Pediatric Partners with Mary Washington Healthcare
To provide the very best practice care delivery and services, Mary Washington
Healthcare partners with Children's National Hospital, one of the nation’s
top ranked pediatric hospitals. The pediatric and newborn units at Mary
Washington and Stafford Hospitals are staffed by physicians from Children's
National Hospital.
If your child is sick enough to stay overnight in the hospital, they may
be admitted to the Pediatric Unit at Mary Washington Hospital. This 10-bed
unit is designed to make children and their families feel secure and comfortable
during times of illness or injury. Our experienced pediatric team knows
how to deliver the gentle, attentive care that hospitalized children need.
Children’s National pediatric hospitalists, led by medical director
Dr. Lana Ismail, are available on site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at
both Mary Washington Hospital and Stafford Hospital. Pediatric hospitalists
are board-certified pediatric doctors who provide care for children—ranging
from infants to adolescents—who have been hospitalized. They provide
care for newborn and pediatric patients as well as consultation support
for the emergency department. Community physicians can directly admit
patients to the pediatric inpatient unit from their office or through
the emergency department. If your child’s condition is critical
or needs advanced subspecialty support, the team will help arrange transport
to the closest children’s hospital.
Please call MWHC Health Link at
540.741.1404 to learn more about the services we provide or to find a pediatrician.
Support for Children with Type 1 Diabetes
Learning that your child has type 1 diabetes can be a shock. Suddenly,
your world may seem to revolve around managing the condition. You may
feel overwhelmed and unsure of what you can do to help. With knowledge,
practice, and a supportive health care team, however, you can take care
of your child without diabetes taking over your lives.
Sound diabetes treatment is based on your child's blood sugar levels. These
levels should be tested several times a day. To do this, select a reliable
blood glucose meter that’s easy to use. Your child’s health
care provider may be able to offer advice on choosing and using one. Your
child also needs to receive insulin regularly. That may mean your child
will need several shots a day or will wear an external pump round the
clock. Learning to give injections or use a pump may seem daunting. With
practice and assistance from your child’s healthcare provider, however,
you—and eventually your child—can master either technique.
Other important aspects of diabetes care for your child include:
A healthy menu
Encouraging proper physical activity
Watching out for hypoglycemia
Carrying an appropriate snack at all types to treat hypoglycemia
Helping a child cope with a chronic illness, such as type 1 diabetes, can
be stressful for all family members. Consult with your healthcare provider
if your child, your family, or you need additional support managing your
child's physical and emotional needs.
Kids for a Cure Club is a support group for children with Type 1 Diabetes and their parents.
Find more information at
Diabetes.mwhc.com.
Please call MWHC Health Link at
540.741.1404 to learn more about the services we provide or to find a pediatrician.
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