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Children's at Hughes Spalding
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35 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive SE

Atlanta, GA 30303

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24 hours

Updated Mar. 22, 2023

As of Wednesday, March 22, 2023, we have updated our masking policies.

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Updated Jan. 7, 2023

To avoid overcrowding, we are limiting visitors to two parents or caregivers in our Emergency Rooms, Urgent Care Centers, the Emory Children’s Center and some services in our hospitals.

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Where to go when your child is sick

If your child is sick or injured, it is important to know where to take them for care. Learn what can be treated at a pediatric urgent care center and a pediatrician's office.

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We are experiencing high volumes, which has led to increased wait times at our emergency departments and urgent care locations. Thank you for your patience.

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COVID-19 Testing

Viral Solutions is offering COVID-19 testing in the tent located in the parking lot at Children’s at Hughes Spalding for children of all ages. Testing will be available 7 days a week. Visit the Viral Solutions website for appointments and information on age restrictions.

Please note, Children’s at Hughes Spalding is currently the only hospital offering on-site COVID-19 testing to the public.

Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Covid 19 and your child

This content is general information and is not specific medical advice. In case of an urgent concern or emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department right away.

About this location:

Children's Hughes Spalding Hospital is located in downtown Atlanta near Edgewood Avenue and Grady Memorial Hospital. This facility offers many services, including an Emergency Department that is open 24 hours a day.

Adolescent Medicine

Children’s provides appointment-based primary and specialty care for concerns of the teenage years, including development, puberty, contraception and eating disorders. We serve children ages 13 to 18.

Call Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for more information

Monday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Friday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Allergy and Immunology

Children's provides appointment-based care for children and teens with allergic conditions requiring assessment and management.

Asthma

Children's provides appointment-based care for children and teens with complex, hard-to-control asthma.

Cancer and Blood Disorders

The Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center provides appointment-based care for children and teens (ages 0 to 18) with sickle cell disease and other blood disorders.

Cerebral Palsy

At Children's, our team of pediatric specialists work together to provide comprehensive, ongoing care to children who have cerebral palsy.

Child Protection Center

The Center for Safe and Healthy Children is a child advocacy center that provides medical examinations for children and teenagers who have symptoms or behaviors of suspected physical or sexual abuse.

Emergency Care

Our Emergency Department serves children up to their 18th birthday, and is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. No appointments are needed. We treat serious or life-threatening illnesses, injuries and conditions.

24 hours

Neurology

At Children’s Physician Group, our neurologists treat disorders of the nervous system including conditions of the brain, spinal cord, nerves and muscles.

Primary Care

Serving as the medical home for children ages 0 to 18, we provide appointment-based well care, including check-up visits and immunizations. We also offer care to address long-term medical problems and acute illnesses such as ear infections, strep throat and asthma.

After Hours:

  • Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • First and third Saturday each month, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Pulmonology

Children's provides appointment-based care for children with complex, hard-to-control asthma and for children with allergic conditions requiring assessment and management.

Radiology

Services:

  • Fluoroscopy: Monday to Friday - 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
  • Ultrasound: Monday to Friday - 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 2:00 to 10:30 p.m.
  • X-ray: Walk-in X-ray appointments are available seven days a week 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.