If This Is an Emergency
If your child needs immediate medical attention and you cannot safely transport your child to the Hospital, please call 911 immediately.
Pediatric Emergency Care
The Sam S. and Rose Stein Emergency Care Center at Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego is the only emergency care center in the region dedicated to caring for kids and the only Level 1 pediatric trauma center in San Diego County. Each year, there are approximately 100,000 emergency care visits. Services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Emergency medicine services are also provided by our physicians at Rancho Springs Medical Center in Murrieta. Services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Specially Trained Team
Expert care is provided by the emergency medicine physicians of Rady Children’s Specialists of San Diego, the largest group of board-certified pediatric emergency specialists in San Diego County. As a Division of Rady Children’s Specialists, our physicians have access to and work closely with the full range of pediatric subspecialists, enabling us to provide optimal care. Our specially trained nurses are experienced and skilled in caring for sick and injured children as well.
Research and Teaching
To continuously improve our quality of care, we are actively involved in research on diseases and conditions often seen in emergency care, including asthma, meningitis, appendicitis, Kawasaki disease, and mild traumatic brain injury. Additionally, our Division is a leading teaching program, training the best and brightest physicians here in San Diego and from across the nation. Since 2002, we have had an ACGME-accredited Pediatric Emergency Medicine fellowship, and our physicians have won numerous teaching awards.
For treatment of minor injuries and illnesses, please contact one of our Urgent Care centers.
Telephone Triage Line
- The Triage Telephone Line is a special service offered to families of subscribing physicians. 858-966-8093
- Staffed by Rady Children’s pediatric nurses, the line serves as an after-hours service for doctors’ offices, with nurses answering parents’ questions, providing home care instructions and making referrals for care according to each physician’s preference. More than 100 area pediatricians subscribe to this service, which is free for families
Symptom Checker
Our symptom checker allows you to input symptoms to determine their severity, whether medical attention is necessary, and potential at-home remedies. Please note that this tool is not intended for individuals with weakened immune systems or complex medical conditions. If you fall into either category, it’s crucial to consult with your healthcare provider for personalized advice.
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Department Achievements:
Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego has been recognized with the prestigious ENA Lantern Award. This honor highlights the hospital’s commitment to exceptional emergency care, innovative practices, and a dedication to improving patient outcomes and the overall quality of care.
Support Our Program
One hundred percent of your tax-deductible gift benefits Rady Children’s.
To donate, click the link below and select Trauma and Emergency Care Programs from the Gift Designation Drop-down menu: