Urinary Infections Treatment

 Treatment of infections of the urinary system typically includes antibiotics.

Ultrasound

An ultrasound, also called sonography, is a diagnostic imaging technique which uses high-frequency sound waves and a computer to create images of blood vessels, tissues and organs. Ultrasounds are used to view internal organs as they function, and to assess blood flow through various vessels.

Testicular Torsion Treatment

In testicular torsion the spermatic cord that provides the blood supply to a testicle is twisted, cutting off the blood supply. Prolonged testicular torsion will result in the death of the testicle and surrounding tissues. Treatment is a simple and minimally invasive surgical procedure. 

Sleep Problem Evaluations

Evaluation of sleep-related issues and conditions.

Sleep Disorders Treatment

Treatment of sleep disorders, which are a group of conditions characterized by an inability to have normal, restful sleep.

Sleep Apnea Evaluations

Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing during sleep. The evaluation of sleep apnea may include tests in a sleep laboratory as well as home studies.

Periodic Leg Movement Evaluations

Periodic leg movement syndrome is a sleep disorder characterized by rhythmic movements of the legs during sleep. Movements occur periodically throughout the night and can fluctuate in severity from one night to the next.

Orthopaedic Care

Treatment of disorders or deformities of the spine and joints.

MRI with Sedation

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a diagnostic imaging technology that uses a strong magnet and radio waves to produce pictures or images of your internal body organs and structures. Patients who do not like small, tight places or who are in a great deal of pain may requre sedation for their MRI exam.

MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a diagnostic procedure that uses a combination of large magnets, radiofrequencies and a computer to produce detailed images of organs and structures within the body.

Gait and Mobility Training

Physical therapy for those experiencing problems related to walking and mobiity.

Fractured Bone Repair

Fixing broken bones is often done with plates, nails, screws and pins. Many patients must wear external fixation frames or casts to get their bones back into proper alignment.

CT Scan

A computed tomography scan (also called a CT or CAT scan) is a diagnostic imaging procedure that uses a combination of x-rays and computer technology to produce cross-sectional images (often called slices), both horizontally and vertically, of the body. A CT scan shows detailed images of any part of the body, including the bones, muscles, fat and organs. CT scans are more detailed than general x-rays.

Critical Care Transport

Critical Care Transport takes critically ill patients from one hospital to another for treatment. The mobile unit and its special treatment team respond quickly to calls. Intensive care treatment begins immediately upon arrival at the referring hospital and continues during transport.

Critical Care Services

Asthma Prevention and Treatment

Options for the prevention and treatment of asthma, which is a chronic respiratory disease, in which the airways unexpectedly and suddenly narrow, often in response to an allergen, cold air, exercise or emotional stress.

Headache Management

Evaluation and management of headache symptoms.

Epilepsy/Seizure Treatment

Treatment of seizures and epilepsy, a condition involving uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain which causes seizures.

ADD/ADHD Evaluation and Management

Evaluation and management options for Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

Emergency Services

Treatment of Minor Emergencies

Treatment of minor health-related issues such as minor injuries or illnesses.

Newborn Care

Treatment received by a newborn child from the date of birth until 30 days following discharge from the hospital.

Special Care Nursery

A nursery specially equipted to care for premature babies and newborns suffering from serious health conditions.

Walk-In Flu Clinic

A facility that offers flu shots with no appointment required.

Undescended Testis Treatment

Also known as cryptoorchidism. A term used to describe testis, which, at birth has not descended into the scrotum as normal. Treatment may include surgery or hormone therapy.

Voiding Dysfunction Treatment

Voiding dysfunction refers to the inability to empty the bladder normally. Types of voiding dysfunction include: Incontinence, Overactive Bladder, Urgency-Frequency, Non-Obstructive Urinary Retention, and Mechanical Obstructions. Treatment may include behavior changes, medicine, therapy, or surgery.

Pediatric Urology

Pediatric urology is the diagnosis and treatment of congenital (i.e., present at birth) and acquired urological conditions and diseases in children. Pediatric urologists treat conditions of the male reproductive tract (e.g., undescended testicle) and the male and female urinary tracts (e.g., urinary tract infection).

Chordee Treatment

Chordee is a condition in which the head of the penis curves downward (that is, in a ventral direction) or upward, at the junction of the head and shaft of the penis. The principal treatment of chordee is surgery in infancy.

Ambiguous Genitalia Treatment

Treatment of ambiguous genitalia, which is a condition where a baby's genitalia may not be well formed, or the baby may have general characteristics of both sexes.

Tonsillectomy / Adenoidectomy

Tonsils are lymph nodes found in the back of the mouth. Adenoids are also tonsils but they are higher up, in the back of the nose. The most common reason for tonsillectomy (removal of the tonsils) and adenoidectomy (removal of the adenoids) is to remove enlarged tonsils and adenoids which block breathing passages. 

Myringotomy with Tubes

Myringotomy is a surgical process where small incisions are made in a patient's eardrum to remove fluid buildup, a common cause of ear infections, especially in young people.

Clinical Feeding Evaluations

A clinical feeding evaluation involves observing a patient while feeding or eating a meal to assess current feeding skill level and any areas of difficulty.

Hypospadias Treatment

Treatment of hypospadias, a congenital  malformation in which the urethra opens at the base or beneath the penis.

