Emergency Visits
Wait Times in the Emergency Department
Families who come to us with non-urgent issues may experience longer waits to be seen. When a child in our hospital or emergency department is facing a life-threatening emergency, there is no wait time.
Families should consider whether their child could be cared for at their primary care pediatrician's office or at a local urgent care.
What to Do in An Emergency
If your child is facing a serious or life-threatening emergency, call 911.
Important Announcement
United Medical Center is Closed
United Medical Center permanently closed all services as of April 15, 2025, which includes the Children’s National Emergency Department at United Medical Center.
The closure occurred with the April 15 opening of Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health, a new, privately-operated, full-service hospital, located on the St. Elizabeth East campus in Ward 8. We remain committed to the health of our patients during this time of transition.
