Our Emergency Departments are 20 percent faster than the average of 33 leading national pediatric hospitals. We also treat more kids than anyone else in the nation—more than 200,000 visits a year.1 So, we know how to treat everything from broken bones to brain injuries.
Children's offers pediatric emergency/trauma care at our three hospitals:
We know that children aren't just small adults. That's why our emergency medicine pediatricians are all board certified and specially trained to care for children and teens. Our emergency doctors, nurses, technicians and other medical professionals also use special medical procedures, supplies and equipment. So, your family can rest assured that your child is getting the expert care he deserves.
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First hand experience from grateful parents:
We had to take our son when he was 4 days old to the ER here...there was quick complimentary valet parking and our son was seen within 10 minutes. We waited less than 5 minutes to begin paperwork. This hospital is amazing!
I was there last Friday...in at 7 out before 8...truly amazed by how diligent and amazing you guys are...keep up the great work!
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Urgent Care
If your child needs urgent care and his condition is not life threatening--visit a Children's Urgent Care Center near you. Children's has five convenient neighborhood locations throughout metro Atlanta. We treat children and teens for minor illnesses and injuries--from colds to concussions.
Fracture Care
The Fracture Care Program is located within the Children's Urgent Care Centers and the Children's at Egleston and Children's at Scottish Rite Emergency departments, making the diagnosis and treatment of fractures, sprains and strains in children and teens more convenient for families.
Concussion Program
Children's Concussion Program takes a multi-disciplinary approach to delivering care to children and teens with head injuries. The pediatric-trained team provides seamless, coordinated care for mild concussion and severe traumatic brain injuries from birth to age 21. Our dedicated concussion nurse helps coordinate each child's care across the continuum.
The Children's Emergency Departments are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to handle your child's illness or injury.
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Hughes Spalding is owned by Grady Health System and managed by HSOC Inc., an affiliate of Children's.
1 Copyright 2011 Child Health Corporation of America.