At St. Joseph's Children's Hospital our focus
is on the child's overall well being. We want to ensure that every child that walks through our doors achieves his
or her full potential.

Because children are in a continuous state of growth and development, their illnesses are complex and accompanied by a variety of factors that impact their lives as well as the lives of their families. No child should be treated in isolation; when a child is ill or injured, the condition and its treatment can affect the child's overall development in ways that are important to foresee.

It is for this reason that we say we "treat the whole child," and why we have implemented a team approach to treatment. The various pediatric specialists at St. Joseph's Children's Hospital - physicians, nurses and staff - share their knowledge and experience to identify and anticipate complications that may impact the child's state-of-mind
and future development.

It is also why we practice family-centered care. We strive to make children and families feel safe and loved, and to help them understand and cope with the challenges of illness. It's our heritage and our vocation.
It's just better medicine.