The PATCHES JOURNEY
Love, support, and care dedicated to the most vulnerable.Life-threatening illness can strike any child of any race or religion, rich or poor.
The PATCHES JOURNEY
Love, support and care dedicated to the most vulnerable.
Life-threatening illness can strike any child of any race or religion, rich or poor.
PATCHES VILLAGE
Caring for the Most Vulnerable
In the early 2000’s Kyle Smith, a newly qualified RN, learned of a young mother living in deep South Dade who was dependent on “borrowing” electricity from her neighbor to provide critical respiratory treatments for her severely asthmatic child. The mom fell out with her neighbor, who denied access to her power. The mom trudged in the heat of summer with her asthmatic baby in her arms to the nearest medical center for help. By the time she arrived the child had passed away.
Kyle was devastated and knew she had to find an answer. In her own words, she felt deeply that by walking away she would become part of the problem.
Through her dedication and that of a small group of passionate caregivers, PATCHES was born, and legislation was passed by the State of Florida to create a dedicated facility for the care of children with chronic and severe illness. It was just the beginning of a journey that has saved and improved the lives of thousands of ill children and their families.
Come join us on this journey.
PATCHES MISSION
PATCHES is a place where children with complex medical needs are given culturally sensitive, compassionate nursing care regardless of the ability to pay. By providing best practice interventions our nurses and therapists help each child reach maximum health so they can develop, thrive and grow.
WHO WE ARE
An Oasis of Healthcare
Life-threatening illness can strike any child of any race or religion, rich or poor. The child’s healthcare is pitted against the parents’ financial survival. For all families it is an unpredictable, often harrowing journey. And for many children, it’s a matter of life and death.
OUR PARTNER
Heartbeats for PATCHES
Heartbeats for PATCHES’ mission is to raise funds to support the diverse critical needs of the children, their families, and the essential services not funded by Medicaid that PATCHES nursing center provides them.
OUR PARTNER
Heartbeats for PATCHES
Heartbeats for PATCHES’ mission is to raise funds to support the diverse critical needs of the children, their families, and the essential services not funded by Medicaid that PATCHES nursing center provides them.