Business

Sadarya McArthur

Dr. Lowe

Business 409

1/29/12

Children's Hospital is a licensed 275-bed facility that cares for medical and surgical cases for newborn through 19 years of age. It is an independent, not-for-profit, free-standing pediatric healthcare center. It is the country's fourteenth largest children's hospital in terms of number of beds and the tenth busiest. The 13 on-site outpatient clinics handle follow-up visits for these patients as well as referrals from health departments across the state. The mission of Children's Hospital of Alabama is to provide the finest pediatric health services to all children in an environment that fosters excellence in research and medical education. Children's of Alabama is an advocate for all children and work to educate the public about issues affecting children's health and well-being. The vision of Children's of Alabama is a better childhood for all children. They envision a childhood where all children have access to healthcare, live in safe neighborhoods, grow up in economically-stable families and attend functional schools within communities that value each child as a unique human being. Their values are compassion, commitment, innovation, trust and teamwork.

Children's offer CME opportunities which is continuing medical education program. The CME program is a direct responsibility of the board of Trustees and the Medical Executive Committee and is accredited by the Medical Association of the State of Alabama. The CME Program accredits a variety of activities including weekly on-site pediatric medical grand rounds, which may be viewed from an off-site location for CME credit, other regularly scheduled series, and conferences. Community health education is an important aspect of preventive medicine and keeping children well. The Check Center provides health education information for patients, families, staff, the community and state.

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