Emergency Department

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The Emergency Department is experiencing a high volume of patients. Thank you for your patience.
The Children’s of Alabama Emergency Department (ED) has more than 72, 000 visits yearly and provides 24-hour care for children presenting with illness, or injury. Because Children’s of Alabama is nationally ranked in all 10 specialties, the ED team has the privilege to provide care for children not only within Birmingham and its surrounding communities, but also those from all over the U.S.

The Emergency Department participates in a community-based emergency plan established by the Birmingham Regional Emergency Medical Services System. The ED works in conjunction with the Regional Poison Control Center housed within the Children’s of Alabama.

The ED at Children’s of Alabama is:

• The only Pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center in Alabama and serves all areas in the southeast.
• Nationally recognized for excellence by the Emergency Nursing Association as a Lantern Award Recipient.
• Comprised of 47 patient rooms, 4 resuscitation/trauma rooms, a minor procedure room, a pelvic exam room, and features a 16-room area to serve behavioral health patients.

Our ED staff partner with other members of the multidisciplinary team to conduct research, pursue publication, assist with clinical innovation, and engage in quality improvement to support patient, community, and staff outcomes.

*Children’s provides 24/7/365 valet services for patient families visiting our Emergency Department located at the corner of 5th Avenue South and 16th Street. Valet services are also provided for guests who use wheelchairs or other mobility assistance devices to get around Russell Campus. This is a free service to our guests*
 

Children's of Alabama Emergency Department Address
1601 5th Avenue South
Birmingham, Al 35233
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Please dial 911 immediately in case of an emergency.

Here are some departments associated with the Emergency Department.

Critical Care Transport
Poison Control and Injury Prevention
Concussion Clinic