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Our Services | Medical Services| Pediatrics
 Pediatrics
At Raritan Bay Medical Center, a child is a precious patient. That's why our Pediatric Unit is a special place providing care, reassurance, support, comfort and encouragement to infants, children and adolescents and their families.
Our services include:
- Pediatric acute care
- Pediatric outpatient testing
- Pediatric moderate sedation
- Pediatric Medical Day Stay
The Pediatric Unit strives to meet the needs of the family by providing:
- 24-hour visitation for parents and flexible hours for other family members
- Guest trays available for every meal
- Sleeper chairs for parent overnight stays
- Use of showers
- Use of the kitchen
- A play room with a large tank of tropical fish and toys, games, books and videotapes appropriate for all ages
- A closed circuit videotape library system offering new releases and old favorites
- Free television
Qualified Staff
Every nurse in our Pediatric Unit is a registered professional with experience and specialized education in the care of newborn, child and adolescent patients. Our nurses can offer you a wealth of advice and assistance during your child's hospitalization.
In addition to your child's physician, other pediatric specialists may care for your child depending on their needs. For example, if sedation for a procedure is necessary, a board-certified pediatric intensivist will carefully explain the procedures to you and your child and remain by your child's side during the test.
For children under 18 years of age who need specialized care, Raritan Bay Medical Center has two board-certified pediatric cardiologists on staff. In addition, new parents may need the special expertise provided by our neonatologists, who are board-certified specialists in the care of high-risk infants.
Raritan Bay Medical Center provides round-the-clock services of a hospital based Pediatrician to respond to emergencies and to confer with your Pediatrician if necessary.
Tours
Before hospitalization for non-emergency admissions, a hospital tour can be scheduled to answer questions and alleviate any concerns of the child and the family.
Other Programs Geared to Kids
Raritan Bay Medical Center also offers ProKIDS, a free health education program for students in grades K-12 provided to schools, community youth-based organizations and parent groups.
For more information on our Pediatric Services, call 732-324-5073.
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