The High Risk Infant Follow-Up Clinic

The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Kaiser Oakland cares for infants with a wide variety of serious medical conditions. Some of these conditions put babies at risk for possible developmental delay, hearing loss, and vision problems. As part of our patients’ overall care, we want to ensure our NICU graduates at risk for these problems are evaluated during their first formative years of life. We also want to make certain our families receive the services they need to help their children reach their full potential. These are the goals of the High Risk Infant Follow-up Clinic (HRIF Clinic).

The High Risk Infant Follow-up Clinic is a multidisciplinary clinic. Our team consists of specialists from the Neonatal ICU, Neurology, and General Pediatrics. The team evaluates our high risk NICU graduates 3 times in their first 3 years. At each visit the child receives a medical and a neuro-developmental evaluation. We discuss any concerns with the families and arrange any other services that may be needed.

Your child will be referred to the HRIF Clinic by your Pediatrician or NICU team upon discharge from the NICU. The HRIF Clinic reception staff will contact you regarding the date and time of your child’s appointment.

The HRIF Clinic is held in the Department of Pediatrics on the 6th Floor of the Mosswood Building located at 3505 Broadway in Oakland. (see map)

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