USF Pediatric Complex Clinic

07/02/2023

The 2023 hurricane season is here! We would like to remind everyone to come up with a hurricane preparedness plan now in order to keep your loved ones safe.

Recommendations:

1. Sign up for your county's medical shelter:
Plans can change at the last minute when a storm is coming so it is always a good idea to be registered for a medical shelter as a backup plan. Please see link below for the Hillsborough County Medical Shelter Registration Form. Reminder that once a storm is approaching, shelter registration closes - so this must be completed now.
https://hcflgov.formstack.com/forms/special_needs_registry_acknowledgement

2. Create a family emergency plan:
We recommend evacuating with your medically complex child to a safe zone as far away from the storm as possible before the storm makes land fall if at all possible. Consider staying with family, friends, or at a hotel out of range from the storm.
If you are unable to evacuate consider buying a generator and having a secure source of fuel or energy for your generator.
If you cannot afford to evacuate or buy a generator, consider staying at a medical shelter.

Please reach out to your medical provider if you are not sure what the safest course of action is if your medically complex child.

Link for more information on hurricane planning for your family: https://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/en/residents/public-safety/emergency-management/hurricane-and-tropical-storm-preparedness

3. Prepare for caring for your medically complex child
Have at least 2 weeks of medical supplies, food/formula, water
Have at least 1 month supply of all medications
Put together a hard copy list of your emergency contacts, medical providers, and medication list for reference if needed

Remember to stay up to date on the weather and storms during hurricane season, and please reach out to our team with any questions or concerns!

Official Website of Hillsborough County, Florida Government

11/10/2022

All Complex Clinic patients and their families are invited to our annual Christmas Party. Many of the USF and TGH providers that helped care for them will be joining as well. Please RSVP via MyChart. Hope to see you there!

09/28/2022

Our patient Karter and his beautiful journey!

09/26/2022

With the possibility of a hurricane hitting Tampa later this week, we are recommending that all our patients refill all of their prescriptions and equipment at this time. We recommend having at least 2 weeks worth of formula, food, water, medications, and supplies as soon as possible.

If your child is dependent on equipment that relies on electricity such as feeding pumps and ventilators and you do not have a generator at home, we recommend that you plan on staying at the nearest shelter to your home during the storm.

Please reach out to us via your MyChart portal, or call our office directly, with any questions or concerns.

Wishing a safe week,
The Complex Clinic Team