Pediatric Emergency Department

We treat nearly 27,000 pediatric emergencies annually.

More than 10 years ago, Shady Grove Adventist Hospital opened Montgomery County’s first full-service emergency department just for kids. We treat thousands of minor and major pediatric emergencies annually. From broken bones and asthma attacks, to illnesses and viruses, in a special kid-sized place, away from adult emergencies.

Why have an emergency department just for kids?

Because children tend to face different conditions and injuries than adults. They’re physically and emotionally different, too. That’s why our board certified staff is trained in both emergency care and pediatrics. Even criticaly ill newborns receive a higher level of emergency care at Shady Grove. Our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is Level III-B, which means other hospitals transport their special care newborns here.

So kids of all ages get the care they need.