activities · 35
what they do
direct service · 33
- 3D Innovations in Clinical Care Research Infrastructure and Resource SharingUtilizes 3D printing and modeling technology in clinical applications through the 3D Innovations Lab.
- Behavioral and Mental Health ServicesProvides behavioral health services across hospital, outpatient clinics, schools, and pediatric primary care offices, offering programs for depression, suicidality, mood disorders, anxiety, traumatic stress, ADHD, eating disorders, and other mental health conditions; advances pediatric mental health care through the Transforming Mental Health Initiative.
- Child Abuse and Family Support Services Trauma-Informed Counseling for Youth & FamiliesProvides multidisciplinary care and support for child abuse cases and affected families through the Chadwick Center.
- Collaborative Children's Health InitiativesEngages in collaborative efforts with institutions such as CHOC to advance children's health.
- Collect patient experience feedback to improve care quality Performance Data Collection & AnalysisConducts post-visit patient experience surveys to gather feedback and inform ongoing improvements in care delivery.
- Community Health Promotion and Prevention Community Health Education & Wellness PromotionImplements community health initiatives and prevention-oriented programs in maternal and child health, oral health, youth development, injury prevention, nutrition, and healthy lifestyles through the Center for Healthier Communities.
- Comprehensive Cardiac CareDelivers specialized cardiac care for children through the Heart Institute.
- Comprehensive Pediatric Specialty Care Delivery Comprehensive Hospital-Based Specialty CareProvides outpatient and inpatient medical care across more than 30 specialties through a medical group of over 350 pediatric, adolescent, and maternal-fetal specialists, serving patients in San Diego, southern Riverside, and Imperial counties via clinics on or near the main campus and at satellite locations.
- Coordinate care for international and out-of-region patientsProvides end-to-end support for international and out-of-region families, including medical records review, appointment scheduling, financial assistance, travel and lodging coordination, and follow-up care planning, with inquiries responded to within 24–48 hours.
- Deliver comprehensive pediatric specialty care across 30+ specialtiesProvides outpatient and inpatient specialty care through a medical group of over 350 pediatric, adolescent, and maternal-fetal specialists, serving patients in San Diego, southern Riverside, and Imperial counties via clinics on and near the Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego campus and satellite locations.
- Deliver psychosocial and emotional support services to patients and families Pediatric Cancer Family Support ServicesOffers Child Life Services, Canine Care Program, Healing Arts Program, therapeutic canine programs, and support groups for bereavement and cancer patients to promote emotional well-being and help families manage the hospital experience.
- Enhance patient experience through environmental and entertainment offerings Pediatric Cancer Family Support ServicesProvides access to the San Diego Zoo Kids television channel in every patient room and waiting area to support patient comfort and engagement.
- Entertainment and Distraction for Patients Pediatric Cancer Family Support ServicesProvides access to the San Diego Zoo Kids television channel in every patient room and waiting area to support patient comfort and engagement.
- Family-Centered Care PoliciesAllows up to four designated Partners in Care per patient, with two permitted at the bedside simultaneously in inpatient units; permits one parent or guardian (and potentially a second with approval) to accompany patients during surgical procedures, clinic visits, and diagnostic appointments.
- International Patient ServicesCoordinates healthcare and support services for international and out-of-region families, including medical records review, appointment scheduling, financial assistance, travel and lodging coordination, follow-up care planning, and responding to inquiries within 24–48 hours.
- Lead community health initiatives to promote child health and safety Community Health Education & Wellness PromotionImplements prevention-oriented programs in maternal and child health, oral health, youth development, injury prevention, nutrition, and healthy lifestyles through the Center for Healthier Communities.
- Neonatal Intensive Care ServicesProvides neonatal intensive care through the Neonatology/NICU program.
- Neurological and Neurosurgery Care Neurological & Spine Specialty CareOffers specialized neurological care through the Neurology program and supports neurosurgery patients through Liam’s Fund for Neurosurgery, a parent-run support and fundraising group.
- Operate specialized clinical programs for complex pediatric conditions Neurological & Spine Specialty CareDelivers advanced care through dedicated institutes and centers including the Heart Institute, Peckham Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, Neurology program, Orthopedics and Scoliosis care, Neonatology/NICU, and the 3D Innovations Lab, which applies 3D printing and modeling in clinical applications.
- Orthopedic and Scoliosis Care Podiatric Care for Chronic ConditionsProvides orthopedic services and specialized care for scoliosis through dedicated clinical programs.
- Parent-to-Parent Support Program Family Support and Resource ConnectionOperates a parent-to-parent support program at the Helen Bernardy Center where experienced parents provide guidance and resource navigation to newly admitted parents.
- Patient Experience Feedback Collection Performance Data Collection & AnalysisConducts post-visit patient experience surveys to gather feedback and inform improvements in care delivery.
