Saint Anne's offers a spectrum of pediatric services, including:
- The area's only dedicated, licensed inpatient pediatric unit
- Specialized outpatient services through our Fernandes Center for Children & Families
- Community and social work services that include youth trauma programs
- Clinical services (X-ray, MRI, CT, surgery, and emergency care) tailored just for kids
If a child requires more advanced treatment, families are ensured a smooth transition from Saint Anne’s to one of its partnering hospitals.
Inpatient Services
Saint Anne's Hospital features Greater Fall River's only dedicated, licensed inpatient unit for children. The pediatric nursing team serves in several capacities and provides services, including:
- Care for asthma, infections, respiratory, or diabetes-related problems
- Recovery from general, orthopedic, or other surgery
- Treatment of less common illnesses, such as meningitis or Kawasaki disease
- Comprehensive education for patients and their families
The Fernandes Center for Children & Families
Children with complex medical, developmental, and/or behavioral problems receive interdisciplinary outpatient care at The Fernandes Center for Children & Families of Saint Anne's Hospital in collaboration with Hasbro Children’s Hospital. Founded in 1997 as a joint partnership between Saint Anne's and the May Institute, the center provides coordinated, family-centered care services for outpatient evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of children with diverse developmental, behavioral, or special health care concerns. The staff of this unique community resource works closely with referring pediatricians, area schools, and community agencies to coordinate services to help each child and family.
Pediatric Specialty Care
Ensuring that local families get the best in pediatric medicine without extensive travel and complicated scheduling, Saint Anne’s provides care in specialty areas, including:
- Cardiology
- Behavioral health, including child and adolescent psychiatry, child psychology, neuropsychology, and clinical social work
- Developmental behavioral pediatrics
- Endocrinology
- Gastroenterology
- Genetics
- Neurology
- Nutrition
- Orthopedics
- Rehabilitation (physical, speech-language and occupational therapy)
- Weight management
- Youth Trauma Program at Saint Anne’s Hospital, a MOVA-funded collaboration with The May Institute
Our Team
James F. Maguire, MD
Pediatrics
Edward Cyburt, MD
Pediatrics
Danyelle Caeti, MD
Pediatrics
Kelby G. Maher, DO
Pediatrics
Gillian J. Simmons, MD
Pediatrics
Walter Rok, MD
Pediatrics
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Resources
Pediatric Orthopedics: What’s Behind Scoliosis?
The human spine is a wonder of nature. Consisting of a row of 26 bones in your back, from the base of your skull to your pelvis, it supports your body’s weight and allows you to stand up straight and bend over. Learn more about what's behind scoliosis.
Youth Trauma Program
The Youth Trauma Program provides evaluation and counseling services to child and adolescent victims of sexual abuse, physical abuse, and other trauma, including loss of a loved one due to homicide, experiencing dating violence, or violence at home.
Pediatric Handbook for Families and Our Pediatric Inpatients
When your child is hospitalized, you have questions. See our handbook that explains what you need to know.
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