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Pediatric Emergency Department

When your child needs emergency care, you can count on us 24/7. We treat common and complex emergencies with compassion and expertise.

For Medical Emergencies

Call 911

Fast, Effective Emergency Care for Kids and Teens

In an emergency, children need different care than adults. From diagnostic procedures like x-rays and MRIs to medication dosages and surgical procedures, we are here for you.

We offer state-of-the-art emergency services provided by board-certified pediatric emergency doctors specializing in the unique needs of children.

Our goal is to help your little one return home as quickly as possible. We create a comforting, family-centered environment where kids can feel safe. Specially trained doctors diagnose and treat children with common illness as well as pediatric emergencies.

Pediatric Emergency Locations

St.Christopher's Hospital
Hospital

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children

Address 160 E Erie Ave Philadelphia, PA 19134-1011
Phone (215)427-5000
Reading Hospital
Hospital

Reading Hospital

Reading Hospital is the flagship, Magnet Recognized, acute care hospital of Tower Health. Located in West Reading, Pennsylvania, Reading Hospital is a 697-bed hospital that is home to many top-tier specialty care centers.

Address 420 South 5th Avenue West Reading, PA 19611
Phone (484)628-8000

Pediatric Conditions We Treat

We treat common and complex emergency conditions, including:

  • Allergic reactions with swelling (anaphylaxis)
  • Blurred vision or disorientation
  • Broken bones
  • Concussions
  • Deep cuts with heavy bleeding
  • Dehydration
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Fall injuries
  • Fever (children under two months of age)
  • Foreign objects
  • Head injuries
  • Paralysis or numbness
  • Persistent asthma attacks
  • Seizures
  • Severe headache or migraine
  • Slurred speech

Additional Emergency Services at St. Christopher's

In addition to expert pediatric emergency care, we offer:

  • Dedicated trauma area for life-threatening illnesses and injuries
  • Specialized emergency behavioral health services
  • Video interpretation services
  • Critical care transport services for children that need to be moved between facilities. Call 215-427-6900.
  • Child life specialists are on hand to explain tests and procedures in an easy-to-understand way
  • Social workers available to help with support services and community provider referrals

Families choose our pediatric emergency care services because we offer:

  • Expertise in pediatric emergency. Our emergency physicians, nurses and other health professionals treat nearly 70,000 children each year.
  • A team ready for anything. With a Level I Trauma Center, we have critical care specialists on-site 24/7.
  • Highly specialized care. We have the only verified and dedicated Pediatric Burn Center in the region. This means we provide the highest-quality burn care from injury through rehabilitation.
  • Quick access to specialists. Our pediatric orthopedists, cardiologists, neurosurgeons, general surgeons, and other specialists are on hand to provide fast care.
  • The resources of an award-winning children’s hospital that has been a regional leader for more than 140 years.
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Pediatric Trauma Center at St. Christopher's

Children with critical injuries get specialized care at our Level 1 Trauma Center. As one of only three hospitals in the region with this designation, we are uniquely qualified to deliver exceptional care.

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Child Life Program at St. Christopher's

Our child life specialists can help you, and your child prepare for an upcoming surgery or procedure. We can take you on a hospital tour and tell your child about their procedure in a way they can understand.