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Care for children and adolescents at Mercy is special-sized -
from enormous amounts of compassion to reduced-size instruments.
And their medical needs range from major events to life's boo-boos.
Trust Mercy to care for children and adolescents, whatever the health care need. |
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Emergency Care
Where staff are specially prepared, and equipment is specially sized.
Inpatient Care
- Our dedicated Pediatric Unit provides complete care including treatment of infectious disease,
chronic illness and physical problems associated with children.
- Newborns needing special assistance following birth are cared for in Mercy's Level II Regional NICU
by nurses specializing in their care, a neonatologist and pediatricians dedicated to your infant's care.
- Inpatient Mental Health Care is available for children and adolescents in a safe, caring environment.
Outpatient Services
Pediatric Therapies focus on achieving the highest level of functioning for children with disabilities, offering services that include speech and language, occupational and/or physical skill development. Call 563-589-9035 to learn more or to access care.
Nuclear Medicine is available to assist with meeting children's special needs.
Call 563-589-9039 or after hours 563-589-9040 for information.
- A renal scan is looking for overall function of the kidneys.
- A DMSA scan lets the doctor see size, shape and position of the kidneys.
- A bone scan is a way for doctors to see if there is any infection in the bone.
- A Hida/Atresia scan is a way to make sure that your child's biliary system is working.
Substance Abuse
Services for adolescents are available through Mercy Turning Point Treatment Center.
Call 563-589-8290 to learn more or to discuss an assessment.
Home Care nursing, therapies and equipment are available for the special needs of infants, children and adolescents.
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