Neonatal Growth and Development Follow-up Program
The neonatal growth and development follow-up program is designed for graduates of the Intensive Care Nursery at MeritCare Children's Hospital who are at risk for developmental delay.
The team approach
The program enables children and their families to see a variety of specialists in one location and on one day. This eliminates the need to schedule separate appointments.
The appointment lasts approximately four hours, however, the exact length of time will vary depending on the number of specialists the child needs to see.
Through the program, a team of health care professionals work together with children and their families to determine a care plan that meets the needs of everyone involved.
An individualized program
Following the appointment, the team of specialists will meet to develop a treatment plan based specifically on the child's needs. Community agency personnel are welcome to attend this meeting.
The team of specialists
Depending on the child's individual medical needs, the team may include the following:
- Neonatologist
- Pediatrician
- Cardiologist
- Neurologist
- Nutritionist
- Nurse
- Occupational therapist
- Respiratory therapist
- Social worker
- Endocrinologist
- Surgeon
- Rehabilitation specialist
- Geneticist
- Child psychologist
- Child psychiatrist
- Gastroenterologist
- Speech/language pathologist
- Physical therapist
The neonatal growth and development follow-up program is not designed to replace the care of the family doctor, but to supplement it. A full report is always sent to the child's family doctor.
Billing information
The treatment provided at the neonatal growth and development outpatient follow-up program is covered by most insurance companies and Medicaid. Fees will include a physician and facility charge as well as a charge for any therapies or studies completed.
For more information
For more information or to make an appointment, call
MeritCare Children's Hospital
(701) 234-6600 or toll-free (800) 828-2901
8 a.m. — 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, except holidays.
MeritCare Children's Hospital
The neonatal growth and development follow-up program is a program of MeritCare Children's Hospital, a specialty hospital within MeritCare Medical Center. MeritCare Children's Hospital is a 58 bed medical and surgical facility designated for the diagnosis, treatment and care of infants, children and adolescents. It is the only children's Hospital in North and South Dakota, which meets the strict criteria for full membership and is the principal pediatric referral center for the tri-state area.