Henry Ford Pediatrics provides a special program called the Medical Home for Children to help families with children facing chronic diseases such as diabetes or developmental and physical disabilities. The goals of the Medical Home for Children include:
- Early identification of children with chronic diseases such as asthma and diabetes, and ongoing medical management to prevent complications of these diseases in children
- Early identification of children with developmental disabilities, and ongoing medical management to prevent development of secondary medical conditions in these children
- Health promotion for children with disabilities
- Transition to adult life and medical care
To schedule an appointment with a Henry Ford Pediatrician near you, please call 1-800-HENRYFORD (436-7936)