Hey everyone!
I am excited to once again be participating in Novembeard and getting a chance to share about our amazing Home Based Palliative Care and Hospice Program through Nationwide Children's Hospital. I've been honored to serve as the program's medical director for several years and gotten to witness the work they do day in and day out. Our team is devoted to providing care to children with severe medical conditions and who face much uncertainty in their life. This not only includes nursing and medical support but also child life, massage therapy, music therapy, chaplaincy and social work support. It truly is a team effort!
Services include heart beat recordings of a child's heartbeat, supporting siblings whose brother or sister is facing a severe medical condition and supporting caregivers as they navigate their and their child's illness. What many people don't realize is these services are often not covered by insurance and are able to be provided by our program from donor support. If you have the ability please please please contribute so we can continue providing these services and making a difference in our patient's lives!
Steven Smith MD