Texas Children's Hospital

6621 Fannin St · Houston, Texas 77030

Texas Children's Hospital, located in Houston, TX, is a leading non-profit pediatric hospital and a major academic medical center affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine. Founded in 1954, it is consistently ranked among the best children's hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. With over 900 licensed beds across its system, it offers comprehensive pediatric and women's health services, including highly specialized care in cardiology, oncology, neurology, fetal surgery, and critical care. The hospital is renowned for its research initiatives, innovative treatments, and commitment to patient and family-centered care, serving both local and international patients.

Specialties & Programs

Hospital information

24/7 Emergency Care
Available
Adult Trauma Center
Level I
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Pediatric Emergency Care
Available

Yes, dedicated pediatric emergency centers.

Stroke Center
Available

Yes, a dedicated Pediatric Stroke Program.

Cardiac Emergency Capabilities
Available

Yes, the Texas Children's Heart Center is a world-renowned cardiac program.

Burn Center
Available

Provides initial stabilization and care for pediatric burn patients; severe cases may be transferred to a dedicated burn center.

Air Ambulance / Helipad
Available

Dedicated pediatric emergency centers at multiple locations (Medical Center, West Campus, The Woodlands). Staffed by board-certified pediatric emergency physicians, offering specialized care for children and adolescents 24/7.

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 Texas Children's Hospital's current wait.

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