St. Mary’s Home for Disabled Children in Norfolk, Virginia is VVFC’s January/February 2007 Immunization Champion. For more than 60 years this 88 bed non-profit facility has cared for some of the most severely disabled children in Virginia as a result of birth disorders, accidents, illness or child abuse. Jane Mines, RN is the facilities clinical nurse and has ensured that each resident has a complete immunization history and is up to date on vaccines according to the current schedule. VIS are provided to the parent or guardian at the time of admission and are also mailed out. Jane ensures that all of the residents receive the influenza vaccine yearly. Pediatricians from North Shore Pediatrics follow all of the patients. St. Mary’s offers around the clock care and each child receives a specialized education program that includes physical, occupational, recreational and speech therapy; art, music, adaptive computers and audiovisual aids; and specially-designed field trips and camp experiences. The staff at St. Mary’s is truly remarkable and are very committed to the children they care for.
*VVFC announces its “Immunization Champion” on a bi-monthly basis coinciding with each publication of “The BackPage”. Immunization Champions are nominated by VVFC staff.