Due to the scarcity of centers in Puerto Rico that offer therapeutic services similar to ours at the Centro de Aprendizaje del Niño, we are at maximum capacity to accommodate 54 children. That's why we've started the construction of an annex spanning 14,297 square feet, with an approximate cost of $5.2 million, of which we already have $3,773,000 secured for the project. This new space will feature a gymnasium, indoor garden and patio, and 14 classrooms capable of accommodating up to 120 children aged 2 to 9. This additional space will be crucial in mitigating the devastating impacts that all the interruptions in education in Puerto Rico (such as the passage of hurricanes Irma and Maria, the earthquake affecting the southwest area, and the arrival of COVID-19) have had on the emotional and educational development of our children. It will enable us to offer an educational alternative that integrates therapeutic services in a viable, effective manner, tailored to the individual needs of each child, in close collaboration with their parents and/or caregivers.
Our Mission
The primary mission of the Sociedad Pro Hospital del Niño is to contribute to the rehabilitation of children with physical and / or mental disabilities with the vision of continuing to expand the services that we currently offer, with a focus on rehabilitation and integration into the society of the child with disabilities.
Our Values
The Sociedad Pro Hospital del Niño is distinguished by its track record of success in serving the care, treatment, and rehabilitation of pediatric patients. The basis for achieving the goals in each treatment plan is based on the values that govern our organizational culture.
Our Services
The Sociedad Pro Hospital del Niño is distinguished by its track record of success in serving the care, treatment, and rehabilitation of children with special needs.
Casa de Salud
We are the only Pediatric Skill Nursing Home in Puerto Rico that provides 24/7 nursing services, medical and therapeutic care to each patient according to their needs. Admitted patients are custodians of the Department of the Family and have chronic physical and / or mental health conditions.
Centro de Aprendizaje del Niño (CAN)
Established in 2011is an intensive learning and therapeutic center specialized in the development of academic, social, behavioral and communication skills for children from 2 – 5 years composed by an interdisciplinary team of health professionals, where the integral and global learning of our children is promoted in all areas of development.
Psychology Services
Our services include: Psychometric Evaluation, Psychoeducational Evaluation and Psychological Therapy.
Private outpatient therapy services and under Avanzando Juntos and Special Education programs, which include:
– Speech and Language Therapy Discipline that works with communication problems related to the patient’s speech and language, such as problems with articulation, voice, rhythm, understanding and expression of spoken or written language. We conduct evaluations to diagnose these problems and offer individualized treatment to address them. We also offer oral-motor and dysphagia therapy.
– Physical therapy Service that works with conditions that affect or interfere with the typical development of body movement. The patient is evaluated, and an appropriate intervention plan is developed for each case, using the typical sequence of motor development as a frame of reference.
– Occupational Therapy Service offered to minors to strengthen school development, motor planning and activities of daily life. Therefore, the patient achieves the maximum benefit of independence possible, within their limitations. We offer evaluation, screening, and management of a treatment plan for minors with physical and / or mental differences.
Casa de Salud Health Faculty
Elizabeth Pagán Feliciano, MD, FAAP
Medical Director – Pediatrician
Rosana Mejía León, MD
Pediatrician
Patricia Rodríguez Reyes, MD, FAAP
Pediatric Infectologist
Board of Directors
President – Mr. Rafael Pagán González
Vice President – Attorney Edgardo Rivera Rivera
Vice President – Mr. Paul Cleary Rooser
Vice President – Dr. Isabel Candal Vicente
Secretary – Mr. Efraín Rodríguez de la Paz
Assistant Secretary – CPA Carmen Rosich Nevárez
Treasurer – CPA Gilberto del Valle López
Assistant Treasurer – CPA Manuel Viota
Auditor – CPA José M. González Santos
Director – Mr. Patrick Alemán Presno
Director – Mr. Edwins Montaño Allendres
Director – Mr. Luis Vivaldi Viguie
Director – Mrs. Marilí de la Puebla Camacho
Director – Mrs. Ivonne Crespí Borrás
Director – Mrs. Nayda Berrios Colón
Director – Mr. Enrique (Kike) Cruz
Director – Dr. Jorge Toro
Director – Attorney Jan Carlo Rodríguez
Community Member – Mrs. Vivian Cestero de Casellas
Community Member – Mrs. Vanessa Dávila