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We understand it can be scary when your child has a medical emergency, and you might not be sure where to go. The Julia and George Argyros Emergency Department at CHOC Hospital in Orange is dedicated to helping kids in Orange County.
Children are not tiny adults and have very specific healthcare needs. From the equipment to the physicians to the child life specialists, our pediatric emergency department is designed to meet the needs of children of all ages.
Please call 911 immediately if your child needs immediate medical attention and you cannot safely transport your child to the hospital.
CHOC doctors, who are board-certified in emergency medicine, and specially trained nurses provide the very best patient- and family-centered care 24 hours, seven days a week. Meet the team.
Our 22,000-square-foot, full-service emergency department is designed to meet the unique needs of children.
The emergency department features 35 treatment rooms, including 14 rapid evaluation and discharge exam rooms and three triage suites.
When children arrive at the hospital, they are often crying, nervous or anxious. Often times, children fear what will happen once they are being treated.
The child life specialists help make the hospital experience less stressful and frightening. Their role is to make kids feel comfortable using special play techniques. Child life is a very important part of what makes CHOC one of the most unique hospital experiences.
Child life specialists also help patients understand how the medical team administers a care plan or treatment with special teaching tools. To help patients understand and prepare for their care, child life specialists use books, practice dolls, pictures and play medical equipment. During procedures, children can watch a movie on a tablet, play a game or engage in other fun activities.
Building: Holmes Tower | 1201 W. La Veta Ave | Orange, CA 92868 | 714-509-9095
