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Emergency Medicine

At UCSF, we recognize that children aren't just small adults – they need specialized care, especially during emergencies. Through Pediatric Emergency Medicine, we treat babies, children and adolescents with serious or life-threatening illnesses or injuries. Our ERs are staffed 24-7 with doctors and nurses trained in pediatric emergency care, and the facilities are equipped and designed with the unique needs of children in mind. Our Oakland hospital has an ACS-verified Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center, one of only six in California offering the level of comprehensive care that merits that designation from the American College of Surgeons.

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Center for Child Protection

Center for Child Protection

747 52nd St.
Oakland, CA 94609

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Emergency Department

Emergency Department

San Francisco / Oakland

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Neurotrauma Program

Neurotrauma Program

747 52nd St.
Oakland, CA 94609

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Trauma Care Center

Trauma Care Center

747 52nd St.
Oakland, CA 94609

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Urgent Care Clinic

Urgent Care Clinic

Oakland / Larkspur / San Francisco

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Child Life

Certified child life specialists ease the stress and anxiety of childhood illness through therapeutic play, schooling and family-focused support.

Family Amenities

Family-friendly amenities help you relax and take care of yourself while staying close to your child. We offer lounges, kitchens, showers, breastfeeding rooms and more.

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Social Services

Social workers ease the effect of illness, injury and hospitalization on your family with counseling and assistance to help you navigate the challenges.

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Activity Rooms

Activity rooms offer a relaxed environment for children of all ages. Features include a playroom, digital arts studio and teen lounge. Find out more.

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Art Therapy

Art therapy helps kids and families express themselves, making it easier to cope with pediatric health issues. Group and bedside services are available.

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Music Therapy Program

Board-certified music therapists help kids cope with illness and the feelings that come with it. Find out about group activities and bedside therapy.

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School Program

Our schoolroom services and individual learning programs help children hospitalized at UCSF continue their education and get ready to return to school.

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School Re-Entry Program

We help kids return to school after hospitalization by educating staff and students about their needs and recommending needed accommodations. Read more.

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Individual Playtime & Instruction

If your child can't be around other kids for medical reasons, you can sign up for private sessions in our activity and school rooms. Find out how.

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Interpreter Services & Communication Assistance

Interpreter services in many languages and TDDs are available for families that need help communicating with care teams. Here's how to access them.

Family Resource Center

We help families cope with the challenges of childhood illness and hospitalization in a relaxing environment where parents can get a much-needed break.

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Parent Support Program

Weekly activities, including knitting, scrapbooking, chair massage and more, help family caregivers get a much-needed break. Find out more.

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Patient Relations

Patient relations reps and nursing supervisors are here to answer questions and address concerns. Learn about your rights, how to reach us and more.

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Spiritual Care

Chaplains help UCSF patients, families and staff cope with the spiritual and emotional challenges of childhood illness. Learn more.

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International Services

If you're coming to UCSF from outside the U.S., we coordinate your child's appointments and provide other helpful services. Here's how to get started.

Fetal surgery firsts

The first open fetal surgery in the world was performed at UCSF in the early 1980s.

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