About Us
Children’s Nebraska Emergency Department is here to support you and your patient when every second counts. Whether it's a sudden injury or a medical emergency, our team provides expert care for infants, children and teens.
Our pediatric team is specially trained in pediatric emergency medicine, equipped with the tools needed to meet the unique needs of your patients. From child-sized blood pressure cuffs to lifesaving defibrillators, we ensure precision and compassion in every treatment. We recognize that children may respond differently to medical situations, and our team is skilled in making them feel safe and calm. We will guide families through every step of care and provide instructions for home recovery. Trust us to deliver expert care when your patient needs it most.
Refer a Patient
Fax Referral Form
Fax completed forms to 402.955.6445.
Allow 48 hours for referrals to process.
Refer Patients Online
Referrals can be sent through our online portal, EpicCare Link. First-time users must click "Request New Account" to enroll.
Contact Us
Emergency Medicine
Address:
8200 Dodge Street
Omaha, NE 68114
Phone:
Additional Information:
One adult may accompany patients in Children’s Emergency Department waiting area. A second adult may join when the child is moved to an exam room.
Hours:
24/7
Providers' Priority Line
Phone:
Additional Information:
The Providers' Priority Line is your 24-hour link to pediatric specialists at Children’s for emergency and urgent consults, physician-to-physician consults, admissions and transport services.
Conditions We Treat
Our pediatric emergency care teams diagnose and treat traumatic injuries and conditions ranging from allergic reactions to chest pains and breathing difficulties. You can take your child to the Emergency Department anytime for these and other symptoms and conditions that need immediate attention:
Meet Our Providers
Get to know our expert pediatric providers who provide trusted emergency care services.
Treatments and Services
Locations
Related Specialties
Behavioral Health Urgent Care | For Providers
Transport (Critical Care) | For Providers
What Sets Us Apart
Pediatric-Centered Care
We’re the region’s only emergency department that’s focused solely on pediatric care.
Trusted Emergency Transportation
We’re certified for transporting critically ill infants and children by ambulance, airplane and helicopter.
Level II Trauma Center
We’re a designated Level II pediatric trauma center for 24-hour immediate coverage by multispecialty experts.
Emergency Care Leaders
Our teams offer high-level expertise, with ongoing education and training to ensure children receive the most advanced, up-to-date care.
Awards and Honors
Level II Trauma Center
Children’s Emergency Medicine has been designated a level II pediatric trauma center by the American College of Surgeons (ACS). We are the only ACS-verified hospital in the region that is dedicated to solely to pediatric care.
As a level II trauma center, we provide:
24-hour immediate coverage by a wide range of medical specialists
Trauma prevention and continuing education programs for our staff, which ensures that your child will always be receiving the most advanced, up-to-date care
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