LHAAMC Pediatric Emergency Room

The pediatric ER at Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center is staffed 24 hours a day by board-certified pediatric specialists. Because we also have a dedicated pediatric inpatient and pediatric surgery program, our pediatric specialists are ready in any emergency.

Our state-of-the-art diagnostic services mean that we can diagnose and treat children's conditions more quickly.

And because emergency rooms can feel frightening for young patients, we've designed the space with kids in mind. It's comforting, bright, and fun. Child life specialists also help comfort and entertain children.

We know this can be a stressful time. We've streamlined the process for your visit, including:

• Registration. When you arrive at the pediatric emergency room, you check in and provide information like your address and phone number.
• Triage. A triage nurse asks you questions about your child's illness or injury, checks your child's temperature and weight, and briefly examines your child. We make sure a provider sees children with life-threatening conditions right away.

• Our waiting area. You remain in the waiting area until a provider is available to examine your child. Please understand patients may not be seen in the same order of their arrival. Patients with the most serious illnesses and injuries will usually be given priority.
• The exam. We'll bring you and your child into a treatment area, where our expert team cares for your child. Depending on your child's condition, your doctor may order a blood test, x-rays or other tests that help diagnose. We explain each test to you first.
• Discharge. When your child's care is complete, we give you instructions about any care you may need to provide at home.
• Admission to the hospital. For children who need additional care, we have a pediatric inpatient unit at LH AAMC.

The pediatric ER sees all patients, regardless of whether you have health insurance. If you are a self-pay patient, we can connect you to government programs that may help with your health care costs. Plus, our billing department can work with you on payment plans.

Don't let your ability to pay keep you from seeking the emergency care you need.

We provide medically necessary services to everyone, no matter your ability to pay. Call our Financial Counseling office at 443-481-6500 or learn more about payment options.