- Patient and Family Support Services Pediatric Cancer Family Support ServicesOffers Child Life Services, psychosocial support, and support groups for bereavement and for cancer patients, siblings, and families to help manage the hospital experience and emotional well-being throughout diagnosis, treatment, and post-treatment phases.
- Provide family-centered care policies and support programsAllows one or two parents/guardians to accompany patients during clinic visits, diagnostic appointments, and surgeries; permits up to four Partners in Care per patient with two at the bedside in inpatient units; operates a parent-to-parent support program at the Helen Bernardy Center.
- Provide multidisciplinary care for child abuse and family support Trauma-Informed Counseling for Youth & FamiliesOffers comprehensive services through the Chadwick Center to support children and families affected by abuse, including medical evaluation, mental health services, and family support.
- Provide telemedicine services for remote patient care Telehealth Consultations & Virtual CareOffers both in-person and telemedicine (video) visits, including specialty clinic visits for symptom review, prescription management, and treatment planning, enabling families to connect with pediatric experts remotely.
- Specialized Cancer and Blood Disorders Care Pediatric Cancer Family Support ServicesProvides specialized pediatric oncology and hematology care through the Peckham Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders.
- Support external fundraising and family networks for specialized care Pediatric Lymphedema & Rare Disease AdvocacySupports Liam’s Fund for Neurosurgery, a parent-run group that provides fundraising and support for neurosurgery patients.
- Support mental and behavioral health for children and familiesProvides behavioral health services across hospital, outpatient clinics, schools, and primary care offices, offering programs for depression, suicidality, anxiety, traumatic stress, ADHD, eating disorders, and other conditions; also advances pediatric mental health through the Transforming Mental Health Initiative.
- Support vaccine education and informed decision-making for families Vaccine Information and Guidance ServicesProvides science-based vaccine information, resources, and expert guidance on vaccine safety, scheduling, and community protection to support families in making informed health decisions.
- Telemedicine Services Telehealth Consultations & Virtual CareOffers both in-person and video telemedicine visits for specialty care, including symptom review, prescription management, and treatment planning, enabling remote access to pediatric experts.
- Therapeutic Canine and Healing Arts Programs Animal-Assisted Therapeutic EnrichmentOperates therapeutic canine programs and integrates arts-based therapies into patient care through the Healing Arts Program to support emotional well-being.
- Vaccine Education and Support for Families Vaccine Information and Guidance ServicesProvides science-based vaccine information, resources, and expert guidance on vaccine safety, scheduling, and community protection to support informed decision-making by families.
research · 2
- Advance autism research and care through the Autism Discovery Institute Autism Research and Evidence-Based CareOperates the Autism Discovery Institute to conduct research and improve clinical care for autism spectrum disorders.
- Autism Research and Care through the Autism Discovery Institute Autism Research and Evidence-Based CareOperates the Autism Discovery Institute to advance research and clinical care for autism spectrum disorders.
strategies · 22
how they think
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- Arts and Animal-Assisted Therapies for Emotional Well-Being arts_in_medicineSupports psychological and emotional health in pediatric patients through non-clinical therapeutic modalities such as creative arts and animal-assisted therapy, enhancing comfort and resilience during treatment.
- Arts and Animal-Assisted Therapies for Holistic Well-Being arts_in_medicineSupports emotional and psychological health in pediatric patients through creative arts and animal-assisted therapy programs integrated into care.
- Child-Centered Specialty Care Focus child-centered_specialty_careProvides dedicated clinical services exclusively focused on pediatric, adolescent, and maternal-fetal health, ensuring that care is developmentally appropriate and tailored to the unique needs of children and young patients.
- Collaborative Care Coordination Across Systems collaborative_care_coordinationCoordinates care across primary care providers, specialists, educators, and community support teams to ensure comprehensive, continuous, and system-wide support for children’s health and development.
- Collaborative Convening and Narrative Communication patient-centered_narrative_communicationAdvances joint health initiatives by convening stakeholders and using patient-centered narratives and storytelling to foster collaboration, shared understanding, and engagement across organizations.
- Collaborative Convening and Narrative Communication collaborative_conveningAdvances joint health initiatives by convening stakeholders and using patient-centered narratives and storytelling to foster collaboration and shared understanding.
- Community and Clinical Integration to Address Social Determinants clinical-community_integrationCombines clinical care redesign with community-based interventions and population health strategies to proactively address social determinants of health and improve child well-being.
- Community and Clinical Integration to Address Social Determinants clinical-community_integrationCombines clinical care redesign with population health and community-based interventions to address root causes of health disparities, including social determinants of health, through partnerships and prevention strategies.
- Family-Centered Care Model family-centered_careEngages patients, families, and caregivers as essential partners in care planning and delivery, ensuring that medical decisions and support services are collaboratively developed to meet the unique needs of each child and family.
- Global Healthcare Coordination Model global_healthcare_coordinationDelivers coordinated, high-quality care to international and out-of-region pediatric patients by integrating global patient services with internal clinical departments to ensure seamless end-to-end care management.
