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Medical
Program
Many of the orphans in our China Care Children's Homes have birth
defects that can be corrected or alleviated with proper medical
treatment or surgery. Because we choose to do only smaller, simpler
procedures in the local hospitals, these children are sent to one
of China Care's Medical Children's Homes when further treatment
is necessary. China Care's Medical Children's Homes are currently
located in the capital city of Beijing and the southern city of
Dongguan. Here we have access to China's top specialists in cardiology,
neurosurgery, orthopedics, pediatrics, rehabilitation and other
specialties. The children are cared for in the Medical Children's
Home while they are receiving treatment. When a child is admitted
to the hospital for testing or surgery, one of our childcare staff
accompanies the child 24 hours a day to ensure continuity of care.
Our Medical Program staff accompany the baby on each visit to the
doctor or hospital, much as a parent would do for their own child.
These Medical Program coordinators advocate for the child and explore
all treatment options. They seek second opinions when necessary
and obtain discounts whenever possible. Our Medical Program coordinators
work together with the hospital to decide the best treatment plan
for each child, and they monitor his progress during his entire
stay in Beijing. Working together with the Medical Program director,
these coordinators obtain the best possible medical treatment at
the lowest possible cost.
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