St. Mary’s Children’s Hospital in Bayside reopens
youth health care program after COVID-19 shutdown
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TIMESLEDGER | QNS.COM | MAY 7-MAY 13, 2021 9
BY JENNA BAGCAL
A children’s hospital in
Bayside last week reopened its
medical day care program for
teens and young adults more
than a year after COVID-19
forced it to shut down.
St. Mary’s Children’s Hospital
announced the return of
the Medical Day Healthcare
Program, which provides
intensive clinical and rehabilitative
care to patients
who struggle with chronic
medical conditions. According
to the hospital, many of
the patients who rely on this
program have experienced
significant physical decline
since March 2020.
“We’re relieved that we can
finally welcome clients back
to our program. St. Mary’s
has a tight-knit community
and we have strong relationships
with our families, so
this is a really emotional time
for everyone,” said Program
Director Allison McGeough.
Many of the patients in the
program are diagnosed with
chronic conditions like cystic
fibrosis, spina bifida, seizure
disorders, autism and various
neuromuscular disorders.
Through the program, individuals
receive daily rehabilitation
and nursing services
that help patients meet their
therapeutic goals and help
them with daily life activities.
“We know our families
have been patiently waiting
as they’ve struggled to keep
everything afloat. A lot of
work will need to be done to
reverse the significant physical
decline in our patients,
but we’re excited to be back
together again to help everyone
reach their fullest potential,”
McGeough said.
St. Mary’s was forced to
close back in March 2020
along with senior programs,
since the facility is regulated
as an adult nursing home. As
the only pediatric program in
the state, it provides patients
with constant care as well as
occupational, physical and
speech therapy.
During the pandemic,
the hospital has screened
all patients and families for
COVID-19 signs, symptoms
and exposure prior to coming
on site. Everyone entering the
facility undergoes temperature
checks and follows PPE
protocol.
Reach reporter Jenna Bagcal
by e-mail at jbagcal@
schnepsmedia.com or by phone
at (718) 260-2583.
St. Mary’s Children’s Hospital. Photo courtesy of St. Mary’s
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