About Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Uniquely designed for patients ages 18 and under, the Pediatric Emergency Center has achieved 100% compliance with the Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) Program's National Pediatric Readiness Project. The assessment tool empowers emergency departments to improve their capability to provide high-quality care for children, also known as being “pediatric ready.”
Our board-certified pediatric emergency medicine specialists and pediatric nursing staff work together to provide the highest level of care available when every second counts. In recent years, USA Health has recorded about 40,000 patient visits a year to the pediatric emergency department.
The newly expanded center opened in spring 2024 and is nearly 19,000 square feet, more than double the size of the former emergency department. It features 30 treatment areas, including 25 private treatment rooms, two behavioral health rooms, areas for major medical treatment and resuscitation, an isolation area for patients with infectious diseases, and a private space dedicated to the care of pediatric sexual assault patients.
We understand that bringing a child or teenager to the emergency department can be an overwhelming experience. That’s why we focus on offering family-centered care to make sure patients and their caregivers receive the support they need. In addition to our highly trained staff, the following enhancements and services are available:
