Family Birth Center

Telepeds

Newborns and children benefit from the care of our experienced staff and a network of expert providers. Silverton Hospital has joined OHSU's Telemedicine Network for pediatric specialty care.

Telepeds is an innovative new technology using two-way video cameras over a secure internet connection. If needed, it enables Silverton Hospital's Family Birth Center, Emergency Department and other staff to video link with a pediatric intensivist or neonatologist from Oregon Health & Sciences University (OHSU).

These pediatric specialists can be "in the room" with our physicians, staff and family – able to review patient information, and examine and talk with the older child, family members and doctors to help determine the best course of treatment.