The Steven and Alexandra Cohen Pediatric Long Term Care Pavilion is a specialized facility that caters to the unique needs of infants and children requiring extended medical care and rehabilitation. The Pavilion features a team of dedicated professionals, including a full-time pediatrician and various pediatric subspecialists, such as pulmonologists, physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists, and neurologists. The comprehensive team also includes registered nurses, respiratory therapists, therapists in physical, occupational, and speech fields, psychologists, Child Life specialists, and a social worker. This multidisciplinary approach ensures that each patient receives individualized care from a variety of perspectives, including medical, social, psychological, and educational.
Opened in 2016, the Pavilion offers 24 beds, including double-bedded and single rooms equipped with piped-in oxygen. Additionally, the facility boasts a spacious dining and recreation area, dedicated therapy space, and an infant playroom. Outside, an attractive courtyard provides play areas, walking paths, and sitting areas for residents and their families. Children at the Pediatric Long Term Care Unit have access to education through the on-site Mt. Pleasant-Blythedale School and Therapeutic and Developmental Support Services. Recreational programming is available on evenings, weekends, and holidays to ensure the children have the opportunity to engage in enriching activities.
Blythedale Children's Hospital, where the Pavilion is located, is committed to providing the best environment for recovery for children with complex medical needs. The facility offers specialized programs for various conditions, including assistive technology, complex wound and burn management, neuromuscular disorders, post-acute neonatal care, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary rehabilitation, and specialized feeding. Recognized as a center of excellence, Blythedale is dedicated to helping medically fragile children achieve their highest potential and transition from hospital to home successfully. The hospital's interdisciplinary approach to treatment, focus on family involvement, and commitment to achieving the best outcomes set it apart as a leader in pediatric long-term care.