Note: If your child is experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911 immediately.
We provide state-of-the-art, 24/7 pediatric emergency care, so you and your family can rest assured we're always there when you need us.
Phoenix Children’s Hospital’s three, conveniently located emergency departments offer around-the-clock access to pediatric emergency trained specialists and caring teams of nurses and advanced service providers with expertise in treating young patients.
As Arizona’s only Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center, our Thomas Campus is equipped to provide care for even the most serious injuries and conditions. Our new emergency transport service means our care teams can quickly stabilize and then transport patients from our Arrowhead and Avondale locations to elevated services at the Thomas Campus, when needed.
In an emergency, always head to the pediatric emergency department closest to your location. Each of our pediatric emergency locations feature comprehensive emergency medical services, including access to multidisciplinary pediatric care specialists and lab and imaging services.
Phoenix Children's Emergency Department - Avondale Campus
1665 N. Avondale Blvd.
Avondale, AZ 85392
Pediatrician vs. Urgent Care vs. Emergency Department
When your child gets sick or faces a sudden injury, you may wonder where to turn for medical treatment. These general guidelines can help you determine whether you should call your pediatrician, head to an urgent care location or go to the emergency department for care.