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Step inside Palmetto Health Children's Hospital and you'll immediately know you are surrounded by people who have dedicated their lives to caring for children. You'll find kid friendly features everywhere and a skilled team of pediatric professionals all located under one roof and sharing one goal — to provide coordinated, compassionate care to South Carolina's children and their families.

Every detail has been carefully considered so that you can focus on your child's well-being while a team of pediatric experts takes care of your child's medical needs. The state's first freestanding Children's Hospital offers family-centered patient rooms, playrooms. Family spaces make it easy for parents to stay close to their children throughout hospital stays and during outpatient treatments.   

This hospital, through the eyes of children, was designed as a bright, happy place that feels like home.

7 Richland Medical Park
Columbia, SC 29203
803.296.KIDS

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How Can I Teach My Child Healthy Dental Habits?

We have learned that good dental care is definitely modeled behavior. Let your child see you caring for your teeth and gums on a frequent basis.

It is important for parents to understand that a child of four or five does not have the motor skills necessary to brush properly and a child that age certainly cannot floss effectively. Parents need to be diligent from six months to three years of age to keep the child's mouth clean.

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