Tawam Hospital, in affiliation with Johns Hopkins Medicine and the SEHA Healthcare System, yesterday opened its refurbished state-of-the-art Paediatrics Clinic to provide better care for ailing children. The facility is part of Tawam Hospital's investments to meet the gaps identified in the Health Authority - Abu Dhabi, HAAD, Gap Analysis reports in 2011 and 2012.

Mohammed Al Hamli, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Health Services Company, said, "We congratulate Tawam Hospital for responding swiftly to HAAD's Gap Analysis Report and improved their facilities for paediatric patients. It is crucial for us to work together and deliver not just world-class standards but the best healthcare possible to the community."

Mattar Al Darmaki, SEHA's Group Chief Executive Officer, said, "The improved paediatric clinic boosts the capacity of SEHA's healthcare network. Now more than ever, patients in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain get vital care in a pleasant and caring environment conducive to their speedy recovery."

The department covers 11 divisions including cardiology, endocrinology, general paediatrics, haematology and oncology, infectious diseases, metabolic/genetics, neo-natology, nephrology, neurology, pulmonology and a paediatric intensive care unit.

"Tawam Hospital aims to be a leader in primary and tertiary paediatrics healthcare with our constant aim of delivering cutting-edge, quality patient care. We are very proud of our upgraded clinic. With our strategic vision, Tawam Hospital will provide more programmes and services directed to disease prevention as well as advanced medical care for children. The department of paediatrics has a strong focus on improving patients' satisfaction as we deliver world-class healthcare," said Gregory Schaffer, Tawam Chief Executive Officer.

With a friendly and modern design, the 13-room clinic has two treatment areas, an open welcome reception and a dedicated children's play area. The nursing station sits in an open space, making the nurses easily accessible and within view of the waiting area.

"The renovation and expansion of the paediatric clinic was done as a part of Tawam Hospital's master strategic plan to meet the community's increasing demand for our paediatric services and to provide our patients with the ultimate level of service with a child-friendly environment. This project was designed and executed by the Tawam Hospital Facility team as a part of many ongoing projects aimed at improving the level of services provided to the community," said Chief Operating Officer, Hamad Ali Al Ahbabi.
Source: WAM