Pediatric Emergency Department
Keywords:Opening hours and contact information
Visiting address
Postal address
Medical Helpline
Phone, Medical Helpline: 116 117Emergency number
Phone, Emergency number: 112Opening hours
Health center emergency services
Service hours
Emergency services for specialist medical care
At the Pediatric Emergency Department of New Children's Hospital, we treat patients under the age of 16 from all specialty fields.
When you are seeking treatment at a hospital emergency clinic, always call the toll-free Medical Helpline number 116 117 first.
In case of emergency, such as severe shortness of breath, large bleeding wound or convulsive child, call the emergency number 112. Paramedics will assess the need for treatment and transport the patient to the correct location for treatment.
Health center emergency services
If your child falls ill suddenly, their primary place of treatment is your local health center on weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and after 4:00 p.m., the Joint Emergency Service at New Children's Hospital.
Emergency services for specialist medical care
Emergency services for specialist medical care is open 24 hours a day. We treat patients under the age of 16 in all specialty fields. Your child will come to us primarily on the basis of a referral.
The Pediatric Emergency Department also houses a clinic for follow-up care of injuries.
Restrictions on visitations due to COVID-19 ,
We restrict visits to HUS hospitals and units due to COVID-19. Only one guardian may accompany a child patient to the emergency department.
Hospitals
New Children's Hospital
The New Children's Hospital is Finland's largest hospital focused on demanding specialist pediatric medical care. We treat patients from all around Finland, from newborns to 15-year-olds.
