About Us
Children’s Nebraska Emergency Department is here for you and your child when every second counts. Whether it’s a sudden injury or a medical emergency, you can trust us to provide expert care for infants, children and teens.
Our expert pediatric team is specially trained in pediatric emergency medicine, with the right tools to meet the unique needs of your child. From child-sized blood pressure cuffs to lifesaving defibrillators, we have everything needed to care for your child with precision and compassion.
We understand kids can react differently to medical situations, and our team knows how to help them feel safe and calm. We’ll explain what’s happening every step of the way and guide you on how to care for your child at home. We’re always here to provide trusted, expert care when your child needs it most.
Not sure if your child needs to go to the Emergency Room?
View our guide to help you decide.
Contact Us
Address:
8200 Dodge Street
Omaha, NE 68114
Phone:
Additional Information:
Our Emergency Department is seeing very high demand. Long wait times can be expected. Please contact your child’s primary care provider first and they will help decide where you should go for care. 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
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
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Behavioral Health Urgent Care
Transport (Critical Care)
Next Steps
Step 1: Call 911 for Emergency Transportation
If you need emergency transportation or guidance, call 911 and request safe transit to the Children’s Nebraska Emergency Department.
Step 2: Prepare for Your Visit if You Can
Gather relevant medical records, test results and any other information about your child’s health and condition.
Prepare for Your Visit
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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