The conditions we treat at Horizons Pediatric Center PPEC
Cerebral Palsy
A group of neurological disorders that affect movement and muscle tone, stemming from damage to the brain before, during, or after birth.
Epilepsy
A central nervous system disorder characterized by recurrent seizures resulting from excessive brain activity.
Type 1 Diabetes
An autoimmune condition where the pancreas produces little or no insulin, requiring lifelong management of blood sugar levels.
Developmental Disabilities
A diverse group of chronic conditions due to mental or physical impairments that arise during the developmental phase.
Genetic Syndromes
Disorders caused by changes in genes or chromosomes, often resulting in varying physical, developmental, or cognitive disabilities.
Neurological Disorders
A broad category of conditions affecting the nervous system, leading to a range of functional limitations.
Cardiac Conditions
Heart-related disorders that can affect the organ’s structure, function, or rhythm, impacting overall health and stamina.
Respiratory Diseases
Diseases of the lungs and respiratory system that can lead to breathing difficulties and other systemic issues.
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Disorders affecting the digestive tract, which can impact nutrition, growth, and overall health.
Neuromuscular Diseases
Disorders that affect the nerves that control voluntary muscles, often leading to muscle weakness and atrophy.
Technology Dependencies
Medical conditions requiring the support of technology such as ventilators, tracheostomies, or feeding tubes for daily management.
Other Complex Disorders
A variety of chronic conditions that may not fit neatly into one category but require specialized, ongoing care.
Conditions We Treat
We treat various conditions and help children in all the aspects of their conditions that affect their lives, not just the physical ones.
What is PPEC?
A Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care (PPEC) center allows Medicaid-eligible children from birth through age 20 with medically-complex conditions to receive continual medical care in a non-residential setting. If approved for this care, children can attend a PPEC up to 12 hours per day while receiving nursing services, personal care, developmental therapies, and caregiver training.
A PPEC center provides quality medical care for children with complex medical conditions in the least restrictive environment possible. This setting allows children and their parents to thrive.
For parents of children with complex medical needs, the challenge of finding quality child care can be overwhelming. For many of these parents, leaving their jobs to be full-time caretakers is not an option. They need income and healthcare benefits to help offset the costs of caring for a child with complex medical conditions.
At most PPEC centers, children with complex medical conditions can play and learn with other kids in a safe, nurturing environment, allowing their parents to work and attend school to provide for their families. Horizons Pediatric Center PPEC offers more than just the typical healthcare provided at hospitals or doctor’s offices. We provide medical, nursing, psychosocial, developmental, and educational therapies along with playtime, meals, and snacks.
Along with administrative staff and your child’s physician, we have several Registered Nurses who work as a team to provide the best medical, developmental and educational care for your child every day.
Children who need skilled nursing services on a daily or weekly basis often need licensed physicians to work with them on a regular basis too.