Regional Genetics Center
Genetic consultation provides individuals and families with information about actual or potential inherited defects or disorders. For more information call (574) 647-7300.

Developmental Pediatrics Clinic
The Developmental Pediatrics Clinic offers comprehensive developmental evaluation for diagnosed or at-risk children and appropriate referrals to local and regional community services. Call (574) 647-7334 for more information.

"Baby Beeper" Rentals
Memorial Hospital's Regional Center for Women's and Children's Services offers a convenient, easy-to-use beeper to rent during the last months of pregnancy. With this service, the mother-to-be has the advantage of being able to contact her support person at anytime.

This small, lightweight pager is available for a $50 deposit which will be returned to you when the beeper is returned. If you want to be "just a heartbeat away," call (574) 647-7365 to arrange for the service.

Mother Matters
Motherhood adds new challenges to a woman's life. Factor in a career, social obligations, and everyday stresses, and it's no wonder that many moms often feel overwhelmed. Mother Matters is a support group that focuses on these issues and postpartum depression. Meetings are held on the second and fourth Monday of each month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Memorial Hospital. For further information please call (574) 647-3243.

Lactation Support
Certified Lactation Consultants, in addition to Mother/Baby Care Center staff nurses, provide individualized instruction to make breastfeeding a successful experience. Our Lactation Consultants can arrange follow-up phone consultations and return visits should the need arise for lactation assistance. (574) 647-3475

Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Services
WIC Services (food vouchers and nutrition counseling) are available to new mothers and babies. New mothers may be able to enroll in WIC and receive vouchers before leaving the hospital. If vouchers are unavailable before discharge, mothers can call the WIC clinic in their area or the main office at (574) 647-2100.

Cleft Lip and Palate Clinic
The Cleft Lip and Palate Clinic offers comprehensive evaluation and treatment planning for children. The clinic team includes a nurse, plastic surgeon, pediatric dentist, clinical dietician, and other personnel who are specialists in the treatment of cleft lip and palates. For more information call (574) 647-7334.

Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Clinic
In cooperation with Riley Children's Hospital in Indianapolis, our Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Clinic offers comprehensive services to children in Northern Indiana with sickle cell anemia, leukemia, hemophilia, cancer, and other blood disorders. Our on-staff pediatric oncologist, nurse practitioner, social worker, and nurses work in collaboration with Riley Hospital to provide outpatient treatment and services for children. For more information call (574) 647-6892.

Pastoral and Social Services
A chaplain is available to all patients and families at Memorial seven days a week at all hours, day or night.
The Interfaith Chapel is located on the first floor toward the Michigan Street entrance. It is open at all times as a place for quiet thought and prayer.
A clinical Social Worker is available on every patient care unit with expertise in assisting families with financial and social service needs.

Pediatric Services
At Memorial, infants, children, and adolescents receive expert medical and nursing care in a family-friendly environment. We welcome families to participate in their child's care; a parent may stay the night with his or her child while the child is in the hospital.

Our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit serves patients from the surrounding 11 counties, providing critical care services to seriously ill or injured children. We also have the area's only mobile intensive care unit, which travels to other area hospitals and transports critically ill children to Memorial for treatment. Within the Pediatric ICU is a family care suite where families can stay while they learn to care for their child's special needs before discharge.