Lucile Packard Children's Hosp

Description

W elcome to Lucile Packard Childrens Hospital With over 650 physicians and 4750 staff support and volunteers Packard Childrens Hospital is a worldclass nonprofit hospital devoted entirely to the care of babies children adolescents and expectant mothers

Because were an academic medical center on the Stanford University campus we benefit from a faculty and staff that is recognized as much for their achievements as for their commitment to care Many of our doctors also serve as professors at the Stanford University School of Medicine

Internationally recognized for the care we provide we also have an extensive network of community and outreach services in dozens of locations around the San Francisco Bay area and the greater Pacific Northwest As we continue to integrate and expand into the areas we serve Packard Childrens Hospital is making it easier for children and mothers to access the care they need

Our FamilyCentered Care program takes a team approach to every child and expectant mothers care Patients and families receive comprehensive treatment while we respect their unique needs preferences and sensitivities Our team assists families in every way possible while they are at the hospital ensuring they have access to the information they need and are able to make informed decisions with the help and support of their health care team

We invite you to take a virtual tour of our facilities and to explore this Web site to learn more about Packard Childrens Hospital

MISSION

To serve our communities as an internationallyrecognized pediatric and obstetric hospital that

advances familycentered care
fosters innovation
translates discoveries
educates health care providers and leaders
and advocates on behalf of children and expectant mothers

VALUES

Lucile Packard Childrens Hospital CARES through

Collaborating to reach goals
Advancing a familycentered approach to treatment
Respecting our patients their families and our coworkers
Educating innovating and translating discoveries in pediatrics and obstetrics
Serving our community through outreach and advocacy

History

Lucile Packard Childrens Hospital History
Lucile Packard Childrens Hospital traces its roots to the Stanford Home for Convalescent Children which was officially established in 1919 By 1970 the Convalescent Home had moved to larger quarters and changed its name to Childrens Hospital at Stanford although it remained a separate entity from the Stanford Hospital and Clinics


Lucile Salter Packard

In 1986 David and Lucile Packard donated 40 million for the construction of a new childrens hospital and in 1988 groundbreaking began The facility was ultimately named in memory of Mrs Lucile Packard who died in 1987 The hospital officially merged with Stanford Health Services in January 1997

A Place Built for Children
Built in a circular design around a central courtyard the hospital has 27 gardens and outdoor play areas including a spacious roof garden It was important that there be a connection with the outdoors and nature Its an important part of the healing process for children and their families

In fact almost everything about the hospital seems to be designed to accelerate this healing process Halfmoon shaped indentations are cut into the countertops at nurses stations so children can see those on the other side of the counter A recreational therapy room provides a place where patients and families can do arts and crafts projects play with toys and interact with other children No medical treatment ever happens here its a quotsafe zonequot

In addition to creating a nurturing environment for the children who come into the hospital LPCH also makes an effort to go out to the community it serves Outreach services include a 38foot mobile health van that offers immunizations and physical examinations to children in the community participation in the Santa ClaraSan Mateo SAFE KIDS Coalition and a variety of health education classes