Pete Hetherington, DO

Pete Hetherington, DO is a doctor's office located at 1212 Pleasant Street in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. This institution specializes in providing health care services to children, with a focus on family-centered care. The institution is affiliated with Blank Children's Hospital, a service of UnityPoint Health – Des Moines, which is dedicated to meeting the unique health care needs of children. Blank Children's Hospital offers amenities such as family space, play areas, and a family-centered care philosophy to ensure that families are actively involved in their child's healing process. The hospital is one of two in the state that trains future pediatricians and offers training opportunities for nurses, pharmacists, radiology technicians, and Child Life Specialists. Blank Children's Hospital also runs programs that reach across the state in areas such as advocacy, injury prevention, community health, and medical outreach. The hospital was founded in 1944 by the A.H. and Anna Blank family in honor of their son Raymond, and has been providing specialized pediatric care for over 75 years. The institution continues to uphold the legacy of the Blank family through its commitment to caring for all children, both within the hospital walls and beyond.