Children's Hospital of Los Angeles
4650 Sunset Blvd · Los Angeles, California 90027Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) is a leading pediatric academic medical center dedicated to creating hope and building healthier futures for children. Founded in 1901, it is one of the largest and busiest children's hospitals in the United States, consistently ranked among the top pediatric hospitals nationally by U.S. News & World Report. CHLA provides comprehensive, family-centered care across more than 350 pediatric specialty programs and services, from primary care to highly specialized treatments for complex and rare conditions. As a teaching hospital affiliated with the Keck School of Medicine of USC, CHLA is also a major research institution through The Saban Research Institute, advancing pediatric medicine through groundbreaking discoveries and clinical trials. It serves as a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and is recognized for its excellence in nursing, innovation, and commitment to the health of children in Los Angeles and beyond.
Specialties & Programs
Hospital information
- 24/7 Emergency Care
- Available
- Pediatric Trauma Center
- Level I
More emergency department details
- Pediatric Emergency Care
- Available
Yes, a dedicated Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and Emergency Department.
- Stroke Center
- Available
Yes, specialized pediatric stroke program within the Neurological Institute.
- Cardiac Emergency Capabilities
- Available
Yes, the Heart Institute provides comprehensive pediatric cardiac emergency care.
- Burn Center
- Available
Yes, provides care for pediatric burn injuries, often in collaboration with adult burn centers for severe cases.
- Air Ambulance / Helipad
- Available
Level I Pediatric Trauma Center, 24/7 emergency services, specialized pediatric emergency care, dedicated emergency department for children.
About Emergency Department Waits
Emergency departments treat patients according to medical urgency rather than arrival order. Wait times can change rapidly based on patient volume, ambulance arrivals, trauma cases and available treatment space. Patients with life-threatening conditions are prioritized immediately. This note is general information and does not describe Children's Hospital of Los Angeles's current wait.
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