Our Approach
In the event of an emergency please dial 9-1-1, or go to the nearest emergency room immediately.
When your child has a medical emergency, your choice to seek help from a truly comprehensive facility is the best decision you can make. At The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio Emergency Center - Westover Hills, we provide only the most specialized care and treatment programs for conditions ranging from traumatic injuries to common childhood illnesses. As an academic facility, we are the leaders in progressive methods and the most current practices – so your child receives the benefit of our knowledge and our extensive capabilities in a supportive, pediatric-specific setting.
The Emergency Center is always open and staffed with a devoted team of pediatric nurses, physicians and support staff specially trained in the care of children in an emergency. We share one common goal – making sure your child receives the care they need as quickly as possible in a child-friendly environment.
If your child experiences the following symptoms, we recommend a visit to the Emergency Center.
- Allergic reaction
- Broken bone
- Chest pain
- Confusion
- Fainting
- High fever
- Ingestion of obstructive object
- Major head injury
- Palpitations
- Pneumonia
- Seizures
- Severe abdominal pain
- Severe asthma attack
- Severe burns
- Severe headache
- Shock/Electric Shock
- Shortness of breath
- Unconsciousness
- Uncontrollable bleeding