USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital is proud to offer the most advanced care in the region. Our Pediatric Emergency Center is dedicated to caring for sick and injured children 24 hours a day. We also are home to the region’s only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for premature and critically ill newborns, and our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit provides the highest level of care for critically ill and injured children. We provide a wide range of pediatric sub-specialty services, including cancer care, cardiology, digestive health, endocrinology, interventional radiology, neurology, orthopaedics, and surgery.
Children’s & Women’s Hospital also is proud to deliver more babies annually than any other hospital in Mobile. Expectant parents have extra peace of mind knowing they are delivering at a hospital staffed by physicians, nurses and technicians trained in the most advanced treatments. Additionally, our healthcare team provides women with breast care, gynecologic oncology, gynecologic surgery, imaging services, and OB-GYN exams and treatment.
To ensure the safety of our patients and employees, visitors are required to walk through a metal detector and provide a photo ID to enter Children's & Women's Hospital. Please visit our Hours of Operation for more information and our full visitation policy.
Children's & Women's Hospital is a member of the American Hospital Association, the Children's Hospital Association, and Children's Hospitals' Solutions for Patient Safety. We're also proud to partner with Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mobile and the Child Advocacy Center.
The Pediatric Emergency Center at Children’s & Women’s Hospital is the region’s only facility dedicated to caring for sick and injured children 24 hours a day.
The Hollis J. Wiseman Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is the region’s only Level III NICU, offering the most advanced care for premature and critically ill newborns.
As the only treatment facility of its kind in the area, our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit provides the highest level of care for critically ill and injured children.
USA Health specialists treat adolescents' acne, ADHD, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and gynecological concerns in a clinic designed just for them.
Our specialists treat developmental delays, autism, cerebral palsy and other disorders. USA Health has one of only four designated autism centers in Alabama.
ENT surgery addresses problems such as frequent ear infections, deviated septums in the nostrils, tonsillitis, persistent sinus infections or pain, and swallowing disorders.
Thanks to our team of pediatric hematologists-oncologists and other specially trained providers, our patients have convenient 24-hour-a-day access to care.
Our specialists see heart patients from birth up to 18 years. With the state’s only accredited fetal echocardiography lab, we even treat some patients before they’re born.
Pediatric gastroenterologists treat celiac and Crohn's disease, milk and food allergies, and other issues related to the esophagus, stomach, liver, intestines and more.
Pediatric endocrinologists at USA Health treat children with disorders of the thyroid, pituitary gland and adrenal gland, as well as Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
USA Health's pediatric hospitalists manage every aspect of inpatient care, from diagnosis to treatment and coordination with sub-specialists.
At the only clinic in the area with board-certified ID pediatricians, we see children with conditions such as measles, HIV, meningitis and rare parasite infections.
USA Health's pediatric interventional radiologists use state-of-the-art technology to treat children with minimally invasive or noninvasive procedures.
Our child neurologists address diseases and disorders of the brain and nervous system. In children, that may mean congenital conditions, epilepsy or other problems.
Some children have issues related to congenital conditions and growth, which adult orthopaedists rarely see. Our providers are specially trained to care for children.
Our mission is to improve the lives of persons affected by this disease through clinical care, basic and clinical research, and through patient and professional education.
Special training in pediatric surgery is important, as surgical problems seen by pediatric surgeons are often different from those seen by adult or general surgeons.
USA Health provides a full range of rehabilitation, including physical and occupational therapy. Services for children are located right on the hospital's campus.
Our family-centered birthing services are tailored for each individual mother and baby, and we have the resources and expertise to handle unexpected complications.
We offer expert breast care for women including education, routine exams, diagnostic tests, and a full range of breast surgical procedures.
Our team of board-certified surgeons provides a full range of surgical options including reduction, augmentation, and post-mastectomy reconstruction.
Cancers of the female reproductive system require a unique level of care and treatment. The most experienced gynecologic cancer team in the region is at USA Health.
Our gynecologists perform a full range of procedures, including hysterectomies, tubal ligations or reversals, biopsies, and repairs to the pelvic floor.
Pregnant patients with diabetes, high blood pressure, chronic diseases, or who are having multiple births, are typically referred to our high-risk obstetrics team.
USA Health offers a full range of imaging options using the latest technology and expert diagnostic capabilities.
With our various diagnostic options, we can detect breast cancer in its earliest stages, when it’s most treatable.
We care for women during conception, pregnancy, childbirth, and the recovery period following delivery.
We work with patients to help them learn proper nutrition habits and help them in managing various disorders and diseases.
We provide wellness exams, prenatal care, labor and delivery care, gynecologic surgery, and management of menopause and peri-menopausal conditions.
Below are the departments that are located at Children's & Women's Hospital.
The Arlene Mitchell Pediatric Intensive Care Unit is the only facility of its kind in the region. Our PICU team provides the highest level of care for children who are critically ill or injured. While all the caregivers at USA Health are exceptional, the PICU is staffed by board-certified pediatric intensivists. These individuals have been specialty-trained to practice critical care medicine with children. In addition, our PICU has experienced nurses who have been trained to work in this environment.
Our High-Risk OB Unit and the Hiram W. Mendenhall, M.D., Labor and Delivery Unit are the regional referral centers for high-risk obstetrical patients for the central Gulf Coast region. We offer comprehensive care for women and babies who are at increased risk of health problems during pregnancy, during delivery and after birth.
