Pediatric Emergency Department at Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health
Phone: 771-444-6500
About this Location
The Pediatric Emergency Department at Cedar Hill is staffed by board-certified Children's National pediatric emergency medicine physicians and pediatricians, as well as pediatric nurses and support staff — all trained and dedicated solely to the care of your child. No matter how big or how small the emergency, we provide specialized treatment in a friendly, caring environment. Care is available here for all District residents, and in particular, families east of the river.
We're Open 24/7
Our Emergency Department is here to help you whenever you need us, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
What to Do in An Emergency
If your child needs immediate medical attention and you cannot quickly and safely bring your child to the Emergency Department, please call 911 immediately.
What emergency care services are offered at Cedar Hill?
When your child has an accident or suddenly becomes ill, your only concern is finding the best care available. Our providers at the pediatric Emergency Department (ED) at Cedar Hill in Washington, D.C., are here for you 24 hours a day, seven days a week, every day of the year. The pediatric ED features a separate registration, triage and waiting area for children and adolescents. Additional child-focused services include pediatric radiology and lab services.
The pediatric Emergency Department at Cedar Hill provides pediatric emergency medical care for countless injuries and illnesses.
Among the most common are:
- Abdominal pain
- Asthma and breathing problems
- Behavioral health illnesses
- Broken bones
- Burns
- Cuts and lacerations that may need stitches
- Fever
- Poisonings
- Respiratory infections, including pneumonia and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
- Sprains and strains
- Sepsis
- Vomiting illnesses
Most children seen in our Emergency Department can return home after being treated. If your child requires more extensive care, they may require transfer to the main Children’s National Hospital.
Learn more about Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health.
Our Location
The hospital is centrally located in Ward 8 on the St. Elizabeth’s East campus, near the Congress Heights Metro Station, just north of the Entertainment and Sports Arena.
Parking
Parking is conveniently available in an onsite parking garage.
NICU Care
Children's National doctors also staff the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Cedar Hill, offering care to our community's newest arrivals.
See What Parents are Saying
I took my son here for an asthma emergency and have nothing but great things to say! The communication was great, it was clean, and the medical staff was amazing.
I took my child here two weeks ago. Service was effective and efficient.
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