EAU CLAIRE (WEAU) - Mayo Clinic Health System Eau Claire’s newly re-modeled pediatric and adolescent medicine department opens to patients on Monday, December 5.

The department is at the Mayo Clinic Health System's Luther Campus in Eau Claire. Mayo Clinic Health System says the state of the art facility has several new features including pediatric IV room for young patients, a private nursing room for mothers, and colorful surroundings to help create a relaxing atmosphere for kids.

Department Chair Dr. Teri Stevenson told us Thursday "It's really a nice, playful, fun area and lots of bright colors to make kids feel comfortable and not be anxious when they come to the doctor."

Mayo Clinic Health System says its pediatricians will still see patients at its Clairemont Campus and at other locations around northwest Wisconsin.

The department also has an open house on Saturday, December 3 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. It's located at 1400 Bellinger Street in Eau Claire.