Our pediatric specialtists are highly trained and provide the following medical, surgical, diagnostic and therapeutic services:
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital benefits from an affiliation with Mass General for Children to provide specialty outpatient services to children through our Mass General for Children at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital clinic.
In collaboration with MassGeneral for Children, we have launched a Pediatric Hospitalist Program to expand our pediatric services at the hospital. The program provides in-hospital pediatric coverage 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Our inpatient area serves more than 300 children and families each year. You are encouraged to stay with your child during the entire visit. Amenities include open visiting hours, private patient rooms with sleeping couches, a security system, free Wi-Fi and meals available for parents/caregivers.
Our nursing staff is skilled in the care of pediatric patients. Registered nurses have training in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
Watch to learn more about Terri Lally, MD, of Dover Petiatrics, offering compassionate care here at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital.
Play Video Play VideoWatch to learn more about Rachel Laramee, MD, of Dover Pediatrics and Wentworth-Douglass Hospital.
Play Video Play VideoThe Women & Children's unit has a Play Room with toys, a video game system and a variety of other activites.
Special Care Nursery
Also located on the Women & Children's unit, the Hannaford Special Care Nursery is an area designed to care for newborn infants with significant medical needs, such as prematurity.
Our Child Life Specialist is available to address the unique developmental and coping needs of each patient, through play and diversional activities.