Hours & Locations
Children's Emergency Center
Why Choose CHRISTUS Children’s ER in Alon
Immediate 24/7 Care for Children
In the event of an emergency, please dial 9-1-1, or go to the nearest emergency room.
When your child is sick, hurt or in pain, you need answers quickly from a team that knows how to care for children. At CHRISTUS Children's Pediatric Emergency Room at Alon, your child receives emergency care in a space created specifically for kids, with clinicians who understand how children experience illness, fear and pain.
If your child needs additional support, you have a direct connection to San Antonio's pediatric specialty network, helping your family get the right care when it matters most.
At CHRISTUS Children's Pediatric Emergency Room at Alon, your child has access to:
- Pediatric-trained emergency medicine physicians and nurses
- Child-focused treatment areas and imaging designed for growing bodies
- A welcoming environment that helps children feel more comfortable during their visit
- Onsite pediatric laboratory and imaging services
- Direct connection to pediatric specialists across San Antonio, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week
- A convenient location with easy parking just steps from the entrance
This facility is an outpatient department of CHRISTUS Children's.
24/7 Emergency Care for Infants, Children and Teens
What’s Treated at the Pediatric Emergency Room
Common pediatric emergencies receive fast, specialized attention so care can begin right away.
- High fever or febrile seizures
- Severe asthma attacks or breathing difficulties
- Persistent vomiting, dehydration or severe abdominal pain
- Cuts requiring stitches
- Broken bones, sprains or sports injuries
- Head injuries and concussions
- Allergic reactions or anaphylaxis
- Accidental poisoning or ingestion
Plan the Visit
Walk-ins Welcome
Open 24/7 for infants, children and teens. Bring a list of medications and known allergies.
Questions Before Arrival
Call (210) 853-1500 for next steps.
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Part of CHRISTUS Children's in San Antonio
When your child needs emergency care, you want to know specialized pediatric care is available if they need more help. At CHRISTUS Children’s Pediatric Emergency Room at Alon, your child is connected to CHRISTUS Children’s and pediatric specialists across San Antonio.
What this means for your child:
- Emergency care for infants, children and teens, 24/7
- Pediatric-trained emergency physicians and nurses
- On-site pediatric lab and imaging services
- Access to pediatric specialists across San Antonio
- Connection to additional pediatric care when needed
- Child-focused treatment areas designed for children
- Convenient Alon location with easy parking
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Your Child’s Care Continues After the ER
An ER visit may be just the first step. If your child needs more care, CHRISTUS Children’s can help connect you with the right care across San Antonio.
Your child may need:
- A pediatrician for follow-up care
- A pediatric specialist
- Additional imaging or testing
- Therapy or rehabilitation
- Advanced hospital care
If your child needs more care after the ER, you’re already connected to CHRISTUS Children’s pediatricians, specialists and services across San Antonio.
Find children’s care near you
Explore CHRISTUS Children’s locations and services across San Antonio below.
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