Arthur M. Blank Hospital
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Emergency Department
24 Hours
We have Emergency Departments at each of our hospitals: Arthur M. Blank Hospital, Hughes Spalding Hospital and Scottish Rite Hospital. Note, the Egleston Emergency Department is closed.
The wait times in our Emergency Departments are:
- Updated every 15 minutes.
- Estimates based on the average time it takes for a patient to be placed in an exam room.
NOTE: Wait times to be seen by a provider and total time spent in the Emergency Department may be longer.
Impacts to MARTA Bus Route 8
Due to road construction, MARTA Bus Route 8 to our North Druid Hills campus will be impacted March 10 through June. Visitors are encouraged to take Route 30.
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Masking Policy
We are seeing an increase in very sick kids and teens. To help limit the spread of illness, all visitors over the age of 2 are required to wear a mask in our Urgent Cares and Emergency Departments.
Learn MoreOn Sept. 29, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta opened Arthur M. Blank Hospital, the centerpiece of our North Druid Hills campus. The new 19-story, 2-million-square-foot facility is located at the corner of I-85 and North Druid Hills Road in Atlanta. Download map and driving directions.
With the opening of Arthur M. Blank Hospital, clinical services from Egleston Hospital, including the Emergency Department, as well as outpatient clinics and infusion services from the Emory Children’s Center moved to the new hospital. Additionally, the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center consolidated all cancer and blood disorders services from our Egleston and Scottish Rite campuses to Arthur M. Blank Hospital.
Parking
The hospital has two parking decks. Parking is free.
- Visitor parking deck: The deck is reserved for patients, families and visitors not in need of emergency care. Get directions to visitor parking.
- Emergency Department parking deck: This deck is reserved for patient families accessing the Emergency Department. Get directions to Emergency Department parking.
Note: The Center for Advanced Pediatrics is located on the North Druid Hills campus next to Arthur M. Blank Hospital. If you are visiting the hospital, do not park in the Center for Advanced Pediatrics parking deck as this deck is reserved for patients with appointments at this facility.
Come Inside Arthur M. Blank Hospital
Take a closer look inside our new 2-million-square-foot hospital that was designed to meet the needs of kids today, and for generations to come.
watch videoIf your child has an upcoming appointment at Arthur M. Blank Hospital, there are four things we recommend you familiarize yourself with ahead of time.
1. Bring Your Photo ID
Anyone age 18 or older who is entering our hospital must show a valid photo ID at the security check-in desk. Acceptable forms of identification include:
- Government-issued driver's license
- State-issued IDs and passports
2. Allow Extra Time
Please allow extra time for traffic and parking, so you can arrive at security check-in prior to the time of your child’s appointment.
3. Security Check-in
Upon arrival at Arthur M. Blank Hospital, you will be required to:
- Pass through a metal detector. Leave weapons of any kind at home or in your car to avoid delays.
- Check-in at the security desk located in the main lobby. After checking in, you will receive a badge that should be visibly worn above your waist at all times while in the hospital. This badge provides access to the area of the hospital where your child’s appointment will take place.
4. Visiting Arthur M. Blank Hospital
- Visitor restrictions: For the safety of our patients, their families and staff, we have a visitor restriction policy. Please review our current visitor policy and keep in mind these restrictions may change.
- Safety: To support a safe and healing environment, we prohibit the use of all tobacco products, including vape pens, and weapons of any kind.
- Cash-free: Arthur M. Blank Hospital is a cash-free facility. There is a reverse ATM located by the vending machines near the gift shop if you need to convert cash to a card.
Arthur M. Blank Hospital was designed especially for kids and their families
Made possible through a generous $200 million donation from The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, Arthur M. Blank Hospital was designed to improve the quality of care, patient experience, and access to specialize pediatric healthcare for children across Georgia and beyond—not just today, but for generations to come.
Frequently Asked Questions
Arthur M. Blank Hospital opened Sept. 29, 2024.
Children’s has three hospitals, Arthur M. Blank Hospital, Hughes Spalding Hospital and Scottish Rite Hospital.
With the opening of Arthur M. Blank Hospital, clinical services at Egleston moved to our new hospital. 202 patients were moved from Egleston to Arthur M. Blank Hospital in less than 12 hours on Sept. 29, culminating one of the largest single-day pediatric hospital move in the country. Learn more about move day.
The future of Egleston’s campus has yet to be determined.
Arthur M. Blank Hospital is located on Children’s North Druid Hills campus at the corner of North Druid Hills Road and I-85 in Brookhaven. The address is 2220 North Druid Hills Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30329.
Arthur M. Blank Hospital stands 19 stories tall with 2 million square feet of hospital space. It features:
- 446 licensed beds, 116 more beds than Egleston Hospital had previously.
- 70,000 square-foot Emergency Department—nearly three times the ED space at Egleston. The Emergency Department has 69 emergency exam rooms, including six trauma rooms.
- 55,000 square-foot Radiology Department—more than double the square footage at Egleston
- 98 patient beds dedicated to children with cancer and blood disorders—20% of all patient rooms.
- 84 pediatric cardiac beds—25% more than Egleston.
- 22 operating rooms, including three specially designed cardiovascular operating rooms.
With an Emergency Department, state-of-the-art operating rooms, infusion center and advanced diagnostic equipment, Arthur M. Blank Hospital is home to many clinical specialties, including cancer and blood disorders, cardiac, critical care, neurosciences, orthopedics, lab, radiology, transplant and much more.
Arthur M. Blank Hospital is also a place for groundbreaking new innovations and services. There is a Special Care Unit for the treatment of patients with highly infectious diseases, three cardiovascular operating rooms, and an inpatient dialysis unit.
