The Children's Hospital of Alabama

Inpatient: Children's of Alabama provides specialized medical care for ill and injured children. Ranked among the best children's hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, Children's serves patients from every county in Alabama and nearly every state. With more than 3.5 million square feet, it is one of the largest pediatric medical facilities in the United States. Children's offers inpatient and outpatient services at its Russell Campus on Birmingham's historic Southside with additional specialty services provided at Children's South, Children's on 3rd and in Huntsville and Montgomery. Primary medical care is provided in more than a dozen communities across central Alabama. Children's is the only health system in Alabama dedicated solely to the care and treatment of children. It is a private, not-for-profit medical center that serves as the teaching hospital for the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) pediatric medicine, surgery, psychiatry, research and residency programs. Children's operates 351beds, which include 48 NICU bassinets and 100critical care beds in the following units: Cardiovascular, Pediatric, Neonatal, Special Care, Critical Care, Burn and Stem Cell Transplant. In 2023, Children's Hospital had 16,130 discharges and 98,448patient days. Inpatient surgery cases totaled 5,887for 2023. The Children's Critical Care Transport team provides helicopter, jet, and ground transport for critically ill and injured children. Outpatient: Children's Hospital operates 13 outpatient specialty clinics that handle follow-up visits for patients as well as referrals from health departments across the state. These clinics provide services in Hemodialysis, Gastroenterology, Hematology/Oncology, Orthopedics, Urology, Otorhinolaryngology, Neurology, Pulmonary Function, General Surgery, Dental, Behavioral Services, Speech and Hearing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Heart Transplant and others. In 2023, these clinics had 277,598 visits and 23,763outpatient surgeries were performed. The Hospital also provides a statewide and regional referral site for complex emergency patients. The Emergency Department had 59,725 visits in 2023. Pediatric Practices: The Hospital has a network of primary care practices throughout the state known as Pediatric Practice Solutions. It consists of 14 practices supporting approximately 70 general pediatricians. In 2023 these practices provided 319,118 visits.