Pediatrics

Inpatient Pediatric Care at Blanchard Valley Hospital

Blanchard Valley brings together a diverse team of physicians, nurses, educators and other professionals specializing in the unique needs of children. We understand how stressful the hospitalization of a child can be, which is why we carefully design our services around those unique needs. Our nurses are certified in pediatric advanced life support and provide care in a family-centered, child-focused environment.

Young patients needing hospitalization receive specialized care at Blanchard Valley Hospital. Our services are designed to meet the needs of children and their families. We assist families and help them cope with the experience of hospitalizing a child. We further the relationship by properly preparing them before, during and after the child’s stay. We believe that fully understanding the treatment being administered to the child promotes a quicker, more complete recovery. Our doctors and staff members provide individualized care to every child during their stay. Care is supervised by the child’s own pediatrician or by one of BVHS' specially trained pediatric hospitalists who are available 24 hours a day.

BMI Calculator for Children and Teens

BMI, or body mass index, uses weight and height to calculate weight status and body fat for adults. BMI for children and teens also takes into account gender and age because healthy body fatness differs between boys and girls and changes as they grow.

The BMI calculator helps determine if a child is underweight, at an ideal weight, at risk of being overweight, or is now overweight. This calculator gives an approximate BMI for children from ages 5 to 19.