Children’s Hospital NO Expands Service in Emergency Department, Reopens Calhoun St. Access

Children’s Hospital New Orleans has reopened its Calhoun Street access point for ambulance and Emergency Department (ED) traffic as phase 1 of its ED expansion effort is complete. Phase 1 of the new ED includes the opening of 10 new patient exam rooms and two resuscitation rooms.

In addition, there will now be parking available on the Calhoun Street side of the hospital designated for ED patients and families.

By adding significant square footage, it will allow the hospital to see patients faster and to provide more comfortable and private family spaces. In 2019, Children’s Hospital treated nearly 50,000 patients in its ED, a significant increase from 2018.

Phase 2 expansion and renovations to the Children’s Hospital ED will be complete in the first quarter of 2021, as part of as part of Children’s $300 million campus expansion effort.

“The expanded Emergency Department will allow Children’s Hospital to advance critical care services,” said Matt Schaefer, senior vice president and chief operating office at Children’s Hospital New Orleans. “Our specialized, multidisciplinary emergency care team is available 24/7 to treat critically ill and injured infants, children, and adolescents with around-the clock emergency ground and air transport services.”

02/18/2020