Inpatient Services

A hospital can be an overwhelming place. At Lutheran General Children's Hospital, we work to create an environment that is warm and more comfortable for our young patients. Our bright, cheery surroundings, family-centered accommodations, and child-focused activities and services help to minimize the stress that can accompany any hospital stay. Separate pediatric and adolescent units allow children and adolescents to relax in age-appropriate recreation areas and enjoy special programs geared toward their own age group.

Pediatric Unit
Our pediatric rooms are private and comforting, with cheerful decors that create a more home-like atmosphere. Each room has private showers and amenities to accommodate parents' overnight stays.Additionally, the pediatric unit's wonderful playroom provides a comforting, non-threatening environment for free play and exploration. During their stay, children can also relax with a movie or enjoy toys and games found in the unit's toy closet.

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) The neonatal intensive care unit is a special area for the care of newborn babies who need special care.

Adolescent Unit
A separate adolescent unit has been designed for teenage and young adult patients (ages 10 - 21) and their families. The unit features single and double rooms, and a teen lounge, offering games, activities, music, so teens have a place to relax, socialize and even have some fun.

Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
The pediatric intensive care unit is a special area for the care of seriously ill or injured children, from birth to 18 years of age.

On-Site Pre-Surgical Tour
Provides children ages 3-9, and family an opportunity to visit the operating room and meet with medical staff prior to a scheduled procedure.

Comprehensive Child Life and Teen Life Program
Certified therapists and specially trained volunteers offer a broad spectrum of programs and services to promote healing, and help children and teens adjust to the emotional challenges of hospitalization and treatment.