NMC Health is proud to announce the launch of its new Pediatric Hospitalist Program, a specialized inpatient acute care service designed to provide expert medical care for children right here in the community. Beginning October 1, this program offers local families an alternative to traveling longer distances for appropriate pediatric hospitalizations, ensuring their children can receive high-quality, family-centered care close to home.
The new program features dedicated pediatric hospitalists—providers trained to deliver inpatient care for children—available 24/7 to admit and manage appropriate pediatric patients at the NMC Health Medical Center. This round-the-clock availability ensures that children receive timely and continuous expert care throughout their stay.
This program also significantly enhances emergency services in Harvey County. With NMC Health’s ability to admit and care for a range of pediatric needs, area ambulances will now have a local, inpatient option for transporting more children who require hospital care. This will reduce transport times and ensure that children in critical need can be seen and treated more quickly, with the proper resources immediately available.
“We understand the stress and difficulty that families face when a child needs to be hospitalized, especially when it requires lengthy travel,” said Heather Porter, Chief Clinical Officer at NMC Health. “Our new Pediatric Hospitalist Program directly addresses this need by bringing inpatient pediatric care to our community. This service not only provides clinical excellence for many of the most common pediatric needs but also offers a great deal of comfort and convenience to our families during a vulnerable time. It is a significant step forward in our commitment to delivering safe, quality, and family-centered care.”
The program is a key part of NMC Health’s mission to expand access to essential healthcare services in the community. By offering inpatient pediatric care locally, NMC Health aims to reduce the burden on families, allowing them to remain close to their support systems and daily routines while their child receives treatment.