- Global and Coordinated Care Delivery global_healthcare_coordinationProvides end-to-end care coordination for international and out-of-region pediatric patients by integrating global healthcare services with internal clinical departments.
- Integrated Behavioral and Mental Health Care integrated_care_modelTreats mental health as a core component of pediatric health by embedding behavioral health services across care settings and coordinating with schools, families, and community providers.
- Integrated Research and Clinical Care Model academic_medicine_modelAdvances pediatric medicine by tightly integrating clinical practice with research and academic scholarship, enabling innovation in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention—particularly in complex conditions like autism spectrum disorders.
- Integration of Research and Clinical Care research-clinical_integrationAdvances pediatric medicine by embedding research within clinical practice, enabling discoveries to directly inform treatment innovations and medical education.
- Patient and Family Advisory Engagement patient-family_advisoryFormally integrates family perspectives into hospital governance and decision-making through structured advisory councils that influence policies and services affecting pediatric care.
- Patient and Family Advisory Engagement patient-family_advisoryFormally integrates family perspectives into institutional decision-making through structured advisory councils that influence hospital policies, programs, and services affecting pediatric and obstetric care.
- Science-Based and Guideline-Adherent Clinical Practice guideline-adherent_careGrounds clinical care in scientific evidence and established guidelines from authoritative bodies such as the American Academy of Pediatrics and FDA, ensuring safety, efficacy, and public trust in treatments like immunizations.
- Science-Based and Guideline-Adherent Clinical Practices science-based_educationEnsures safety and effectiveness in clinical care by relying on science-based education and adhering to established guidelines from authoritative bodies like the AAP and FDA.
- Specialized Pediatric and Maternal-Fetal Care Focus child-centered_specialty_careProvides comprehensive, child-focused specialty care exclusively for pediatric, adolescent, and high-risk obstetric patients, ensuring clinical expertise and tailored services.
- Telemedicine for Accessible Care telemedicineExpands access to pediatric care by using telemedicine platforms that enable families to connect with providers remotely via common smart devices.
- Telemedicine for Accessible Pediatric Care telemedicineExpands access to pediatric specialty care by using telemedicine platforms that enable families to connect with providers remotely via common smart devices, reducing geographic and logistical barriers.
- Whole-Child and Integrated Behavioral Health Care integrated_care_modelEmbeds mental and behavioral health as core components of pediatric care, delivered through integrated models across clinical settings to ensure holistic, accessible, and continuous support for child well-being.
named programs · 13
what they call their work
Autism Discovery Institute
Research and clinical care program focused on autism and neurodevelopmental disorders
Canine Care Program
Animal-assisted therapy program bringing trained dogs to patients
Center for Healthier Communities
Community-based initiative focused on improving child health outcomes
Chadwick Center for Children & Families
Program providing care and support for children affected by abuse and trauma
Child Life Services
Support program helping children and families cope with hospitalization through therapeutic activities
Heart Institute
Specialized cardiac care for children, including heart surgery and transplant services
Mental and Behavioral Health Services
Offers outpatient and inpatient mental health treatment, including the Medical Behavioral Unit for eating disorders and psychiatric care
Neonatology/NICU
Neonatal intensive care unit providing critical care for premature and ill newborns
Neurology
Diagnosis and treatment of pediatric neurological conditions
Orthopedics & Scoliosis
Specialized care for pediatric orthopedic conditions including scoliosis
Peckham Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders
Comprehensive pediatric cancer and blood disorders treatment center
San Diego Zoo Kids
Television channel featuring animal programming available in patient rooms and waiting areas
Transforming Mental Health Initiative
Program expanding access to pediatric mental and behavioral health services
relationships · 10
who they work with
- American Academy of Pediatrics Partner — Follows AAP guidelines for vaccine safety and effectiveness and references AAP resources for immunization schedules.
- CHOC Partner — Collaborative partner in advancing children's health, including joint public outreach initiatives
- California Department of Public Health Partner — References CDPH as a trusted resource for vaccine information.
- Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Vaccine Education Center Partner — Lists CHOP Vaccine Education Center as a trusted resource for childhood immunizations.
- Chula Vista Fire Department Partner — Collaborates on a program to prevent crib injuries and window falls.
- Make-A-Wish Foundation Partner — Collaborates on wish fulfillment for pediatric patients, including visits to medical teams who provided life-saving care.
- Mended Little Hearts Partner — Collaborates with Mended Little Hearts to provide support for families affected by congenital heart disease.
- Rady Children's Hospital Foundation Funder — Accepts donations through the foundation to support mental health services.
- Rady Children’s Specialists of San Diego Partner — Provides specialty care services integrated with video visit telemedicine offerings.
- San Diego Zoo Global Partner — Partnership to provide San Diego Zoo Kids television programming in patient rooms and waiting areas.