Welcome to the Penn State Hershey Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
When children are seriously ill, injured, or recovering from major invasive surgery, the advanced medical technology which exists in the PICU at Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital is second to none. The PICU at Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital is the only fully equipped and staffed pediatric ICU in Central PA. Our staff of five board-certified pediatric intensivists are supported by our team of certified pediatric intensive care nurses and nurse practitioners, respiratory therapists, nutritionists, pharmacists, and social workers. These pediatric intensive care specialists interact with all of the other clinical departments and surgical and medical subspecialists to provide the clinical care necessary for these very ill children. They are a fully trained and knowledgeable team in the most advanced life-saving and support techniques available. More...
- Success Stories
Two years ago, Mitchel Cooper's future didn't look so bright. When a tragic accident left him pinned under a tree, Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital was the obvious choice for his emergency care.
As the region's only pediatric trauma center, Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital offered the advanced care needed to see Mitchel through his accident, and the more than sixty surgeries needed to get him back on his feet.
Today, Mitchel's future is looking great!
i am Mitchel Cooper, and i am Penn State
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