CHCC said 146 children/adolescents — 0 to 18 years old — with special healthcare needs were seen by physicians from Shriners Hospitals for Children.
Of this number, 112 children were returning patients.
Thirty-four children/adolescents were listed as new patients, including seven from Rota and one from Tinian.
Nine admission planning forms were submitted for surgery, and six telehealth visits were organized.
CHCC said it utilized telehealth/telemedicine services to assist the children/adolescents, including those on Tinian and Rota.
The Shriners team consisted of orthopedic physicians Dr. Paul Moroz and Dr. Jonathan Pellett, and Sandy Zukeran, outreach coordinator.
“All of them are equipped to care for children with congenital and other childhood orthopedic issues, resulting from bone, joint, muscle and sports injuries,” CHCC stated.
During their visit, the outreach team members worked closely with CHCC pediatrician, Dr. Leticia Borja, and hospital staff member Shiella Marie Deray, “to ensure the success of the outreach efforts,” CHCC said.
The outreach team was also able to gather data from 106 subjects for its project regarding “Language Translation Services on Outreach Study.”
The CNMI data will be added to what was collected from the Marshall Islands in 2019.
Shriners Hospitals for Children is a nonprofit organization that aims to provide quality care to children with neuromusculoskeletal conditions, burn injuries and other special healthcare needs.
For additional information on orthopedic concerns or other children’s health concerns, contact the CHCC Children’s Clinic at 234-8951 or the Maternal & Child Health Bureau at 664-8701.
