Kay Urban - Landon Pediatric Foundation
Posted by Sandy Warren
on Apr 09, 2015
Kay Urban Discusses
"Pediatrics on Steroids"
"Pediatrics on Steroids"
Kay Urban of the Landon Pediatric Foundation was on hand at Rotary Ventura South's April 6 meeting to tell members about the Pediatric Diagnostic Center at Ventura County Medical Center. The facility, developed over the last 20 years by the Foundation, is designed to enable critically ill children to obtain world-class medical care right here in Ventura County. "It's pediatrics on steroids," said Kay.
The Diagnostic Center has three pediatricians and 14 sub-specialists on staff. Together, they offer a medical "one-stop shop" that integrates multiple specialties, social work, behavioral health, an infusion center, and support groups for kids and their families. Kay noted that the Center also serves special needs children. "Our goal is to give every child in Ventura County the specialized care they need."
The Diagnostic Center has three pediatricians and 14 sub-specialists on staff. Together, they offer a medical "one-stop shop" that integrates multiple specialties, social work, behavioral health, an infusion center, and support groups for kids and their families. Kay noted that the Center also serves special needs children. "Our goal is to give every child in Ventura County the specialized care they need."
In addition to its day-to-day care of children with a wide range of diagnoses, the Center is also involved in research activities into such diseases as cystic fibrosis.