Surgery Connect vs Imagine Pediatrics

Surgery Connect supports the parents and families of children who are having an outpatient procedure performed at St. Louis Children’s Hospital Specialty Care Center - West County (CSCC-West), St. Louis Children’s Hospital Specialty Care Center - South County (CSCC-South), Ambulatory Procedure Center (APC) or Same Day Surgery (SDS). The app provides information and instruction regarding: • a description of the procedure • the scheduled date and time of the procedure, including arrival time • important times at which the child should discontinue solid foods and clear liquids • preparation steps prior to the procedure, listed in timeframes of: the week before, night before and day of, including a What to Bring checklist • the waiting area, its amenities and wifi access • how to care for the child once back at home • symptoms of concern (after returning home) and what actions to take, should any occur • follow-up scheduling • contact information, directions and mapping for each location The app also supports secure messaging from the surgical team during the procedure, to give parents and /families updates during their wait.

Imagine Pediatrics is a trusted team of doctors, nurses, and social workers. We improve care for eligible children. Using our mobile app, you can connect with our team 24/7 for care in your home when your child needs it. We do not replace your child’s doctors or therapists. We are another layer of support to keep your child healthy at home. We provide advice, treatment, and even prescriptions when necessary. Imagine Pediatrics is available through select Medicaid health plans at no cost to our members. Call (833) 208-7770 to check if your child qualifies.