A Continuum of Care
A wide range of health care services are available at Border Children's to promote a continuum of care for each of our patients. Pediatric specialists at Border Children's may include:

• audiologists
• dentists
• dieticians/nutrition
• consultants
• occupational therapists
• orthodontists
• orthotists
• physical therapists
• respiratory therapists
• speech pathologists

The center may work with out-of-town specialists to provide pediatric health care services that may not be readily available in El Paso.

Case Management
Border Children's offers case management services for children and their families under the direction of a nurse coordinator or case manager who:
- coordinates relationships between the child, family and school refers families to local social/community agencies that may be able to assist them.

Disease/Injury Management
By learning disease/injury management skills, children and their family members can actively participate in the treatment process. Border Children's:

• provides education and information to families so they can help with their child's care and treatment
• prepares children to manage their own medical conditions

Pediatric Physical Rehabilitation Medicine
Border Children's offers comprehensive on-site rehabilitation services designed specifically for children who have suffered a physical injury or who have functional limitations due to their medical condition, such as cerebral palsy or spina bifida. Rehabilitation services include speech, occupational and physical therapy.

Treatment Clinics

• Assistive Technology
  Helps maintain correct size and fit for prosthetic devices
  
• Cardiology
  For treatment of cardiac disorders and related health problems
  
• Craniofacial Anomalies
  For children with cleft lips, cleft palates, microtia, and other abnormalities
  
• Dermatology
  Focuses on pediatric skin treatment for problems ranging from eczema to skin cancer
  
• Developmental Pediatrics
  Monitors a child's developmental problems, such as Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and other behavioral problems
  
• Endocrinology
  For metabolic/growth problems related to hormone disorders
  
• Gastroenterology
  For treatment of digestive and intestinal problems that may cause developmental delays
  
• Genetics
  Helps identify genetic disorders such as Crouzon Syndrome, Trisomy 18, Marfan's Syndrome and others
  
• High Risk Newborns
  Monitors newborns with low birth weight and other problems that may cause developmental delays
  
• Immunology-Pulmonology
  For childhood lung and immune system problems, including cystic fibrosis and asthma
  
• Nephrology
  For chronic illnesses associated with kidney function
  
• Neurology
  Evaluates brain function for chronic conditions of thenervous system
  
• Orthopaedics
  For arthritis, joint replacement, scoliosis, spina bifida and other disorders
  
• Pediatric Physical Rehabilitation
  Specially focused therapies for children who've suffered physical trauma or other serious injuries
  
• Rheumatology
  For juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and other connective tissue disorders
  
• Spina Bifida
  Comprehensive treatment for children diagnosed with spina bifida to help the child achieve maximum functional potential
  
• Texas Health Steps (THS)
  Assists children of low-income families by providing regular immunizations and health check-ups