| Neonatology
Developmental Progress Clinic (DPC)
Schedule for Appointments
The main purpose of the DPC is to monitor the development of children
who were cared for in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
At hospital discharge we often do not know which children will have
problems that could interfere with growth, walking, talking or learning.
Some infants may have subtle problems with movement, feeding and/or
sleep. Other infants will not have any problems. Still
others may have severe delays. Early identification of problems
allows for services to be provided at a time when they can do the
most good.
The visits to our clinic will provide you with information about
your child's current development. If problems are identified
during one of these visits additional testing and/or services may
be recommended. Our recommendations can range from an appointment
to see a medical specialist, such as a pediatric ophthalmologist
for a vision assessment, to a physical therapy evaluation for motor
problems.
There are several follow-up schedules we adhere to. Please
click on the description that best describes your child's follow-up.
- Primary Health Care and Developmental
Follow-up Schedule. My child receives primary medical care
(checkups and immunizations, etc.) and developmental follow-up
from the DPC at Hughes Spalding Hospital.
- Developmental Follow-up Schedule.
My child receives developmental follow-up only through
a DPC clinic and receives primary medical care (checkups, immunzations,
etc.) from another physician or clinic.
For appointments or additional information, contact Vickie Reid
or Jacquelyn Walton at 404-778-1450.
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