I have cared for children with special health care needs as a pediatrician and pediatric cardiologist throughout my years of training and clinical practice. I have always admired the strength of these children and the dedication of their families. Managing their conditions while navigating a complex healthcare system and the challenges of everyday life could be overwhelming. My admiration grew further when I faced my own health burdens, recognizing the importance of guidance and support during difficult times and feelings of helplessness. This led us to establish Guidance Medical, a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to assist and advocate for children with special health care needs and their families. At Guidance Medical, we believe that loving and caring for your child should never be a burden.
-Vincent C. Thomas, MD
Founder
To provide assistance to children with special health care needs and
their families.
To promote the health, well-being and dignity of children.
We define children with special healthcare needs as falling into three or more of the following categories:
1) Have one or more chronic health condition(s) associated with significant morbidity or mortality
2) High risk or vulnerable populations with functional limitations impacting their ability to perform activities of daily living
3) Have high health care needs or utilization patterns, including require multiple (3 or more) sub-specialties, therapists, and/or surgeries
4) A continuous dependence on technology to overcome functional limitations and maintain basic quality of life.
Criteria were adapted as listed in the Delaware Families with Children with Medical Complexity Survey Final Report 2017 from Delaware Department of Health; Human Services; CMC Steering Committee
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