adolescents, and young adults with cancer, blood disorders, bone marrow failure, and congenital immune deficiencies.

Most of us don’t even think about it. But, for a child with breathing problems, taking a breath can be tough. At Safe Children Hospital Clinic in Spokane, WA, our skilled doctors provide diagnosis and comprehensive care for lung and respiratory disorders including asthma, allergy, chronic lung disease, Cystic Fibrosis and more. We are here to help your child – and you – breathe a little easier.

Clear Dermatology is a comprehensive, patient focused dermatologic practice conveniently located at the edge of the energy corridor.Patient satisfaction matters to us because we know your health and physical appearance matters to you. Safe Childrens Hospital offers the most effective medical, surgical and cosmetic treatment methods and technologies available. Clear Dermatology also educates patients about their skin condition and the treatment available for it. We believe that patients should be actively involved in their care.

Endocrinology is the field of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases related to hormones. The study of endocrinology includes the study and treatment of everyday human functions such metabolism, respiration, reproduction, sensory perception, and movement of body parts. Endocrinology lays a lot of emphasis on the endocrine glands and tissues that secrete hormones.

Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics at the Safe Childrens Hospital for Developing Minds specializes in evaluating and treating children with developmental difficulties and related behavioral challenges. This comprehensive, specialized program of the Greenville Health System .

The Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine at Safe Children Hospital is dedicated to providing the best care to every patient every day through integrated clinical practice, education, and research. The needs of the patient come first. Among patients, the child’s needs are unique from biologic, developmental, demographic, and psychosocial aspects.

One of the most important things that you, as a parent, should work on is understand your child’s psychology. No, you need not get a ‘degree’ in parenting. What you should do, though, is find out about the simple things that tell you what your kid likes or dislikes, what makes him laugh or cry, and what motivates him or causes him misery.

Early intervention refers to a system of services and supports for young children under 5 years of age with developmental delays or disabilities and their families. Emerging research is increasingly demonstrating that early intervention for the youngest children with autism results in positive outcomes. Though the average age of diagnosis in the United States is around 4 years of age, parents often recognize before 12 months that there is “something wrong” with their child.