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Emergency Care for Children

Emergency Care for Children

In case of emergency, call 9-1-1 now.

Oklahoma Children's Hospital OU Health

1200 Children’s Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
(405) 271-4876

You can’t predict when your child will need emergency care, so rely on Oklahoma Children’s Hospital, the only emergency room in the Oklahoma City metro offering 24/7 care from specially trained pediatric emergency doctors and nurses who use equipment designed specifically for children.

We Expect the Unexpected

We have virtual and in-person pediatric urgent and emergency care when and where you need it.

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    Level I Trauma Care for Children

    For the most serious or life-threatening injuries, getting trauma care within the first hour of injury improves survival and positive outcomes. If you’re in Oklahoma or the surrounding region, OU Health’s s Level I trauma center provides the highest level of surgical care for your injured child.

    Depend on the multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, healthcare staff and specialists standing by, ready to treat your child’s emergency, trauma and related conditions 24 hours a day. Your child receives expert treatment in an emergency department that also keeps an operating room open and a trauma surgeon on hand at all times.

    How to Get to Oklahoma Children's Hospital ER

    Located on the north side of Oklahoma Children’s Hospital, the emergency room is off NE 13th Street, directly east of Children’s Avenue. Park in the ramp and look for signs for Emergency.

    Specialists for Age-Appropriate Care

    Know that you and your child benefit from a special program designed to reduce the stress of a hospital stay, even within our colorful and welcoming environment. In the emergency department at Oklahoma Children’s Hospital, you'll work with a full-time Child Life specialist who offers age-appropriate explanations and play-based activities to improve your child’s comfort.

    In addition, if your child requires respiratory therapy services, laboratory or imaging services, or requires more advanced care, rest assured that the state's foremost experts are there for you, all under one roof.

    You’re a valued member of your child’s emergency care team and you’re involved in treatment decisions. Medical members of your child’s care team also give you instructions in person and printed in English or Español showing how to provide proper care when your child leaves the hospital.

    Urgent Care for Children

    At Oklahoma Children’s Hospital OU Health, we offer comprehensive urgent care options for children, with two convenient locations in the Oklahoma City Metro area and a 24/7 virtual urgent care service. Our goal is to provide the most extensive range of care to help your child feel better, faster.

    In-Person Urgent Care

    OU Health has two locations where emergency and urgent care services are available under one roof, in Yukon and South Oklahoma City. This is an excellent option when you’re unsure whether urgent or emergency care is needed. You’ll only be billed for the care your child requires.

    Virtual Urgent Care

    Experience fast and convenient care for your child from anywhere with Oklahoma Children’s Hospital’s pediatric virtual urgent care. No appointment is necessary, and you can avoid long wait times. Most virtual visits take just 15 minutes, and we guarantee your visit will be completed within one hour during business hours. Online visits are $20 or less, and insurance is not required. Start your appointment now at Oklahoma Children’s Hospital – Virtual Urgent Care Visits - Oklahoma Children’s Hospital Virtual Urgent Care.

    If your child doesn’t seem to have a life-threatening emergency, or you’re unsure where to go, call your primary care provider for advice. You can have peace of mind knowing care is provided by trusted local pediatricians, who are connected to the state’s largest and most comprehensive pediatric practice.