World-class pediatric care is now available in North County.
Pediatric ER
The St. Louis Children’s Hospital at Northwest HealthCare emergency room (ER) is now staffed 24-7 by Washington University pediatricians and nurses whose entire focus is caring for children with a variety of illnesses and injuries.
Common pediatric conditions treated at Northwest Healthcare’s pediatric emergency unit include:
- Minor injuries
- Asthma and respiratory illnesses
- Dehydration
- Broken bones and fractures
- Cuts, scrapes and lacerations
- Acute belly pain
- Ear aches
- Flu
- Vomiting
In cases where more specialized care is required, the staff will quickly arrange for transport to St. Louis Children’s Hospital.
Getting to Children’s Hospital at Northwest HealthCare
For more information, visit Northwest HealthCare's main website.