Located on the second floor of Children's & Women's Hospital, the Monte L. Moorer Mother Baby Unit is a special part of USA Health. The goal of the unit is to care for mom and baby together, keeping them in close contact as much as possible. We educate new moms on sleep, breast feeding, security, tummy time, safety issues and much more.
The Hollis J. Wiseman Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at the Children's & Women's Hospital is the area’s only Level III neonatal intensive care unit. Infants in our neonatal intensive care unit are cared for around the clock by an expert team of neonatologists, nurses, educators, therapists and other staff. Our NICU offers the most advanced care for premature and critically ill newborns and the region’s only neonatal transport service.
If complications or special needs arise during pregnancy, we encourage patients to visit the OB-GYN Evaluation Center at Children's & Women's Hospital immediately. Our specially trained technicians use high-level ultrasound to monitor and evaluate the mother and baby.
The Pediatric Emergency Center at USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital is the region’s only healthcare facility dedicated to caring for sick and injured children 24 hours a day, every day. The newly expanded center opened in spring 2024 and is nearly 19,000 square feet, more than double the size of the former emergency department.
Formerly known as the USS Hope, the Pediatric Infusion Center uses distraction therapy to give young patients the feeling of traveling in a submarine during their visit. It is the only facility of its kind in the region, where a variety of infusion therapies are offered to children with illnesses including sickle cell disease, cancer, arthritis, and other disorders that require infusions. The center is located on the first floor of Children's & Women's Hospital. For more information, contact us at 251-415-1361.
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The Mapp Child and Family Life Program supports families with hospitalized children. This program utilizes child life specialists, recreational therapists and teachers who specialize in education, preparation and support activities. These specialists strive to minimize stress and help children and families cope with their healthcare experience. It's our mission to ensure that each child's developmental, educational, psychosocial and emotional needs are met while at USA Health Children's & Women's Hospital.
Asking for a second opinion can be intimidating. Patients might feel as though they are second guessing their physician, when in fact, they only want more information. At USA Health, our doctors encourage patients to seek second opinions concerning diagnoses and treatments.
USA Health Children's & Women's Hospital offers a variety of volunteer opportunities within the community. By volunteering here, you have the opportunity to support and encourage children and families undergoing treatment.
For transfers to Children’s & Women’s Hospital, please call the USA Health Transfer Center at 1-833-USA-STAT. The line is answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
If you or your child have an upcoming overnight stay at USA Health Children's & Women's Hospital, we have recommendations to help you prepare. We realize that a hospital stay can cause concerns. Our staff encourages you to bring along a notebook with questions or notes about medications, follow-up care or other information to discuss with your doctor or nurse.
Children's & Women's Hospital is committed to making your hospital visit as comfortable and convenient as possible. Patients have access to the hospital through the following areas:
If you need to make changes to an appointment or if you have questions, please contact us at (251) 415-1000.
Upon arrival for registration, be prepared to verify personal and insurance information. You will be required provide the following information:
You also will be required to sign the Conditions and Consent for Treatment form at the time of registration.
If you plan to visit a patient at Children's & Women's Hospital, each unit has specific visiting hours and visiting policies. Please take a look at our Hours of Operation page for more information.
Parking at Children's & Women's Hospital is free for all patients and visitors.
If you plan to visit a patient at Children's & Women's Hospital, please remember that each unit has specific visiting hours and policies.
Our goal is to make your stay or visit with us as comfortable as possible. We offer several convenient amenities to make that happen.
The Class Act program is a cooperative effort between Children's & Women's Hospital and the Mobile County Public School System to help keep our young patients on track academically while they are hospitalized.
Located in a wooded setting along the winding entrance to Children's & Women's Hospital, the park provides a tranquil place where children and families can relax and enjoy art and sculptures.
The Mapp Child and Family Life Program is in place to help support families with hospitalized children.
The Ronald McDonald Family Rooms at Children's & Women's Hospital provide a private area for families whose children are in the hospital to take showers, watch television, grab a snack and even do laundry.
Our board-certified chaplains offer spiritual care to anyone who comes through our doors, including patients, their families and loved ones, and USA Health associates.
The Tree House is a pediatric playroom available to all children of all ages who are not on isolation precautions.
We offer healthy menu options to patients and visitors all day.
Parking at Children's & Women's Hospital is free for all patients and visitors.
Visit our gift shop to purchase gifts, magazines, cards, toiletries, flowers and other items.
Visiting hours vary in each unit at the Children's & Women's Hospital.
We offer free wireless access from anywhere inside the hospital to all of our patients and visitors.
Two-month-old Lanier Faircloth was diagnosed with a rare form of bacterial meningitis that kept her fighting for her life for weeks. Her parents credit the team at Children’s & Women’s Hospital and the power of prayer with their daughter’s recovery.
Board-certified physicians from USA Health’s Center for Women’s Health and Coastal OB/GYN, along with other care team members, will be present to meet expectant moms and others seeking obstetrics and gynecologic care.
Studies show that interactions with certified hospital service dogs can help lower stress levels, improve cooperation with treatment, and provide alternative focus during difficult procedures.
The book aims to address a gap in the literary resources available to most surgeons on the topic of spine deformities in children, said lead editor Richard Menger, M.D., MPA.
Our calendar lists special events and regularly scheduled classes separately. To display a list of upcoming classes, select the "Classes" option above or visit Events, Classes and Support Groups at USA Health.
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