VENTURA, Calif. – On Wednesday, December 18, the Ventura County Medical Center (VCMC) celebrated the grand opening for its new 16-bed Pediatric Unit. Hospitalized children in the new Pediatric Unit will benefit from the expertise of dedicated pediatric hospitalists, specially trained to address the unique complexities of pediatric care. Additionally, through the partnership with Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles, VCMC offers access to on-site pediatric subspecialists in neurology, hematology/oncology, and gastroenterology.
“We are thrilled to have this dedicated space to care for the children of Ventura County,” stated Dr. Todd Flosi, Director of Inpatient Pediatric Strategy. “Our multidisciplinary team—comprising physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, physical and occupational therapists, dietitians, social workers, and child life specialists—has specialized training and expertise in caring for children. We focus not only on their medical needs but also on their developmental and emotional well-being. Our goal is to provide excellent care while minimizing the discomfort and disruption that hospitalization can cause for both the child and their family.”
In addition to the quality level of care provided by staff, the new Pediatric Unit features a spacious playroom and an outdoor pediatric play deck, providing a welcoming and comforting environment to support children’s healing. This state-of-the-art unit was thoughtfully designed with children’s needs in mind, furthering VCMC’s mission to provide high-quality pediatric care close to home for the children of Ventura County. For critically ill children, the adjacent 8-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit—the only PICU in Ventura County—ensures they receive the highest level of care.
“Ventura County Medical Center remains committed to providing quality and compassionate care to all members of our community, said Dr. John Fankhauser, Chief Executive Officer of Ventura County Medical Center. “With the opening of this new unit and through our partnership with CHLA, we are now able to provide a higher level of pediatric services for our community. Families do not need to travel out of the county to access high quality inpatient pediatric care”.
Ventura County Medical Center (VCMC) is a fully integrated, comprehensive system of hospital, clinic and specialty services. The system provides access to high quality, compassionate health care to residents throughout Ventura County. To learn more about the services provided by VCMC and the Ventura County Health Care Agency, please visit: vchca.org.
