Children’s Developmental Center grand opening scheduled

Blank Children’s Hospital will host a grand opening celebration on Feb. 23 at its new center for children with developmental and physical disabilities. Iowa Health – Des Moines officials estimate the center will serve 6,000 children annually who need early diagnosis and comprehensive treatment for developmental conditions. Candidates for diagnosis and treatment at the Blank Children’s Developmental Center include children with autism spectrum disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, cerebral palsy, genetic disorders, muscular dystrophy, spina bifida and other developmental or physical disorders.  The grand opening event will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at the center, located in the Anna Blank Building next to Blank Children’s Hospital at 1206 Pleasant St. 

Blank Children’s Hospital will host a grand opening celebration on Feb. 23 at its new center for children with developmental and physical disabilities. Iowa Health – Des Moines officials estimate the center will serve 6,000 children annually who need early diagnosis and comprehensive treatment for developmental conditions. Candidates for diagnosis and treatment at the Blank Children’s Developmental Center include children with autism spectrum disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, cerebral palsy, genetic disorders, muscular dystrophy, spina bifida and other developmental or physical disorders.  The grand opening event will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at the center, located in the Anna Blank Building next to Blank Children’s Hospital at 1206 Pleasant St.