Services & Specialties
Emergency Services

When your child needs care now, choose experts who specialize in caring for kids.
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Get Emergency and Urgent Care Now

We care for everything from minor injuries and illnesses to life-threatening emergencies. Find the right care for your child, or view our comparison chart to help you choose.

Emergency and Urgent Care Built Around Kids

Children are not small adults. Their bodies and healthcare needs are different.

That is why pediatric expertise matters when your child needs care quickly. Cincinnati Children’s teams focus on children and their unique needs. Our teams also have access to pediatric specialists throughout Cincinnati Children’s.

Our goal is simple: Give your child the right care, from people who know kids.

Why Choose Cincinnati Children's Emergency Services?

  • Care designed for kids: Our emergency and urgent care teams specialize in pediatric care.
  • Level I pediatric trauma care: Burnet has the region’s only Level I pediatric trauma center.
  • Close to 170,000 visits a year Our experience in pediatric emergency care is unrivaled in the region.
  • Pediatric specialists within reach: We work with specialists across Cincinnati Children’s when children need added expertise.
  • Convenient locations: Choose from two emergency rooms or six urgent care locations, plus virtual urgent care.

Pediatric Expertise for Emergency and Urgent Care

Experts Focused on Kids

When your child is sick or hurt, pediatric expertise can make a difference.

Our Emergency Services teams are specifically trained to care for children. The team includes doctors, nurses and respiratory therapists. Pharmacists, social workers and child life specialists also support care. We strive to provide age-appropriate, comfortable care for each and every child - around the clock.

Our neighborhood urgent care locations are staffed by board-certified pediatricians.

This focus means your child receives care designed around children’s needs. 

Pediatric Specialists Close By

A trip to the emergency room can uncover a complex health problem. Your child may need expertise beyond emergency medicine.

Our Emergency Services teams work with specialists throughout Cincinnati Children’s. That includes pediatric medical, surgical, anesthesia and radiology teams.

Your child can get added pediatric expertise when their condition requires it. 

Improving Care for What Comes Next

An emergency can bring fear, questions and uncertainty. We provide expert care while finding ways to make it even better.

Our work does not stop when your child goes home. In our research, we study pediatric trauma, resuscitation and other areas of emergency medicine. We also track outcomes and family experiences to guide improvements.

Our experts share what they learn with the next generation of pediatric emergency specialists through fellowships and other educational opportunities. That commitment helps us improve care for children today and in the years ahead.