07/27/2026

A pediatric department designed for the well-being of young patients

The healthcare facility has opened a pediatric department, meeting a growing demand for specialized care for children and their families.

RGBy Rédaction Gazette du VarJournalist 4 March 2025 Reading time: 1 min
Un service de pédiatrie conçu pour le bien-être des jeunes patients
Un service de pédiatrie conçu pour le bien-être des jeunes patients© La Gazette du Var
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The pediatric team's mission is to guarantee a quality healthcare journey tailored to the youngest patients. Pierrick Sanseigne, director of Clinique Saint-Michel, highlights the importance of this project: "This project was close to the hearts of our teams as well as the doctors, all of whom are highly committed to caring for children. We have seen a significant increase in pediatric procedures, rising from 1,016 in 2021 to 1,515 in 2023, with forecasts exceeding 2,000 children for 2024."

VARIETY OF PATHOLOGIES

Un service de pédiatrie conçu pour le bien-être des jeunes patients

The new department treats a variety of pathologies, ranging from ingrown toenails to skin tumors, as well as procedures in orthopedics, ENT, stomatology, urology, and ophthalmology. With this initiative, the clinic positions itself as a center of excellence in pediatric surgery. To make the hospital experience more pleasant, this pediatric space is equipped with 8 beds, a playroom, and a relaxation area for parents, creating a reassuring and playful environment. In collaboration with the association Attrap’rêves, the rooms are decorated with soothing themes such as "space station", "street art", and "fantastic animals". A Super Mario playroom is also available to the children, helping to reduce their anxiety related to surgical procedures. "Undergoing surgery can be a major source of stress for a patient, especially when it comes to a child. Our goal is to make them forget the hospital environment," concludes the director. Thus, the clinic is committed to offering a caring environment tailored to the needs of young patients, while reinforcing its role in the region's pediatric healthcare.

Un service de pédiatrie conçu pour le bien-être des jeunes patients

Laurette PARAY. Photos Clinique Saint-Michel.