PVHMC Enhances Pediatric Emergency Services with New Dedicated Spaces

Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center’s (PVHMC) emergency department (ED) has opened a dedicated pediatric waiting area for kids. It also recently opened a treatment room for pediatric patients in the ED. The new vibrant spaces provide children and their families with a more private, comfortable area.

Upon check-in, patients will have a rapid medical exam with an emergency medicine care team member. Families of patients with non-respiratory or infectious disease symptoms will be led to a separate waiting area, where they have access to activities and games while they wait to see the doctor. Once the patient is ready to be seen, families will be guided to a child-friendly treatment room.

“Emergency departments can be an overwhelming environment and we’re proud to offer our community these new, comfortable spaces that are tailored to serve families during a stressful moment,” said James Kim, MD, emergency medicine physician and medical director of emergency services. “These updates build upon our commitment to better serve our region’s pediatric patients.”

PVHMC is a designated Emergency Department Approved for Pediatrics (EDAP) by the Los Angeles County Emergency Medical Services Agency. The EDAP designation means that PVHMC has equipment specially designed for pediatric patients and staff who are trained to meet the specific needs of children of all ages. PVHMC physicians and nurses are trained and nationally certified in both pediatric emergency medicine and advanced life support.

Because children are different from adults, children have a different spectrum of diseases, and their smaller bodies require specialized medical procedures and equipment that can accommodate their size and stage of development. Children experience better health outcomes when taken care of by physicians and nurses who are trained to attend to both a child's physical and emotional needs.

PVHMC has the only emergency department that is EDAP-designated, as well as the only pediatric inpatient care unit for admissions, to serve the community in a 12-mile radius.

If your child is experiencing a medical emergency, call 911, or if you can safely transport them, PVHMC is located at 1798 N. Garey Ave., Pomona, CA 91767. For more information, call 909-865-9500.