As its mission statement asserts, the main goal of Children's Hospital San Diego is "to restore, sustain and enhance the health and developmental potential of children through excellence in care, education, research and advocacy". This hospital was founded in the year 1954, and from that moment on they have dedicated their time, efforts, and professionalism to the pediatric care.
As children grow up, every instant is crucial for their future development; they have special needs and their bodies react in his / her own way depending on their individuality; therefore, pediatric care of high quality always requires two characteristics: specialized training and exceptional sensitivity; therefore, at Children's Hospital San Diego, the healing environment and the friendliness of the physicians, nurses and the whole personnel. The complete structure and state-of-the-art technology was produced thinking about the needs and adequate environment for a kid.
The care programs and services provided at Children's Hospital San Diego include: asthma and allergy, brachial plexus clinic, cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, craniofacial services, critical care, dental care, dermatology, emergency medicine, endocrinology and diabetes, gastroenterology, neonatology, neurology, radiology, liver and kidney transplantation, pediatric surgery and many others.
The inpatient care services have a special place for the child's family members; therefore, there are many special family services, which include: pharmacy, mailboxes, showers, laundry, newspapers, ATM, gift shop, safety for personal items, after-hours access, outdoor designated smoking areas, and so on.
If you are a nurse or physician, and you believe in children's courageous wonderful power to overcome difficulties, Children's Hospital San Diego awaits you to join their medical team and experience the magic of working in a great environment, contact them through the e-mail or call for more information!