Healthcare Professionals
It’s Easy to Refer Children to ChildServe
ChildServe offers expert pediatric care through a multidisciplinary team of specialists and a variety of services crafted around the needs of children and young adults. To refer a child or young adult to one of our programs, please reference our referral directory.
Provider Directory
Fred Klingbeil, MD
Medical Director, Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine
Phone: 515-251-5529 | Fax: 515-251-5520
5406 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, IA 50131
Leah Brandon DO, MSA, FAAP
Medical Director | Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
Phone: (515) 331-4537 |
5406 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, IA 50131
Hannah Jepson Slaughter, BSN, MSN, ARNP, PC-PNP
Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine
Phone: 515-251-5529 | Fax: 515-251-5520
5406 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, IA 50131
Christopher Smith, Ph.D.
Pediatric Psychology
Phone: 319-351-5437 | Fax: 319 -351-5432
2350 Oakdale Blvd. Coralville, IA 52241
Suzanne Richards, Ph.D.
Pediatric Psychology
Phone: 515-727-0272 | Fax: 515-727-8757
5406 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, IA 50131
Clinical Training Series
ChildServe is committed to providing relevant clinical education for healthcare professionals. Our clinical training program offers therapists, nurses, physicians, and other providers with continuing education opportunities throughout the year.
Nurses: Nursing CEUs will be awarded by ChildServe (provider IBON# 160). The amount of contact hours awarded varies with each course.
Therapists: Copies of course descriptions, objectives, and speaker credentials are available at the registration desk for those needing to submit them for continuing education credits. You will receive a certificate of completion.
ChildServe does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, creed or religion.
10-27-21 – Change Your Brain: Resiliency Training
Did you know that focusing on the positive can actually change your brain? Learn the science behind using optimism, physical activity and connection to rewire your brain toward resiliency.
Pediatric Palliative Care – February-December
This course covers topics such as the impact of illness on childhood
development, spirituality in healthcare, end of life care, and more.
All Clinical Trainings
Accommodations
*To ensure the discounted rates listed to the right, please indicate that you are with ChildServe when making your reservations.
Hilton Garden Inn
Rate: $79/night*
2.5 miles from ChildServe
8600 Northpark Drive
Johnston, IA 50131
For reservations, call 800-445-8667 or 515-270-8890.
Sleep Inn Hotel
Rate: $69/night*
7.5 miles from ChildServe
11211 Hickman Road
Urbandale, IA 50322
For reservations, call 515-270-2424.
Accreditations
Annual Outcomes
ChildServe regularly gathers patient satisfaction survey results, quality feedback, and census data to monitor our services and continuously work toward our long-term and short-term goals.
Work at ChildServe
ChildServe is searching for nurses and healthcare professionals who have a passion for helping children live a great life. We offer a robust schedule of educational opportunities and clinical trainings, competitive benefits packages, an award-winning wellness program, and we have received recognition through the Top Workplaces in Iowa Award for three years running.
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About
ChildServe improves the health and well-being of 4,600 children each year through specialized clinical, home, and community-based programs and services. We serve children with developmental delays, disabilities, injuries, and other special healthcare needs.
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Johnston | 515-727-8750
Ames | 515-232-7220
Des Moines | 515-280-5332
Iowa City | 319-351-5437
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