Our goal at the Pediatric Subacute is to address the unique needs of our
young patients and help them achieve their maximum potential. It is a
labor of love.
Here are some of their stories.
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After six months spent at the Pediatric Subacute Unit, C is ready to be discharged
to a rehabilitation program to focus on his recovery. “From the
time our son came to the hospital after a fall that caused a head injury,
we always relied in our faith,” said mom. “I prayed day and
night for his recuperation,” she continued. “The support and
care all the nurses gave to our son, helped us through this stressful
situation”. C’s parents were encouraged by the signs he kept
on showing as weeks and months went by. First, by recognizing mom and
dad and later when he was able to communicate to tell them he was feeling
well and the nurses were taking good care of him. “Our son had a
special person, a night nurse named Jackie” said mom. “He
drew pictures for her… He even asked us to buy a gift for her birthday.”
The bond between nurses and patients is evident at the unit, the staff
becomes family to the children and the dedication and loving care they
pour on their young patients are always present. The family is very grateful
for the care C received. “Everybody was so good to him; the nurses,
doctors, therapists, social worker, all of them were great” said
dad. “We are now ready to move forward and help our son gain a full
recovery.”
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SEBASTIAN
«S. came to Whittier Hospital in 2019. "Since then he has made
significant progress and has overcome many challenges, thanks to the dedication
and care he receives from the nurses, doctors and therapists." said
mom. "I love the parties for the kids, especially during Halloween
and Christmas as well as the outdoor areas. I am very grateful to the
staff for everything they have done for my son!"
A Gesture of Gratitude
T. came to visit Whittier Hospital Medical Center, accompanied by his mom
and stepfather. He wanted to show how grateful he is to be alive thanks
to the exceptional and dedicated care he received at Whittier Hospital
Pediatric Subacute Unit. T., now 18, was born with his esophagus detached
from his stomach, which also caused lung and heart issues. Doctors diagnosed
the baby's condition, and he stayed at the facility in Long Beach
for about three months, before being transferred to Whittier Hospital
Pediatric Subacute Center. He stayed at Whittier for two years. Nurses
who cared for T. while he was a patient at the Unit, looked on after they
greeted the young man and his family. It's great to see him so healthy,
said nurse B., who along with nurses G. and J., cared for T. B. called
the support of the family strong and loving.
T. handed out toys, including building blocks, remote control cars, electronic
games and dolls for the kids at the Unit. T., who endured several surgeries
during his extended hospital stay, said he was glad to visit the young patients.