Children's of Alabama

Children's of Alabama, established in 1911, is a private, not-for-profit pediatric medical center dedicated exclusively to the care and treatment of children. Located in Birmingham, Alabama, it is the state's only health system focused solely on pediatric care.

Affiliated with the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Medicine, the hospital serves as a teaching facility providing education and training in pediatric medicine, surgery, psychiatry, research, and residency programs.

Main Hospital

The main hospital, situated on Birmingham's historic Southside, encompasses over 3.5 million square feet, making it one of the largest pediatric medical facilities in the United States. It features 332 beds and 54 neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) bassinets.

The hospital offers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services and is recognized as a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center, providing critical care to children in need.

Additional Facilities

Children's of Alabama also operates several outpatient facilities and primary care centers across central and north Alabama. Notable locations include:

• Children's South Pediatric Outpatient Center located at 1940 Elmer J. Bissell Road in Birmingham, offering specialty clinics, laboratory services, and outpatient surgery.
• The Amelia Center at 1513 Fourth Avenue South in Birmingham, providing comprehensive grief services to children and their families.
• Facilities in Montgomery, AL.

Services Offered

The hospital provides a wide range of specialized medical services, including:

• Cardiovascular Services: The Pediatric & Congenital Heart Center of Alabama provides comprehensive cardiac care for children.
• Allergy & Immunology: Alabama's only all-pediatric Allergy/Immunology group focuses on care for children with allergic and immunologic conditions.
• Orthopedics: The Division of Orthopedic Surgery is a leading center for diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal conditions in children.
• Critical Care: The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit offers mixed medical-surgical, neonatal, pediatric, and adolescent intensive care services.
• Behavioral Health Services: Comprehensive mental health care with outpatient and inpatient therapy supports children with mood disorders, attention issues, and other behavioral challenges.

Commitment to Excellence

Children's of Alabama is dedicated to excellence in research and medical education. It continually strives to improve pediatric healthcare services for children across Alabama and the southeastern United States.