For many people, the prospect of injury or illness severe enough to need a hospital visit is scary, especially when children are involved. But Mendy’s Place at John C. Lincoln Deer Valley Hospital—the North Valley’s only hospital emergency center just for "mending" sick and injured kids—proves that a trip to the hospital can be reassuring.
In recognition of its value to the community, Mendy’s Place has been honored with the 2007 Star Award from the North Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (NPCC).
The NPCC Star Award is given annually to one area business that provides a substantial contribution to the community which has made a positive difference in area residents’ lives. The award was presented in ceremonies at Arizona State University West Thursday evening, May 4.
Named for JCLHN’s loveable mascot, Mendy’s Place was built to serve the growing numbers of North Valley children with asthma attacks or flu, screaming earaches or high fevers, or other childhood illnesses or injuries. Since its inauguration at the end of 1998, more than 75,000 children have been treated to Mendy’s special brand of high quality caring medical service.
Mendy’s Place was selected for the NPCC Star Award in response to its expanded service—in addition to doubling its space for patient care in 2005, in early October 2006 Mendy’s extended its hours of service to full-time to meet growing community demand.
By maximizing its time and space for young patients, and then restructuring its pediatric emergency health care delivery processes, Mendy’s Place has achieved patient satisfaction scores which rank in the nation’s top 1%.
Mendy's is situated on the ground floor of the main hospital building, which is located at 19829 North 27th Avenue, on the southwest corner of the intersection of Interstate 17 and the Outer Loop Freeway 101 in North Phoenix.
Care at Mendy’s Place is provided by pediatric emergency physicians, nurse practitioners and nurses. Staff in Mendy’s Place have been trained in pediatric assessment, development, disease management, and invasive procedures as well as becoming certified in pediatric advance life-support.
"Our strength has always been that we provide pediatric emergency care that is separate from the adult emergency room," says Kathy Northrop, RN, the clinical director of Mendy’s Place. "All our care is structured just for children, and the young families in our community tell us that’s important to them."
Like the rest of the Deer Valley hospital, the 12-bed Mendy’s Place has all-private rooms. Care at Mendy’s Place is provided by pediatric emergency physicians, nurse practitioners and nurses. Staff in Mendy’s Place have been trained in pediatric assessment, development, disease management, and invasive procedures as well as becoming certified in pediatric advance life-support.
All of Mendy’s medical equipment, supplies and furniture are designed for children, as is the interior design. With its brightly colored walls, child-sized beds and medical equipment designed especially for small patients, Mendy’s Place helps children feel less frightened while they’re receiving care.
Named for JCLHN’s loveable mascot, Mendy’s Place was built in 1998 with seven beds to meet the needs of young families who had begun flocking to the area. Mendy’s Place opened just before Christmas that year to serve the growing numbers of North Valley children with asthma attacks or flu, screaming earaches or high fevers, stitches or splints, or other childhood illnesses or injuries.
Area parents are increasingly recognizing the value of Mendy’s Place: while almost 4,700 young patients received care at Mendy’s in its first year of operations, that number jumped to almost 6,600 in the year 2000, about 8,500 in 2001, over 9,000 in 2002, more than 10,000 in 2003, 11,490 in 2004 and 14,600 in 2005. In 2006, a record-breaking 17,441 children were treated by Mendy’s pediatric medical professionals.
To learn more about Mendy’s Place or other John C. Lincoln programs and services, please visit to jcl.com. |