Draper parents hope to never have to take their children to the emergency room, but if the need arises, you will want to have done your homework.
First, make sure you know all of the hospitals in the Draper area. If the one nearest to you is a Children’s Hospital, then you’re in luck. If not, you should find out if the hospital near you has child-sized equipment and facilities (like a waiting room with toys and cartoons).
Secondly, having a brief summary of your child’s health history with you at all times is invaluable in an emergency. This is especially important if you child is on any medication or takes vitamins regularly.
Third, enlist the help of your West Jordan, Draper, or Sandy pediatrician in finding the right emergency room for you and your child.
Lastly, when you’ve made an informed decision about your hospital choices, drive the route from your Salt Lake City home to the hospital. Find out exactly where the emergency room is located and become familiar with traffic patterns on the route.
My name is Melanie Green and I am very interested in kids health in Sandy. I am the owner of a Salt Lake City area home business that sells community.
If you would like to discuss community or an at-home business opportunity, contact me at (801) 272-5355 or visit me on the web at https://share-parents-of-utah.com/.
Remember Draper parents, plan ahead and keep your kids healthy!
The following online article was used for this post:
Cohen, Elizabeth, “How to find the best ER for your child”, April 10, 2008, http://edition.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/family/04/10/ep.kids.er/index.html?eref=rss_topstories, accessed on Sept. 19, 2012.
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