Emergency Pediatrics Center
973-926-PEDS (7337) or 973-926-KIDS (5437)
New Jersey’s largest pediatric emergency department with treatment delivered by physicians who are Board Certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Emergency Medicine in a department of the hospital dedicated to pediatric emergencies.
The Emergency Pediatrics Center is uniquely qualified to provide immediate
and total care for all aspects of childhood emergency injuries and illnesses.
Over 27,000 children are treated annually in this department designed
to meet the needs of infants, children and adolescents. The department
is staff by four full-time pediatric
emergency physicians who are board certified in pediatrics and have additional
training in pediatric emergency medicine. The nursing professionals are
all experienced in pediatric emergency medicine and critical care and
are certified in Pediatric Advanced Life Support. The recently expanded
Emergency Pediatric Center includes a waiting area separate from adult
patients and provides a child-friendly environment that comfortably accommodates
the patient and family. The Center’s services and technology include:
- Specialized exam and resuscitation areas with equipment to handle medical emergencies involving children of all sizes
- Immediate access to the full range of pediatric sub specialists at the Children’s Hospital of New Jersey, including Pediatric Intensive Care, Neonatal Intensive Care and the NJ Poison Information and Education System (NJPIES)
