Paediatrics
The Paediatrics department of Sault Area Hospital provides inpatient services for children from infancy up to their 19th birthday in a family-centered environment.
Our caring, specialized team is dedicated to providing individualized, family-centred, quality care for children requiring medical, surgical and mental health services, in an inpatient and outpatient capacity. Our team consists of paediatricians, physicians, registered nurses, registered respiratory therapists, social workers, a registered dietitian, child youth workers and a Child Life Worker.
Parents are encouraged to stay 24 hrs a day to support and comfort their children. One parent is welcome to stay overnight with their child.
Child Youth Worker
Provides wholistic care to mental health Paediatric patients and their families. The Child and Youth Worker (CYW) practices in collaboration with nursing and other health care providers in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the individual care requirements of the patient. The CYW has knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act, the Education Act, the Mental Health Disciplines Act and the Youth Justice Act and other related legislation and works within these guidelines. The Worker is guided by the policies, procedures, and standards of the Sault Area Hospital.
Child Life Worker
Provides educational services to young patients that are admitted to the paediatric unit for day surgery and treatment. The Child Life Worker (CLW) also provides diversional activities to help alleviate pain and stress while in hospital. In addition, the CLW provides infant hearing screening services to newborn babies in the Combined Care Unit and the NICU.
Kids Health
Immunizations protect your child against several serious, life-threatening infectious diseases. Your child should have "shots" according to the schedule recommended for your province, state, or country. For more specific information, contact your child's physician, or the local public health nurse for your community.