Our Pediatric Unit provides quality medical and nursing care to children requiring general medical and surgical services. The 12-bed Unit cares for children from infancy to age 13. Our certified pediatric nursing staff specializes in family-centered care, allowing parents to be involved in many aspects of a child's care.

Parents are encouraged to spend the night with their child as well as participate in baths and mealtimes: a cot and meal trays are provided for parents. A well-stocked Play Room includes numerous toys, games and videos, as well as the most popular “cure” in the hospital: mobile Nintendo Play Stations that can be moved into any child’s room.

While parents of hospitalized children may visit anytime, visiting hours for friends and relatives are 11 a.m– 8 p.m, seven days a week.

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Our outpatient services offer the effectiveness and innovation you would expect from one of the state’s most remarkable rehabilitation programs. Staffed with a highly respected multi-disciplinary team, we offer patients the best opportunity available to rebuild their lives and regain their independence.

Structured therapy programs, physician clinics, sophisticated diagnostic testing, education and support groups, home services and innovative community reentry programs are all part of the continuum of care provided.

Unique Features

• Our patients are the center of a treatment team which includes: rehabilitation medicine physicians, psychologists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, language pathologists, metabolic specialists, case managers and many others.

• Families actively participate in the recovery process and receive on-going education, support and counseling.

• Cognitive rehabilitation is often a component of a patient’s program, including activities to recover memory, critical thinking skills and other cognitive abilities. Cognitive retraining and compensation strategies are developed by using computer programs, group dynamics, social interaction and regular activities in the community.

• Frequent trips to museums, shopping centers and other public places give patients the opportunity to practice new skills. Patients are accompanied by physical and occupational therapists as well as family members.

• Regularly structured classes in a variety of pursuits – such as Tai Chi, crafts and computer skills – help patients build confidence and develop new interests.

• Coordinated rehabilitation services are also provided to patients in their home. Services focus on day-to-day function and problem solving within the home environment.

• Recreational therapists help patient continue their favorite hobbies and activities, whether gardening or fishing, as well as learn new ones. Patients also have the opportunity to learn a full range of adaptive sports, including snow skiing, sailing and tennis.

• Our Driver Assessment Program evaluates a patient’s skills for safe driving and provides retraining in the use of hand controls or other adaptive equipment. Program includes testing of vision, perception and reaction times, as well as on-the-road evaluation and training.

• Our Continuing Rehabilitation Center offers highly structured day and half-day treatment programs for brain injured and stroke patients. Treatment is a combination of individual and group therapy provided in our facility as well as the community. Participants and therapists meet regularly to review progress toward rehabilitation goals and plan activities.

• Work Conditioning is an intense, goal-oriented program which focuses on improving strength, endurance and awareness of body mechanics, through activity and work stimulation. It is designed to restore a patient’s capacity and function, allowing them to return to work.

• Work Site Assessment offers an evaluation of the physical barriers in the work site as well as the patient’s ability to meet the requirements of the job. Our specialists work closely with employers and employees in making job site recommendations.

Additional Specialty Services include: Orthopedic Rehabilitation, Osteoporosis Exercise Class, Wheelchair Seating and Mobility Clinic, Spasticity Management, Prosthetics/Orthotic Clinic, Wound Care Program, Upper Extremity/Hand Program, Bracing Clinic, Hearing Aid Fitting/Training, Cancer Rehabilitation, Comprehensive Back Program and Sports Clinics.

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St. Jude Medical Center is pleased to provide you with high quality MRI services in a pleasant outpatient setting. St. Jude Open MRI is conveniently located three blocks north of our medical center. The open architecture and design is ideally suited for all patients, including children and larger adults, as well as those who are anxious or claustrophobic.

Our goal is to make the entire experience as comfortable as possible while maintaining the highest technical quality available. We do this by providing:

• A friendly, courteous staff
• Board certified, fellowship trained radiologists
• MRI advanced trained technologists
• Patients may request their images be downloaded onto a CD for their records
• In most cases, same-day appointments
• Convenient parking available on site.

Is there any risk?
MRI is very safe. There are no known health risks associated with the current magnetic field or the radio waves. Patients are not exposed to ionizing radiation, which is found in traditional X-ray. Because of the potential harmful effects associated with some metallic objects in a magnetic field, you should check with your physician or MRI technologist if:

• You're pregnant
• You've had brain, ear, eye or other surgeries
• You've had any implants or implanted electronic devices

To ensure your comfort and safety, you will be asked to complete a safety questionnaire before your exam.

Is any preparation necessary?
No special preparation is required. You may eat normally and go about your daily routine. Continue to take any medication prescribed by your doctor unless otherwise directed.

Please do not wear eye make-up, jewelry, any body piercing, watch, hairpins, or clothing with metal. Do not bring unnecessary valuables.

What to expect during the Open MRI exam
The Open MRI is probably one of the easiest and most comfortable exams you may experience. During the exam a technologist will position you onto a padded table, and ask you to lie still. You will hear a knocking sound as each image is acquired. Our Open MRI can be 50 percent faster than traditional Open MRI; however, the length of the exam depends on the particular test your doctor has ordered for you.

St. Jude Open MRI is located at 1480 S. Harbor Blvd., Suite 15 in La Habra. Click here to request an appointment for an Open MRI or you may contact a scheduling representative at (714) 446-5672.

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