At the Division of Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery, we are dedicated to making your stay with us as comfortable and convenient as possible. Our staff is available at all times to answer your questions and to help you and your child navigate the hospital experience.
In addition, Childrens Hospital Los Angeles offers a host of services for families, including child development specialists; language and cultural specialists; therapeutic art, music and writing programs for patients and siblings; and family support groups.
We know that any hospitalization, however brief, affects the whole family. So we’ve assembled this useful information for you:
• Read our Frequently Asked Questions.
• You may choose to look up a condition under our Conditions section or simply go to our Care Centers to learn more about the team and what they do to treat these conditions.
• Learn more about the resources offered by the Division of Family Centered Care Support Services.
• Get handy information about accommodations near the hospital and about transportation and parking.
• Airports within easy traveling distance from Childrens Hospital, include:
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Los Angeles International Airport
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Bob Hope Airport in Burbank
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Ontario International Airport
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John Wayne Airport in Orange County
• If you’re coming from outside the United States, you can obtain up-to-date information on visas at http://www.unitedstatesvisas.gov/
Preparing for Your Visit
Once your child’s surgery in the Division of Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery has been scheduled, one of our surgical nurses or care coordinators will provide you with a list of things you’ll need to do to prepare for that day.
You are welcome to take a tour of our facilities prior to admission, so you can know more about what to expect – and can pass on your sense of confidence to your child.
Here are more tips for talking to your child about his or her visit.
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