Extra consideration was put into patient and family amenities throughout our new hospital. Arthur M. Blank Hospital offers larger, private rooms so parents and caregivers can comfortably stay with their child. Additional amenities include kitchenettes, child life activity rooms, laundry facilities on every floor, dedicated sleeping rooms and a business center. The hospital’s playgrounds, playrooms, libraries and school-support spaces also allow kids to be kids. View amenities at Arthur M. Blank Hospital.
Children’s North Druid Hills campus includes Arthur M. Blank Hospital along with an adjacent South Tower, in addition to the existing Center for Advanced Pediatrics and staff Support Center.
The North Druid Hills campus spans more than 70 acres and offers more than 20 acres of greenspace, which allows for exposure to nature and healing views from patient rooms. Approximately 1,200 new trees and shrubs were planted on the hospital campus.
We studied extensively whether it was possible to expand on the Egleston campus; however, there was no further opportunity to grow. As we looked at future demand and facility capacity required to meet the projected 10-year and 20-year needs of Georgia’s children and their families, Children’s determined a new campus at North Druid Hills—along with sustained growth over time at Scottish Rite—provides our System with the footprint needed to grow.
Parking decks at Arthur M. Blank Hospital provide families with quick access to the hospital and enhanced navigation. There are two parking decks, providing more than 4,700 parking spaces. The visitor parking deck serves as the primary parking deck for patient families and visitors while the emergency parking deck is reserved for families seeking care in our ER. Learn more about parking at Arthur M. Blank Hospital.
Children’s North Druid Hills campus is served by multiple MARTA bus routes. Lean more about public transportation and rideshare services.
Precious Cargo: How We Safely Moved 202 Patients in 10 Hours
Hear behind-the-scenes stories of the complex logistics, collaborative efforts and unwavering dedication that made the move to Arthur M. Blank Hospital possible.
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The Making of Arthur M. Blank Hospital
Experience the incredible journey of making our new hospital a reality―from planning to construction to opening day.
watch videoAudiology
Our pediatric audiologists specialize in identifying hearing loss and designing treatment plans. They work alongside our otolaryngologists to provide comprehensive care to kids.
Cancer and Blood Disorders
The Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center cares for children and young adults with a wide range of cancer and blood disorders—from the most common to those rarely seen outside of the top centers.
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Our pediatric cardiothoracic surgeons specialize in the surgical treatment of acquired and congenital heart defects in infants, children, teens and young adults.
Critical Care
We have specialized units where we treat babies, kids and teens in need of critical care services.
Diabetes
We offer information, classes and other resources, including the Diabetes Education Program at Arthur M. Blank Hospital.
Emergency Care
Our pediatric Emergency Departments are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays. No appointment is necessary.
Fetal Cardiology
Our Fetal Cardiology team provides specialized care to diagnose fetal heart conditions before a baby is born, consults mothers whose unborn children have suspected or known heart problems, and delivers treatment to help babies with heart conditions.
Fetal Care
The Fetal Care Center serves babies from across the region who have congenital defects for fetal abnormalities. We offer a variety of services from evaluation and diagnosis to postnatal surgical intervention and care.
Gynecology
Our gynecology team is experienced in the medical and surgical management of females ages 0 to 21 with a wide range of gynecological issues. Surgical procedures are performed at Arthur M. Blank Hospital.
Laboratory Services
Outpatient lab services are located on the first floor of Arthur M. Blank Hospital. Expanded hours are available for transplant and hematology/oncology patients only:
- Monday to Friday: 6 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. By appointment only. Call 404-785-0136 before Friday at 5 p.m. to schedule an appointment.
Nephrology
Our pediatric nephrologists care for children and teens through our chronic kidney disease clinic as well as our pre- and post-kidney transplant clinics. We also offer dialysis at this location.
Neurology
Our pediatric neurologists provide comprehensive care for a wide range of conditions of the brain, spinal cord, nerves and muscles, ranging from the most common to those rarely seen in children.
Neurophysiology
Neuropsychology
Our neuropsychology and pediatric psychology teams are specially trained to work with children and teens who have unique needs, and they are dedicated to supporting families as they navigate the challenges of managing a complex diagnosis.
Neurosurgery
Our neurosurgery team has experience with neurosurgical conditions ranging from the most common to extremely rare.
NICU
Our Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs) combine advanced technology and highly trained healthcare professionals to care for our tiniest patients in a specialized environment.
Pain Relief
We provide a tailored treatment approach for children and teens who have difficult pain management issues from surgery or from conditions like sickle cell disease or cancer. This service is for children who are already in the hospital.
Palliative Care
Our palliative care team works to manage stress and symptoms, explains how to fit serious illness into a family’s life, helps make tough care decisions, identifies resources and coordinates care teams.
PICU
Our Pediatric Intensive Care Units (PICUs) are staffed with specially trained physicians and nurses who provide comprehensive, compassionate care to critically ill children in a specialized environment.
Radiology
We offer a variety of pediatric imaging services using advanced technology and child-friendly techniques to help accurately diagnose injuries and illnesses. Outpatient services include:
- Bone densitometry (DEXA), CT, fluoroscopy, interventional radiology, MRI, nuclear medicine and PET/CT by appointment only
- Walk-in X-ray appointments available 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day
Sleep Disorders
Overnight sleep studies are performed overnight in a private room at Arthur M. Blank Hospital with a parent present.
Surgery
Our team understands how to safely perform surgical procedures on infants, kids and teens. We bring pediatric expertise and years of experience to every procedure, whether routine, rare or complex.
TICU
Our Technology-Dependent Intensive Care Unit (TICU) team uses the latest technology to care for children who need specialized medical equipment to thrive.
