London Health Sciences Centre - Children's Hospital

London, ON

Current ER wait · Provincial Health

1h 45m

24/7

Updated 4m ago · All Ontario hospitals

Shortest wait Wednesdays 10am avg ~31m
Longest wait Sundays 7am avg ~3h 35m

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800 Commissioners Road East, London, ON (519) 685-8500 Hospital website

About Children's Hospital London

The Children's Hospital at London Health Sciences Centre operates a dedicated pediatric emergency department at 800 Commissioners Road East in London, Ontario, providing 24/7 emergency care exclusively for patients from birth through age 18. As a regional referral centre for Southwestern Ontario, it offers specialized pediatric services including trauma care, oncology, intensive care, and a Level III NICU, serving a population of over 400,000 children across the region. Parents and caregivers should bring children here for serious or life-threatening illness and injury, knowing the department is staffed by specialists in pediatric emergency medicine.

Services & Specialties

Dedicated pediatric emergency department (ages 0–18), Pediatric critical care (12-bed PICU), Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) — 43 beds, Pediatric trauma care, Pediatric oncology, Liver and bowel transplant program, Infectious disease programs, Inpatient pediatric care (58 beds), Regional referral services for Southwestern Ontario, Teaching and academic medicine programs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Children's Hospital ER separate from the Victoria Hospital ER?
Yes. The Children's Hospital has its own dedicated pediatric emergency department staffed by pediatric emergency medicine specialists. It is located on the same campus as Victoria Hospital at 800 Commissioners Road East, but operates separately from the adult ER.
What ages does the Children's Hospital emergency department treat?
The Children's Hospital ED treats patients from birth through to age 18. For adult patients, the Victoria Hospital emergency department on the same campus is the appropriate destination.
Can a parent or caregiver stay with their child if they are admitted?
Yes. LHSC's Children's Hospital offers rooming-in, which allows parents and caregivers to stay with their child throughout an inpatient admission. It is recommended to bring personal items for yourself in case your child is kept overnight.
Does LHSC Children's Hospital offer specialized services like cancer care or transplants?
Yes. As a regional referral centre for Southwestern Ontario, the Children's Hospital provides specialized services including pediatric oncology, liver and bowel transplants, infectious disease programs, trauma care, and intensive care for children.
How do I pay for parking at the Children's Hospital?
Parking at the Victoria and Children's Hospital campus is available 24/7. You can tap your debit or credit card at the gate, use a mobile wallet, or download the Parkedin App. The HPASS preloaded card provides discounted rates and in-and-out privileges for frequent visitors.
Is there bus service to LHSC Children's Hospital in London?
Yes. Multiple London Transit Commission (LTC) bus routes travel directly onto the Victoria and Children's Hospital campus, with stops on hospital grounds. The campus is accessible from Wellington Road and Commissioners Road East. Check the LTC website for current routes and schedules.

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