Having a loved one in the hospital can be stressful. It may disrupt family routines and family life. To support families, we offer:

• unrestricted visiting hours for immediate family
• parent/patient involvement on the care team
• family-centered care philosophy.
  

In addition, we provide the following services:

• RTS Bereavement Support Group - This perinatal loss program supports families who have experienced loss of an infant through newborn death, stillbirth, ectopic pregnancy or miscarriage. Telephone follow-up and a family support group are available. Referral and information: (320) 251-2700, ext. 53528.
• Depression After Delivery Support
  Trained staff provide support, referrals and follow-up for women at risk or who experience postpartum depression. Let your nurse know if you need more information or a follow-up phone call after you go home.
• Pediatric Bereavement Services - This comprehensive grief program offers assistance through communication, support and grief materials to the dying child and the family experiencing this devastating event. Please call (320) 251-2700, ext. 71319, for more information.
• NICU Follow-Up Clinic/Infant Apnea Program - Learn more about the NICU Follow-Up Clinic
• Lactation Consultants/Breastfeeding Resource Center - IBCLC-certified consultants support breastfeeding families and advise and educate new mothers on the benefits and technique of breastfeeding. Telephone consultation is also available. For more information, please contact our lactation consultants at (320) 251-2700, ext. 52311. Learn more about our lactation program services.
• Family Learning Center - This resource center contains newsletters, pamphlets, books, videos and Internet access. Patients and parents will find information on infant care, children, parenting , nutrition and support. The center includes a lounge area and is located on 3 North.
• Family Lounge - The Children's Center has three family lounges with dining areas, microwave, TV/VCR, phone and computer with Internet access. The Family Birthing Center has a family lounge with TV computer with Internet access and pop machine.
• Animal-Assisted Therapy - A trained therapy dog, accompanied by its handler, visits patients to provide assistance with coma patients, physical therapy and pain management. The therapy dog provides comfort and distraction to both children and adults. For more information, please call the care center social worker at (320) 251-2700, ext. 52257.

Other Services

• Hospital-based domestic violence program
• Child passenger safety information
• Childbirth preparation education
• HEAR First program (newborn hearing screen)
• CaringBridge (personalized Web page to keep families and friends updated on a patient's health condition)
• St. Cloud Hospital Home Care can provide NICU follow-up visits and other services to high-risk infants and children. Services include IgG infusions, synagis injections, bilirubin lights and pediatric rehabilitation therapy. Please call (800) 835-6610 for more information.

See our Women's Health page for women-specific services.