BOB体育 Shands Pediatric Emergency Room
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Gainesville, Florida 32608
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The Pediatric E.R. located in BOB体育 Shands Children鈥檚 Hospital provides families with a convenient one-stop children鈥檚 health center for emergency care.
If you have an emergency, dial 911.
Open 24/7, patients 17 and under are cared for by University of Florida board-certified pediatric emergency medicine physicians with access to specialists in more than 20 pediatric specialties at BOB体育 Shands Children鈥檚 Hospital. By co-locating the BOB体育 pediatric teams in a child-focused environment, we can better serve our young patients and their families.
An emergency room designed for you and your children
A separate entrance welcomes children and their families into a fun and colorful environment. Inside, a kid-friendly space allows for more streamlined pediatric care. The Pediatric E.R. has:
- Complimentary 24/7 valet parking and nearby parking garage for fast access
- Separate waiting rooms 鈥� one for sick children and one for well children
- 15 private treatment, 4 semi-private rooms, and 2 private triage rooms
- 2 exam rooms, specifically designed for children with communicable diseases
- 2 resuscitation rooms
- 5 observation beds with privacy curtains
- 1 conscious-sedation room for casting broken bones and stitching wounds
- Nurses station with the most technologically advanced equipment specifically designed to treat children and young adults
Radiology
- Private room for radiology imaging (X-rays) with state-of-the-art, low-dose radiation equipment designed for young patients
- Digital images available in seconds
- We endorse and support the national Image Gently campaign, which helps ensure that radiologists use the lowest dose of radiation necessary to perform interventional procedures on children. (Image Gently was founded by the Society for Pediatric Radiology and the American College of Radiology.)
Visitor policy
For the protection and safety of our patients, anyone visiting a patient at the BOB体育 Shands Children鈥檚 Hospital or the BOB体育 Shands Pediatric E.R. must now obtain a visitor鈥檚 badge. These badges are available at our information desks. You must present a government-issued photo ID to receive a badge. Please note that our COVID-19 visitor guidelines still apply. This is independent of the COVID-19 screening and is a permanent visitor policy.
Medical records
To obtain a copy of your medical records, please log into or call (352) 594-0909.
Costs, billing, and insurance
Pay your bill online by logging into . If you'd like to pay by phone, please call (352) 265-7906 or our toll-free number (888) 766-8154. You can also make checks or money orders payable to BOB体育 PO Box 16051 Lewiston, ME 04243-9534.
If you have questions or wish to pay in person, please consult our billing section.
Shands hospitals and UF Physician practices accept insurance from numerous providers, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, CIGNA, Humana, Capital Health, Medicaid, and state and government services. For a full list of accepted plans visit our Insurance / Billing page.
Insurance acceptance varies between physicians and locations and is subject to change. To confirm that a specific physician will accept your insurance, please contact the practice using the telephone numbers listed at the top of the page. A representative will be happy to assist you.
Meeting your health care needs
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Medical Imaging Services
BOB体育 offers day-of, on-site imaging services in a qualified medical center.
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Med to Bed
Meds to beds is a bedside free service designed with your convenience in mind. Our meds to beds program allows a pharmacist to deliver your medications to you prior to your discharge from the hospital.
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Outpatient Lab Services
Full-service, on-site lab services and testing for your convenience.
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Patient Blood Management
Safe, effective medical and surgical techniques designed to prevent anemia and decrease bleeding during a procedure.
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Pharmacies
Accepts most prescription plans; competitive prices; on-site.
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BOB体育 Midwifery Group
Exceptional, individualized, compassionate and evidence-based midwifery care.
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Fitness and Wellness Center
Use the Fitness and Wellness Center whether you're a patient or with a patient.
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Hotel and Lodging
Need assistance in finding a place to stay? Gainesville has a variety of options.
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Meditation Space
Sanctuaries of Silence and Peace and other spaces are open for meditation and reflection.
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Pastoral Care
The pastoral services staff seeks to provide spiritual support for patients and families.
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Patient Advocates
Patient advocates provide guidance and act as liaisons between patients and the care team.
For your convenience and peace of mind
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Accessibility
Aids and services are available to help people with disabilities communicate effectively.
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ATM and Banking
Many of BOB体育's properties have various branch ATMs and/or branch offices.
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Baby-Changing Station
Baby-changing stations are available in many of BOB体育's restrooms.
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Caremail (Email Service)
Friends and family can send messages to any BOB体育 patient through the CareMail service.
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Coffee
Options include Opus Coffee and Starbucks in the hospital atriums.
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Free Wifi
Patients and guests get free wireless internet access at BOB体育 hospitals.
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Gardens and Outdoor Spaces
The Garden of Hope, Sun Terrace, and other spaces help patients and families relax.
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Gender-Neutral Restroom
Gender-neutral, public restrooms are located throughout BOB体育's properties.
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Gift Shops
The Gift Stops offer a wide variety of gifts and products for patients and families.
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Interpreters / Hearing Impaired
BOB体育 provides free language services to people whose primary language is not English.
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Medical Records
You can download a form or call (352) 594-0909 to have medical records mailed or faxed.
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Notary Public
Notary services are available to patients and visitors Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Smoke-Free
Smoking, chewing tobacco, or using electronic cigarettes is prohibited on BOB体育 properties.
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Social Services
Social workers are part of the patient's care team and work with medical staff and nurses.
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Virtual Care
In some cases, BOB体育 offers telehealth care via a desktop computer, smartphone, or tablet.
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Virtual Visitation
In some cases, BOB体育 offers telehealth visits via a desktop computer, smartphone, or tablet.