This team is trained to prepare your child for surgery

As the saying goes, it takes a village to raise a child and when it comes to caring for your child’s health, it takes a special kind of village.

Planning a surgery for your child can be a stressful experience and something that impacts the whole family. At UTMB Health they believe providing expert care is just part of the equation.

Child life specialist, Regina Burdett with Houston Life's Melanie Camp, and pediatric surgeon, Dr. Maria Carmen Mora at UTMB Health's Clear Lake Campus Hospital (Copyright 2023 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)

When planning a surgery, the teams within UTMB Health’s pediatric units are specially trained to understand your child’s needs and they know what is needed to support your whole family through the process.

For surgeon, Dr. Maria Carmen Mora this level of care is something she is proud to provide working alongside people like Regina Burdett who, as a child life specialist, helps to guide families through the process of planning a surgery.

To learn about UTMB Health’s pediatric surgical services visit UTMBHealth.com or call 800-917-8906.

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In the video above, Houston Life goes inside UTMB Health’s Clear Lake Campus Hospital to learn more about how these specialized teams are supporting families through their pediatric surgery journey.


About the Author

Melanie Camp is a correspondent on KPRC 2’s Houston Life. 

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