The Pediatric Program

 The Healing Circle’s Pediatric Hospice Program operates under the belief that serious illness should not rob children of their childhood. Even when coping with life-limiting illness, the simple joys of childhood and the intimacy of family life can be experienced and enjoyed.

The Healing Circle’s pediatric care professionals are specially trained to address the special needs of children from birth through age 18 who have been diagnosed with any advanced illness. We strive to keep the child alert, active and as comfortable as possible while addressing the emotional and spiritual needs of the entire family.

Children with any life threatening illness may be referred to The Healing Circle when treatment goals become more palliative than curative.

 Programs of Care through The Healing Circle include:

  • Home visits by physicians and nurses to assess physical needs and manage pain and symptoms
  • On-Call care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
  • Emotional counseling, including art therapy and child-life counseling
  • Personal care assistance
  • Spiritual counseling
  • Volunteer companionship
  • Medication
  • Equipment
  • Bereavement counseling for family, friends and the child’s community

 

For Comfort   •   For Hope   •   For Answers
 
Contact:
Assistant Vice President for Counseling Services
Director of the Pediatric and Perinatal Programs
Mary Gravina, LCSW
Phone: 631-666-6863
Email:
 
For Referrals Please Call
1-800-2-HOSPICE (246-7742)

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"Hospice Care Network believes in making every day count for the patient diagnosed with advanced illness."