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ranked neonatal intensive care unit and other pediatric services that have already helped many children and families in the past. The new Children’s Hospital at Scott & White will be a dedicated pediatric hospital between Dallas and Austin. When a child is sick, the whole family is sick. A family-centered care approach is necessary to meet each child’s physical, developmental, and emotional needs. It will be reflected in the design of our new playrooms, where children will feel comfortable and in control. It will be visible in the acquisition of appropriately sized equipment, just right for children. A child’s healthcare needs are different from those of adults. So we’re building pediatric programs and services with room to grow. We will recruit the right talent, clinical experts, and allied health professionals who have decided to devote their careers to serving young patients. We will train an emerging generation of pediatric leaders. We will educate families and give them the support they need during their children’s illnesses. And we will glean insights into the mysteries of pediatric disease through medical research. We will offer hope for the future. Please join the Campaign for the new Children’s Hospital at Scott & White. And count on a promising future for all. ★ sw.org | Fall 10 THE CATALYST 39