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Riley Hospital Virtual Tour
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Welcome to Riley Hospital for Children, the only hospital in Indiana devoted exclusively to providing
comprehensive care to children. The hospital, named for Hoosier poet James Whitcomb Riley, opened its doors in
1924. Today, Riley has 262 beds and more than 7,000 inpatient stays each year.
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Riley Hospital Virtual Tour of the Atrium
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The atrium serves as a welcoming area for families and the location for many patient events throughout the year.
Children love seeing the stuffed animals high above, tossing pennies in the "stream," and watching the glass
elevators. At the back of the atrium is the facade of the original hospital built in 1924, to the right is the
1971 addition, and to the left is the 1986 addition.
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Riley Hospital Virtual Tour of the Gift Shop
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The Raggedy Man Gift Shop is a favorite stop for patients and families. The gift shop name comes from a popular
James Whitcomb Riley poem. The idea for Riley Hospital came from friends of Mr. Riley who wanted to commemorate
the famed poet's life while providing a desperately needed pediatric medical care facility in Indiana.
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Riley Hospital Virtual Tour of the NICU
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Riley's Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU) provides the most comprehensive care in the state for newborns with
medical or surgical needs. These critically ill infants are transported directly from their local hospitals
many using our state of the art transport system. Riley's family-centered philosophy ensures quality care in the
warmest, most personal manner.
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Riley Hospital Virtual Tour of the Surgery Suites
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From day surgery to organ transplants, Riley Hospital performs more than 11,000 surgical procedures each year.
As Indiana's only facility for pediatric heart, kidney, liver and bone marrow transplants, surgical teams from
Riley Hospital and Indiana University Medical Center offer the best in patient care and in training future
generations of pediatric surgical specialists.
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Riley Hospital Virtual Tour of the Inpatient Rooms
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At Riley Hospital, separate treatment rooms keep a patient's room and the playroom as a "safe place" and free
from even necessary medical procedures. A parent is welcome to stay in a child's room overnight. Sleeping
accommodations are available on all non-intensive care units, along with televisions and telephones for patient
and family use.
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Riley Hospital Virtual Tour of the Burn Unit
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Riley Hospital has the only pediatric burn unit in the state. Special tubs, like this one, are for wound
hydrotherapy treatments. Children sit in the tub to have their burn wounds carefully cleaned, which helps their
skin begin to heal. Brightly painted walls make the tub rooms more child-friendly. Likewise, since many of these
kids are confined to Riley's Burn Unit for long periods of time, a large picture window overlooks the atrium and
keeps patients connected to what's going on around them.
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Riley Hospital Virtual Tour of the Rehab Center
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At Riley Hospital, occupational and physical therapies become "play" sessions for patients. Here patients
strengthen their bodies, fine motor skills, coordination and sensory development through interactive therapy
disguised as fun activities or sports. As always, family members are encouraged to take part.
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Riley Hospital Virtual Tour of the Riley Outpatient Center MSAs
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The Riley Outpatient Center was designed with a focus on the coordination of services and multi-disciplinary
centers, called Medical Specialty Areas (MSAs). This ensures that patient visits are organized, convenient and
comfortable.
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Riley Hospital Virtual Tour of the MICU
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The Mobile Intensive Care Unit (MICU) transports critically ill or injured patients from hospitals throughout
Indiana and the Midwest to Riley Hospital for Children. A special team including a doctor or nurse practitioner,
a nurse, a respiratory therapist and an emergency medical technician provides patients the same level of care
they would receive in one of Riley's intensive care units. Riley makes more than 1,200 transports each year in
four MICUs and recently began conducting neo-natal air transports.
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Riley Hospital Virtual Tour Patient / Doctor Interaction
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Riley doctors specialize in the care of children. They are committed to meeting the medical and emotional needs
of patients and their families. A staff physician is responsible for your child's medical or surgical care.
Often, these physicians are assisted by residents who are licensed doctors receiving advanced training.
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Riley Hospital Virtual Tour of the Family Library
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Virtual tour of the Family Library located in Riley Hospital for Children which focuses on Child Life. The
Family Resource Center, located in the access center of the ROC, offers visitors a medical research library and
access to the Internet.
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Riley Hospital Virtual Tour of the Wells Center
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Connecting Research with Kids, the Wells Center connects to Riley Hospital's fifth floor via Indiana's highest
sky-bridge. Many of Riley's doctors also conduct clinical care research in one of the Wells Centers 24 research
laboratories.
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Riley Hospital Virtual Tour of Cancer Center's Family Lounge
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Family lounges, like this one in Riley's Cancer Unit, offer a comfortable retreat from the child's room.
Extended hospital stays are stressful for patients and their families. Here one can relax, regroup or visit with
family and friends away from the sometimes-hectic hospital environment.
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Riley Hospital Virtual Tour of the PICU
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Virtual tour of the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) located in Riley Hospital for Children.
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Riley Hospital Virtual Tour Discussing Kids and Nurses
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Registered nurses, practical nurses and patient care assistants provide hour-to-hour care. On most units, your
child will have a primary nurse who coordinates care with other members of the health care team. Riley strives
to provide the best in comprehensive care to children by maintaining a low patient-to-nurse ratio.
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Riley Hospital Virtual Tour of the Toddler Unit Playroom
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Riley Hospital believes in letting kids be kids. What better place for this than a playroom? Special play areas
like this one provide a place for games, crafts or activities. Whether it's board games with a parent or an
organized music therapy session, playroom activities help children and families adjust to hospitalization.
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Riley Hospital Virtual Tour of the Ruth Lilly Learning Center
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Virtual tour of the Ruth Lilly Learning Center located in the Riley Outpatient Center (ROC).
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Riley Hospital Simon Tower Construction
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See an update of the construction at Simon Tower in Riley Hospital for Children.
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Riley Hospital Simon Tower Patient Areas
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See a tour of the new Riley Hospital for Children patient areas.
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