AtlantiCare, Atlantic City Campus
1925 Pacific Ave., Atlantic City, NJ, 08401
Pediatric services at AtlantiCare, Atlantic City Campus
Board-certified pediatricians, pediatric hospitalists and pediatric specialists from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) work alongside staff at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, Atlantic City Campus, to provide exceptional care to children and teens in Atlantic County, NJ.
Care is provided as part of an ongoing partnership between CHOP and AtlantiCare; drawing the best from both groups of clinicians – world-class pediatric experts from CHOP and dedicated, local staff who have built long-term relationships with families.
CHOP pediatric services available at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, Atlantic City Campus, include:
- Pediatric inpatient care and monitoring by experienced CHOP pediatric hospitalists
- Coordination and on-site access to pediatric emergency services
- Pediatric specialty consultation and testing
The partnership between CHOP and AtlantiCare brings the best of academic medicine – cutting-edge research, standardized clinical pathways that ensure consistency of care, and innovative quality improvement projects – close to home for families in Atlantic County, NJ. Together, we elevate the care your child has access to, leading to improved outcomes and a better quality of life for your family.
Inpatient pediatric care
CHOP provides a team of pediatric hospitalists on-site 24/7 to care for children and adolescents who are admitted to the Stanley M. Grossman Pediatric Center at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center’s Atlantic City Campus. Pediatric hospitalists – all of whom are board certified in pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics and certified in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – are attending physicians who specialize in the care of hospitalized infants, children and teens.
Children may require hospitalization for a wide range of illnesses and injuries, from respiratory and digestive issues to bone, joint or nerve injuries. Together, our teams are equipped to provide the best possible care for your child, close to home. In the event your child has a more serious issue that requires highly specialized care, transport to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia can be arranged in partnership with community physicians.
A pediatric hospitalist is always on-site, providing:
- Around-the-clock evaluation and treatment for your child, and the ability to respond quickly to any emergencies that arise
- Close coordination with pediatric specialists and your child’s primary care physician
- Easy access to parents and families to answer questions and discuss your child’s illness with you
- Consultation in the emergency room as requested, 24/7
Depending on your child’s length of stay in the hospital, more than one member of the CHOP team may be involved in their care. Physicians will coordinate with each other on daily rounds, share information with you and provide a consistent approach to your child’s care and treatment. Once your child is well enough to leave the hospital, this team will coordinate with your child’s pediatrician, specialist or family physician to ensure ongoing care.
Emergency care for kids
CHOP and AtlantiCare staff understand that emergency treatment and admission to the hospital can be frightening for children and parents. When your child needs to go to the Emergency Department (ED), you want to know they’ll receive outstanding, timely care delivered by a skilled clinical team. CHOP providers are available 24/7 in the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center’s Atlantic City Campus ED to provide consultation and are the primary attending physicians in the ED for pediatric patients each day.
No matter what emergency care your child needs, our team will work together to ensure the best care for your child and support for your family.
We encourage parents to communicate openly with staff, be involved in your child’s care and tell us how we can best meet your physical and emotional needs.
Pediatric specialty consultations
Select pediatric specialty services from CHOP are also available as part of our collaboration with AtlantiCare’s Atlantic City Campus, including:
- Pediatric cardiology services, consultation and evaluation of cardiac testing (such as echocardiography and electrocardiogram)
- Pediatric neurology consults, including EEG to assess brain function
Additional CHOP pediatric specialists are available nearby at CHOP Specialty Care, Atlantic County.
The Right Care, When and Where You Need It
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia offers the full spectrum of top-ranked pediatric care for conditions ranging from the routine to the rare. With two hospital locations and Care Network sites across the region, you can easily access the care your child needs from our leading clinical experts.
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Our team of board-certified pediatric hospitalists and pediatric specialists offer comprehensive and individualized care to children and teens at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center’s Atlantic City Campus.