ADVERTISEMENT 90 local locations. One choice. One world class healthcare system all around you. Emergency care just for children. You never want your children to need emergency care, but if they do, Cleveland Clinic Children’s Pediatric Emergency Department (ED) – close to you at Hillcrest Hospital – is specially designed to handle children’s urgent needs. “Our staff’s expertise enables Purva Grover, MD us to achieve a high level of care not usually seen in a general ED,” says Purva Grover, MD, Medical Director of Cleveland Clinic Children’s Pediatric EDs. “Our years of experience and high level of comfort in dealing with infants and children is a huge benefit for our young patients.” The dedication to kids is evident from the moment you arrive in the family waiting room, separate from the sometimes intense atmosphere of the adult ED. Next, registration and care is provided in kid-friendly private exam rooms. “We encourage parents to stay with their child because it’s in the patient’s best interest,” says Dr. Grover. “At other facilities, parents may be asked to leave if doctors or nurses are not comfortable with their presence.” Inside Hillcrest’s Pediatric ED • • • • • • • • Same-day • Service 24 hours a day, seven days a week High-level care for children ages newborn through 21 Physicians trained in pediatric emergency medicine Nurses and other professionals trained in pediatrics and emergency care 12-bed unit with child-friendly décor Child-sized equipment Sedation service geared to children A child life specialist who helps children and families cope with hospital experiences Care devoted completely to children appointments clevelandclinic.org/hospitals Specialists at the ready 866.733.6363 When children need inpatient care, the Pediatric ED staff has easy access to Hillcrest’s pediatric unit or, if needed, prompt transfer to pediatric specialists’ care at Cleveland Clinic Children’s on the main campus. The Pediatric ED is also available to treat minor illnesses and injuries that occur when your pediatrician’s office is closed. If your child needs emergency care, Hillcrest is your go-to place. If your child has an unfortunate event, consider going to a place that caters to children. For more information about the Pediatric ED, go to hillcresthospital.org/PedsED. 5397-02-REGRET_Bug_Grover_7.375x9.875-48.indd 1 5/5/15 1:12 PM June 2015 n Beachwood Buzz 45