The Children's Hospital Emergency Room at OU Medicine

We believe feeling better can’t wait.

The Children’s Hospital Emergency Room

From broken bones to severe aches and pains, our ER doctors and staff are dedicated to the healing of children. Supported by the most comprehensive group of pediatric specialists in the state, our team works together to get your child feeling well.
When your child requires immediate medical attention, turn to the pediatric leader in Oklahoma. Our around-the-clock care spans from infants to young adults needing emergent or urgent care.
Patient-and family-centered care is at the heart of what we do. That's why we are the only ER in the state with a full-time Child Life specialist on staff.

The Children’s Hospital at OU Medicine in downtown Oklahoma City has the state’s only dedicated 24/7 pediatric emergency room. We are here for you and your family, day or night.
If your child is experiencing a true medical emergency, call 9-1-1. For ER guidance, please call our triage line.

Call (405) 271-4876

Know When to Go to the ER

It’s important to know when to go to the ER, because feeling better can’t wait. People across the country have been delaying going to the emergency room because of COVID-19 fears. With rapid triaging, extensive testing and safety protocols, The Children's Hospital at OU Medicine is the safest place to be when serious symptoms strike. Don’t delay getting the care your child needs, because every minute matters.

The Children's Hospital at OU Medicine, emergency care you can trust.

Continuing to Keep Your Family Safe.

As a parent or caregiver, it is okay to feel anxious about COVID-19. At The Children's Hospital, we are taking extra steps to ensure that we are making the safety of your family and our healthcare team our top priority, including:

Universal masking of all staff, patients and visitors
Enhanced safety and clinical quality protocols and additional measures to limit the spread of COVID-19
Adequate supply of PPE for providers and patients

Specifically, the ER at The Children's Hospitalis separating all patients from COVID-19 areas and is implementing layouts and strategies so to keep patients as safe as possible.

Our Location

The Children's Hospital Emergency Department
1200 Children's Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK 73104

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