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Lupoli Family Pediatric Care Center

Clinically affiliated with Tufts Children's Hospital, Lawrence General's Lupoli Family Pediatric Care center offers patients on-site access to pediatric hospitalists. Our youngest patients and their families receive expert pediatric care, including access to top-notch Boston specialists, all right here in the Merrimack Valley.

In appreciation of a $250,000 gift to the hospital, made by Salvatore Lupoli, and in acknowledgement of the Lupoli family’s commitment to improving the lives of children, Lawrence General Hospital added the Lupoli family name to its inpatient Pediatric program.

Inpatient Pediatric Center at Lawrence General

In the colorfully painted, 14-bed inpatient unit, children, parents and caregivers comfortably interact with one another. Parents are encouraged to stay overnight with their sick child. WI-FI is available and use of cell phones is allowed. A wide range of DVD’s, books, and games are also available for your kids. A new Quiet Room is available for family members when needed, and our Playroom is full of toys, games, puzzles to keep our guests occupied and busy while staying with us.

Our pediatric center features bright, comfortable rooms that utilize the tops in medical technology. Below are a few quick facts regarding the center:

Fourteen beds
The only private pediatric patient rooms in the area
Family-friendly unit where families can stay overnight
Pediatric physicians from Tufts Children's Hospital available in the Center
20 PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certified nurses, pediatric anesthesiologists, and diagnostic imaging specialists from Lawrence General Hospital

Our Pediatric Center offers a caring, family-friendly atmosphere with 5 private rooms and 14 total beds, as well as access to:

Tufts Children's Hospital Pediatricians
Pediatric Anesthesiologists
Pediatric Diagnostic Imaging
Pediatric After-Hours Service when your pediatrician’s office is closed
Pediatric SANE Program (Pediatric Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner)

Tuft's Children's Hospital Specialists are available to provide care in the following areas:

Pediatric Cardiology
Pediatric Gastroenterology
Pediatric General Surgery
Pediatric Neurology
Pediatric Nephrology
Pediatric Endocrinology

Referrals for a specialist are required from your primary care physician. If you would like to reach the Lupoli Family Pediatric Family Care office, please call 978-683-4000.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you offer any specialty pediatric clinics or services locally?

Yes, in the past two years we have greatly expanded our roster of local services and specialties for the families of the region. These include: Pediatricians from Floating Hospital for Children now at Lupoli Family Pediatric Care 24/7, 365 days per year; New, family-friendly Inpatient Pediatric Center, featuring private rooms; New Pediatric Specialty Center at 25 Marston Street in Lawrence; Pediatric Cardiologists now available locally; Pediatric GI (Gastrointestinal) Specialists now available locally; Pediatric Neurologists from Tufts now available locally; Car Seat Check Program; Pediatric Surgeons from Tufts now now available locally; Pediatric Anesthesiologists on staff locally; Pediatric Diagnostic Imaging available; “Pediatric After Hours” Referral Service; Pediatric Sexual Assualt Nurse Examiner (SANE) Program;

Where can I get more information on the new Pediatric Specialty Center in Lawrence?

Visit our Pediatric Specialty Center page, or call 978-208-4916.

Do you have any private pediatric rooms at Lawrence General?

Yes, in the newly renovated Lupoli Family Pediatric Care center, we have five private rooms (with an in room bed for a parent too), available on a first come, first served basis.

Where do I get food?

If your child spends the night at the Hospital, then a parent tray is provided for breakfast free of charge. A discount coupon is given for other meals that you can use in the cafeteria.

Can my child sleep with me?

In the hospital, safety is a priority. Children under the age of 3 sleep in a crib. Other accommodations are needed for the comfort of the child always keeping safety in mind. Newborn infants sleep in size-appropriate cribs. Parents use a portable sleep-chair for sleeping, which is limited in space.

Can my family visit?

Yes. We prefer that only 1 adult stay overnight with the child due to lack of space and ease of staff being able to attend to your sick child. Visitors are discouraged if they are sick, and if the child needs rest to get better. Families must always consider that the hospitalized child may have an illness that requires no extra visitors for a period of time. Visits are best if brief and with limited people.

Will you awaken my child at night?

You must remember that your child is in the hospital overnight so that doctors and nurses can give your child the care he or she needs to get better. While we try not to wake up your child or you sometimes, it cannot be helped. We will always attempt to give care quietly, but we also need to do it in a complete and safe manner.

Where do we register?

Lawrence General Hospital provides in-room admissions and registration services for the convenience of your family.