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Pediatric Specialty Hospital

We’re your next step toward home. You will receive compassionate care for your entire family, and education on how to take care of your child so you can be a confident caregiver.

The Pediatric Specialty Hospital at The Children’s Home & Lemieux Family Center is here to help families and caregivers learn the care of their medically fragile child. Serving children and youth up to the age of 21, we specialize in providing education for from basic parenting and infant-led feeding to changing a tracheostomy or gastrostomy tube and so much more. Caregivers leave our facility feeling confident and relieved that they came to The Children’s Home before going home.

From the day of admission, we start addressing your child’s care needs and set a clear education plan for your discharge home. We have spacious, private rooms and comfortable living areas for you and your family to use while you heal, recover, and learn.

If your child will be discharged with durable medical equipment, we will educate you on that very same equipment within our facility so you are comfortable using it and know exactly how to navigate any situation.

The instant you walk into The Children’s Home, you’ll feel welcome and a part of our small family.

You can expect us to be upfront and communicative with you about your child’s care plan. Your child’s care team of nurses, physicians, and social workers will round every day at 10 a.m. to discuss their progress and yours. A clear education plan will be laid out so you can see the progress you’re making while in our facility.

INPATIENT EXPERIENCE

Financial Assistance Statement

All hospital patients accepted for treatment at The Children’s Home receive care whether or not they or their family can pay for it. The Children’s Home does have a billing system, but hospital patients do not receive bills. If the patient has insurance, The Children’s Home bills the insurance plan or other organization that pays health costs. The Children’s Home does not try to collect any unpaid money from any patient or patient family. All hospital patients are automatically qualified for this financial help.

We’re the only bridge in Pittsburgh that will safely take you from the hospital to home

To our staff, you’re not just another patient or parent to take care of, you’re someone to get to know and help. We know your child comes first, and we want to make sure you have all the tools you need to be a successful parent or caregiver. We believe that you and your child do best in an environment that is welcoming and designed to heal. That’s why we accommodate you in spacious rooms where you can nest at your child’s bedside or in the Lemieux Family Center. If you can’t be with your child at all times, trained staff are there to provide necessary care, and certified clinical volunteers are there to provide comfort, snuggles, and playtime while you’re away.

While we work with you on education, we’ll identify equipment that you will need in your home, and get all of your follow-up appointments scheduled. We want you to leave us feeling empowered and independent.

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"I am so thankful that The Children’s Home was made available to me and my son. I honestly believe his speedy recovery was solely based on the excellent loving care we both received while here. All of the staff, down to the security, was amazing. If anyone I know ever needs extended care after having a baby, I would recommend this place in a heartbeat. Thank you all so much!"

Pediatric Specialty Hospital Family