USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital delivers more babies annually than any other hospital in Mobile. That’s because we offer the most advanced care in the region. Since the need for advanced treatment cannot always be predicted during pregnancy and delivery, expectant parents have peace of mind when they deliver at a hospital that offers a neonatal intensive care unit, the most advanced treatments and specialty-trained physicians readily available if an emergency occurs.
We provide highly regarded surgical, oncological, clinical and acute care to women and children. Our team of physician specialists, nurses and technicians care for the medical needs of women and children with a family-centered approach.
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.
USA Health Children's & Women's Hospital is a member of the American
Hospital Association and the Children's Hospital Association.
We offer unique services to support the continued education of mothers and children, treat chronic illness both in inpatient and outpatient settings, and serve high-risk and surgical patients.
USA Health specialists provide care to adolescents for acne, ADHD, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and gynecological concerns in a clinic designed especially for them.
Our family-centered birthing services at Children's & Women's Hospital are especially tailored for each individual mother and baby. While our hope is for each pregnancy and delivery to progress normally, we have the resources and expertise to handle unexpected complications.
We offer expert breast care for women including education, routine exams and screenings, mammograms and other diagnostic tests and a full range of breast surgical procedures.
Our team of board-certified surgeons provides a full range of breast surgical options including reduction, augmentation and post-mastectomy reconstruction.
Our surgeons perform procedures on the ear, nose, throat and neck.
USA Health gynecologic oncologists are specially trained to diagnose and treat cancers of the female reproductive system.
Our gynecologists perform a full range of procedures to treat the female reproductive system for conditions that may require hysterectomies, tubal ligations or reversals, biopsies, in-vitro fertilization or repairs to the pelvic floor.
Pregnant patients who suffer from conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, lupus or other chronic diseases, or may be 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.
USA Health's interventional radiologists use state-of-the-art technology to treat patients with minimally invasive or noninvasive procedures for various conditions.
With our routine screenings and various diagnostic options, we can detect breast cancer in its earliest stages when it’s most treatable. We offer leading-edge imaging technology and expertise in both screening and diagnostic mammography.
We care for women during conception, pregnancy, childbirth and the recovery period following delivery.
The Hollis J. Wiseman Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is the region’s only Level III NICU, which offers the most advanced care for premature and critically ill newborns.
We work with patients to help them learn proper nutrition habits and help them in managing various disorders and diseases.
For women, obstetric and gynecological care is usually one of their primary health concerns. Our OB/GYN care includes regular wellness exams, Pap smears, pelvic exams, prenatal care, labor and delivery care, gynecologic surgery, and management of menopause and peri-menopausal conditions.
Our skilled orthopaedic surgeons offer both surgical and nonsurgical treatment options for musculoskeletal conditions and injuries.
USA Health physicians treat childhood cancers as well as other blood disorders such as hemophilia and sickle cell anemia.
A pediatric cardiologist treats heart murmurs and other conditions of the heart and vascular system in children.
Our specialists treat pediatric issues related to behavior and development, including developmental delays, autism, cerebral palsy and other disorders. At USA Health, we have one of only four designated autism centers in Alabama.
Pediatric gastroenterologists treat celiac and Crohn's disease, milk and food allergies, and other pediatric issues related to the esophagus, stomach, liver, intestines and more.
Only USA Health offers specialized care for children through our emergency department. Specialists work hand in hand with traumatologists to ensure that our youngest patients receive the emergency care they need.
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.
At the only clinic in the area with board-certified infectious disease pediatricians, we see children with unusual infections and contagious diseases such as measles, HIV, meningitis and rare parasite infections.
As the only treatment facility of its kind in the area, the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Children's & Women's Hospital provides the highest level of care for critically ill and injured children.
A pediatric orthopaedist addresses injuries and diseases of the bones and joints, specifically as they affect children.
Our child neurologists address diseases and disorders of the brain and nervous system. In children, that may mean congenital conditions, epilepsy or other problems.
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.
Our pediatric surgeons are specially trained for problems that children face, which often differ from those faced by adults.
USA Health provides a full range of rehabilitation care, including individualized physical and occupational therapy to help you resume normal activities following an injury or surgery. Specific pediatric therapy services are also available for children.
Urogynecology involves treating of women with pelvic floor disorders that could lead to urinary or rectal incontinence. The set of muscles that make up the pelvic floor provide support for the bladder, intestines and the uterus.
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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Browse TrialsThis program offers specialized care for high-risk pregnancies from diagnosis to birth and after. Our mission is to ensure that pregnant patients and their families are fully educated on their infant’s diagnosis and the associated risks. To make a tax-deductible donation or learn more about how you can support this special program, contact the Hospital Development Office at cwhdevelop@southalabama.edu, call (251) 415-1636, or donate online. For more information, contact Rene Sprague at rgilstrapsprague@health.southalabama.edu.
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.
If you would like to make a referral into Children's & Women's Hospital, please call (251) 415-1000 and ask for the senior pediatric resident on call or use our online patient referral form.
USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital now offers parent education powered by YoMingo, an app that supports you at every stage of your pregnancy and birth experience. YoMingo provides general information and tools, as well as information specific to your arrival and stay at our hospital.
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.
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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.
Young Maxwell Normand was born with craniosynostosis, a birth defect that USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital quickly corrected.
Artist Casey Downing Jr. was commissioned to create the piece that depicts Fairhope philanthropist Louis Mapp and Cullen Potter, a patient Mapp met while volunteering to rock newborns in the NICU at USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital.
“Having a healthy respect for these injuries and staying informed on the various types of neonatal birth fractures that can occur – especially the rare ones – are important,” said Tyler C. McDonald, M.D.
The idea is developing a completely patient-specific construct, customized implants that reconstruct the spine bones and patient-specific rods that create alignment of the spine, said Richard Menger, M.D., MPA, neurosurgeon and chief of complex spine surgery.
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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