Inova Fairfax Unveils Dedicated Children’s Emergency Room
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Inova Fairfax opened its new children’s emergency room, offering a dedicated space with a kid-friendly lobby, state-of-the-art equipment, and spacious rooms. A full list of what is provided can be seen listed below:
- Pediatric ER doctors, physician assistants and nurses at each location
- Child life specialists trained to ease anxiety in children and explain procedures in an understandable and comforting manner
- Kid-friendly treatment rooms and waiting areas
- Access to iPads, DVD players and games for children being treated
- If needed, expedited transfer to Inova L.J. Murphy Children’s Hospital from any Inova location
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Previously, adults and children shared an ER entrance, but Clinical Director Shayna Dixon says the new facility provides much-needed separation to better serve the community’s children. See the address for each dedicated Children’s Urgent Cares below:
Inova L.J. Murphy Children’s Hospital Pediatric Emergency Room (at Inova Fairfax Hospital)
3300 Gallows Road
Falls Church, VA 22042
703-776-3154
Inova Children’s Emergency Room at Loudoun Hospital
44045 Riverside Parkway
Leesburg, VA 20176
703-858-6048
source: The DMV Daily & inovachildrens.org
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