Pediatrics

Objectives

To provide an excellent clinical experience in the management of pediatric patients of all ages with a broad spectrum of illnesses and injuries. To train physicians in the immediate recognition and treatment of life threatening illnesses including medical, surgical and psychiatric emergencies.

Mission

It is the mission of the Department of Pediatrics to improve the lives of children by providing the highest quality care in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of childhood disease and improve outcomes through research, training & education and advocacy. ... Respect for children above all else.

Vision

Pediatric vision screening is intended to identify children with vision disorders including amblyopia (poor vision in an otherwise normal eye), strabismus (misalignment of the eyes), significant refractive error (need for glasses) or other eye abnormalities.

Philosophy

1. Quality. We maintain the highest standards and achieve them by continually measuring and improving our outcomes.
2. Innovation. We welcome change, encourage invention and continually seek better, more efficient ways to achieve our goals.
3. Teamwork. We collaborate and share knowledge to benefit patients and fellow caregivers for the advancement of our mission.
4. Service. We strive to exceed our patients' and/or fellow caregivers' expectations for comfort and convenience.
5. Integrity. We adhere to high moral principles and professional standards by a commitment to honesty, confidentiality, trust, respect and transparency.
6. Compassion. We demonstrate our commitment to world-class care by providing a caring and supportive environment for our patients, families and fellow caregivers.

Core Values

• Quality. We maintain the highest standards and achieve them by continually measuring and improving our outcomes.
• Innovation. We welcome change, encourage invention and continually seek better, more efficient ways to achieve our goals.
• Service. We strive to exceed our patients' and/or fellow caregivers' expectations for comfort and convenience.
• Integrity. We adhere to high moral principles and professional standards by a commitment to honesty, confidentiality, trust, respect and transparency.
• Compassion. We demonstrate our commitment to world-class care by providing a caring and supportive environment for our patients