Whether treating a toddler in an emergency or supporting a teen through chemotherapy treatments, we are dedicated to the care of each patient. It’s through teamwork at every level of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and with you, the family, that we are able to achieve excellence in pediatric care.
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Research is a cornerstone of the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta mission to enhance the lives of children. In conjunction with Emory University School of Medicine, Georgia Tech and Morehouse, Children’s seeks answers to the most challenging childhood medical conditions through teaching and research.
Children who are overweight are now suffering from diseases once seen only in adults, such as hypertension, liver disease and Type 2 diabetes. That's why Children’s launched Strong4Life, a wellness movement designed to ignite societal change and reverse the epidemic of childhood obesity and its associated diseases in Georgia.
As a not-for-profit organization, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta relies on the generous financial and volunteer support of our community. Your donations directly impact the lives of each family served by Children’s and support many initiatives such as clinical excellence, research, teaching, wellness and charity care.
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Children's Neuropsychology team collaborates to provide excellence in patient care and clinical research. Director Thomas G. Burns, Psy.D., leads Neuropsychology Services.
Neuropsychology 5455 Meridian Mark Road NE Suite 180 Atlanta, GA 30342-1654 404-785-2849
Approximately 3,000 children are diagnosed with brain tumors in the United States each year, making brain tumors the most common solid tumor in children. At the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta with Children's Neurosciences Program, we treat more than 100 pediatric brain tumor patients each year.
Our pediatric concussion program combines the expertise of five subspecialties to deliver an individualized care plan for each patient. Our team is actively involved in concussion research and focused on quality initiatives to improve our approach to care. With a dedicated concussion nurse, we are able to help direct patients to the appropriate subspecialists who can help them return to normal activities.
Our Epilepsy Center is a Level 4 pediatric epilepsy center according to the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC)—their highest level of designation. Each year the specially trained staff treats hundreds of patients—nearly 1,000 epilepsy discharges, which is more than double the national average. We provide neurodiagnostic monitoring, clinical trials and both surgical and nonsurgical treatment options.
Research shows that children with heart conditions are more likely to have motor and language delays, as well as learning problems. Our experts can help your child work through any developmental issues.