The new unit is located on the 11th floor of the hospital and will also provide space for children with chronic illnesses or those recovering from surgery and injuries.
The expansion brings the hospital's inpatient capacity to 235 beds.
A former patient credits the care she received at the hospital with shaping her outlook on the future.
"My experience here was nothing like I imagined. I walked in not wanting to go and walked out not wanting to leave," she said. "Even more children and families will have the opportunity to experience the same incredible care that I did."
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