Developmental Delay Treatments

Children go through changes in skill development during predictable time periods, called developmental milestones. Developmental delay occurs when children have not reached these milestones by the expected time period. Treatments for developmental delays vary depending on the issue and its severity.

Autism Treatment

Autism is a developmental brain disorder that typically affects a person’s ability to communicate, engage in social interactions, and respond appropriately to the environment. While there is no known cure for autism, there are treatment and education approaches that may reduce some of the challenges associated with the condition.

Emotional Problem Evaluation

A series of tests and observations to assess emotional issues.

Developmental Screenings

A procedure designed to identify children who should receive more intensive assessment or diagnosis, for potential developmental delays. It can allow for earlier detection of delays and improve child health and well-being for identified children.

Minor Injury Treatment

Treatment of minor injuries that do not require a trip to the emergency department.

Throat Cultures

A throat culture is a test to detect and identify a bacterial, fungal, or viral infection in the throat.

Sports Physicals

A physical exam required by some schools for students to play sports.

School Physicals

Physicals for students, as required by some schools or athletic programs.

Same-Day Sick Appointments

Same-day appointments are available for existing patients.

Rapid Streptococcus Test

Quickly helps you determine whether a throat infection is caused by strep (which requires treatment) or a virus (which does not).

Rapid Influenza Test

Rapid (same-day) flu tests are best used within the first 48 hours of symptoms to help diagnose influenza and determine whether or not anti-viral medications should be used, or they are ordered within the first week to help identify outbreaks.

Preventive Care

Medical and/or dental services aimed at early detection and intervention.

Pediatric and Adolescent Well Visits

A well-visit is a preventive care appointment that will ensure your child stays healthy, keeping them up-to-date on immunizations, and tracking other things like blood pressure, height and weight.

Immunizations

Vaccines to prevent diseases.

Flu Shots

Flu shots are available to help protect you from the influenza virus.

Chronic Illness Care

Care for patients will chronic medical conditions or diseases.

Childhood Exams

Preventative care exams for children.

Check-Ups

A brief preventative care visit with a physician or a visit to address a minor or on-going health concern.

Breathing Tests

Tests conducted to evaluate your lung function by measuring air flow into and out of the lungs.

Adoption Care

Adoption medicine involves consultations for families considering adopting a child from either overseas or domestically. Foreign medical records may also be reviewed to address the healthcare needs facing the child and family.

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

A unit for treating premature and critically ill newborns. Neonatologists (physicians who specialize in the care of premature and sick babies) work closely with a team of specially trained registered nurses, respiratory therapists, medial social workers and other neonatal professionals.

X-ray

An x-ray is a diagnostic test which uses invisible electromagnetic energy beams to produce images of internal tissues, bones and organs onto film.

Pediatric Surgery

Pediatric surgery is the treatment of disease, injury or other disorders in children by direct physical intervention, usually with instruments. Surgery involves the cutting into the skin or other organ to accomplish restoring the body to a healthful state.

Pediatric Intensive Care

Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is a specialized unit led by pediatric intensivists (physicians who specialize in the care of critically ill children) and a team of specially trained pediatric registered nurses, respiratory therapists and other healthcare professionals.

Pediatric Cancer Treatment

Childhood cancer varies from adult cancers in development, treatment, response to therapy, tolerance of therapy and prognosis. In most cases, childhood cancer is more responsive to therapy, the child can tolerate more aggressive therapy and the prognosis is better. Treatments may include options such as antibiotics, surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy.

Newborn Hearing Screens

Trained staff members of the hospital use a procedure called Automated Auditory Brainstem Response (AABR). The screener sends sounds through small earphones which are placed over each ear. Small sensors which are attached to your baby's skin pick up your baby's response from the brain to the sounds he/she hears. Your baby's response to the sounds are analyzed by the screener.

Intensive Care Nursery

The Intensive Care Nursery (ICN) provides round-the-clock care for little ones who need it most. In this nursery, neonatologists (physicians who specialize in the care of premature and sick babies) work closely with a team of specially trained registered nurses, respiratory therapists, medial social workers and other neonatal professionals.

Hearing Screening

Tests to determine if any hearing loss has occurred.

Child Life Services

Child Life Specialists are members of the healthcare team who are sensitive to, and focus on, the needs of hospitalized children. The Child Life Specialist team works to ensure pediatric patients experience a sense of normalcy whenever possible while at the hospital. They use toys and games to help patients find a positive distraction during procedures, in bed, or when a sibling comes to visit.

Allergy Shots

Allergy shots or hyposensitization (or allergy desensitization) is a form of immunotherapy in which the patient is vaccinated with progressively larger doses of an allergen to which they have been diagnosed as being sensitive. Hyposensitization can either reduce the severity of symptoms or eliminate hypersensitivity altogether.

Adolescent Pelvic Exams

Pelvic exams for females during their adolescent (teen) years. This is an examination of the organs of the female reproductive system.

Adolescent Medicine

Medical care focused on children during their adolescent (teen) years.

24-Hour On-Call Pediatrician

An on-call pediatrician is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Biopsy

A biopsy is a procedure in which tissue samples are removed (with a needle or during surgery) from the body for examination under a microscope; to determine if cancer or other abnormal cells are present.