Childrens Hospital Of Alabama

Programs: Children's hospital is the 3rd largest and one of the top ten busiest pediatric medical center in the united states. It is the only pediatric renal care center, and the largest pediatric burn center in the southeast. Children's operates 345 beds, which includes 48 nicu bassinets and 98 critical care beds in the following units: cardiovascular, pediatric, neonatal, special care, critical care, burn and stem cell transplants. In 2016, children's hospital had 15,784 inpatient cases and 92,126 patient days. Inpatient surgery cases totaled 6,238 for 2016. The children's critical care transport team provides helicopter, jet and ground transport for critically ill and injured children.

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, otorinolaryngology, neurology, pulmonary function, general surgery, dental, behavioral services, speech and hearing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, heart transplant and others. In 2016, these clinics had 263,430 visits and 19,339 outpatient surgeries were performed. The hospital also provides a statewide and regional referral site for complex emergency patients. The emergency department had 60,566 visits in 2016.

the hospital has a network of primary care practices throughout the state known as pediatric practice solutions. It consists of 14 practices supporting 70 general pediatricians. In 2016, these practices provided 333,149 visits.