Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital specializes in providing the highest level of care for children. We also strive to offer the most supportive environment and our dedication to the health and happiness of children and their families is evident in the variety of programs and services available. Follow the links for more information on the following topics:
Child Life Program
It takes a special person to become a certified Child Life Specialist. These wonderful people on staff at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital offer a comprehensive play and therapy program designed to help make hospitalization a more positive experience.
Children's Bill of Rights
Children should not be treated like grown-ups when it comes to medical services, but we believe they should be treated with great care and respect. Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital has a "Children's Bill of Rights" for our young patients to help ensure that children and their families feel as comfortable as possible during their visit here.
Family Advisory Council
An integral part of our Family-Centered Care philosophy, the Family Advisory Council is a formal advisory group of healthcare providers and families that provides essential feedback and direction on children's programs and services.
Medical Services and Pediatric Specialties
Care provided by top pediatric specialists puts Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital in a league of its own. Read more about our world-class medical services and pediatric specialties.
Neonatal ICU
Comprehensive, medical care is provided in the hospitals Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Intensive care services are carefully monitored 24 hours a day by neonatologists and specialty-trained nursing, respiratory and support staff.
Pre-Op Q & A
How do you explain to children what they will experience during their visit to Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital? Here are child-friendly answers to commonly asked questions about surgery and treatment at our facility.
Special Activity Centers
The hospital offers several special areas for families and patients to relax, play, learn and take advantage of free amenities such as kitchen, laundry and shower facilities.
Surgical Guidelines
Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital understands that a child's surgery is an emotional event for everyone involved. We have prepared these special guidelines to help explain the surgical process.
Volunteer/Community Programs
Our dedicated team of volunteers makes many of our activities and services possible. Many members of our community and staff give of their time to make the hospital experience a little less frightening and a bit more fun for our patients and their families, as well as providing outreach support and educational programs to the community.
Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital1000 Joe DiMaggio
Hollywood, FL 33021
Map954-987-2000
www.JDCH.com
