Pediatric emergency care, close to home
Studer Family Children's Hospital Pediatric Emergency Care - Emerald Coast in Miramar Beach, Florida, delivers 24/7 pediatric emergency care – specially designed and staffed for children with serious illness and injury. We listen to quickly understand your child’s health needs. Then, we provide care that’s right for your child and your family.
Our board-certified pediatric emergency care doctors, nurses and care teams are specially trained in pediatric emergency protocols and deliver advanced lifesaving care. We know emergencies can be overwhelming for children, so our pediatric ER was designed with children and families in mind. Colorful waiting areas and exam rooms help put your child at ease, and we use specially designed equipment made just for children.
Caring for sudden, serious illness and injury in children
When an illness becomes more severe or your child has a major injury, it may be time to take your child to the ER. Don't delay getting the emergency care your child needs. Symptoms and signs that your child needs emergency care include:
- Bites and stings
- Blue face and lips or pale coloring
- Chest pain
- Fever
- Seizure
- Major injury or broken bone
- Severe allergic reaction
- Severe vomiting or diarrhea
- Trouble breathing
- Other serious illness or injury
Connected to trauma care at Studer Family Children’s Hospital
With our transport helicopter, Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola brings life-saving care to children and families across the region. That means if your child needs more advanced care, they may be connected to trauma care at Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart in Pensacola. Here, you get highly trained pediatric trauma surgeons and care teams with the expertise to treat serious injuries. Our care teams work together to provide multidisciplinary, comprehensive emergency medical care.
Connected to pediatric specialty care
Your child’s care doesn’t end when your family leaves the ER. At Studer Family Children’s Hospital, your child and family are connected to advanced pediatric specialty care – including surgical care, brain and spine care, heart care, cancer care and more. Before your family leaves the ER, we connect you with the right specialist for your follow-up appointment and other services, including imaging, pharmacy, rehabilitation and more.
If your child is experiencing a life-threatening emergency, go directly to the ER or call 911.