Since 1911, Childrens of Alabama has provided specialized medical care for ill and injured children. Ranked among the best childrens hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, Childrens serves patients from every county in Alabama and nearly every state. With more than 3.5 million square feet, it is one of the largest pediatric medical facilities in the United States. Childrens offers inpatient and outpatient services at its Russell Campus on Birminghams historic Southside with additional specialty services provided at Childrens South, Childrens on 3rd and in Huntsville and Montgomery. Primary medical care is provided in more than a dozen communities across central Alabama. Childrens is the only health system in Alabama dedicated solely to the care and treatment of children. It is a private, not-for-profit medical center that serves as the teaching hospital for the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) pediatric medicine, surgery, psychiatry, research and residency programs. The medical staff consists of UAB faculty and Childrens full-time physicians as well as private practicing community physicians.
Childrens of Alabama has provided specialized medical care for ill and injured children across the state and throughout the southeastern U.S. since 1911. For the past three years, Childrens has been ranked among the best childrens hospital programs in the nation by US News & World Report. Last year, patients made more than 634,000 outpatient and nearly 14,000 inpatient visits to Childrens from every county in Alabama and from 47 other states. With more than 2 million square feet, it is the third largest pediatric medical facility in the U.S. Childrens offers inpatient and outpatient services across its Russell Campus on Birminghams historic Southside with additional outpatient surgery and diagnostic imaging services provided at Childrens South and Childrens on 3rd. Primary care is provided at more than a dozen offices in communities across central and north Alabama. The Benjamin Russell Hospital for Children is the only hospital in Alabama dedicated solely to the care and treatment of children and is recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center as a Magnet-designated hospital for excellence in nursing care. It is a private, not-for-profit hospital that serves as the primary site of the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) pediatric medicine, surgery, research and residency programs.
The Child of Children's campaign is celebrating our patients through the years with a collection of stories which underscores the unique qualities of each Child of Children's and the special place that is Children's of Alabama. We invite you to share your stories with us and to read the stories of other inspiring individuals to whom it has been our privilege to provide care for 100 years.
Childrens of Alabama is affiliated with the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Department of Pediatrics a decades-old partnership that has provided outstanding clinical care to the youngest, most vulnerable patients and established Birmingham as a nationally renowned center for pediatric medicine.
Childrens is a private, not-for-profit medical center that serves as the teaching hospital for UABs pediatric medicine, surgery, psychiatry, research and residency programs. The medical staff at Childrens of Alabama consists of UAB faculty and Childrens of Alabamas full-time physicians as well as private practicing community physicians.
Medical students enrolled in the Pediatric Residency and Fellowship Programs at UAB receive their pediatric training at Childrens of Alabama. The goal of these education programs is to train the next generation of doctors in a hands-on, intensive medical environment, building the foundation for a rewarding and successful career in pediatrics. As part of the training and education process established by UAB Department of Pediatrics, residents and fellows may be part of your childs health care team. Residents and subspecialty fellows have the opportunity to explore every aspect of pediatrics from outpatient to critical care medicine and every subspecialty within the field.
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Rating 3.9 out of 5 based on 343 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestErica Oliver
a year ago
My friend went for help for her son they did not listen to her. They did nothing no eeg or anything to help this poor baby. If I could use a negative I would.!!!!
Dylan Harper
a year ago
What a joke of a hospital. Do yourself a favor and just go to Brookwood. Not much better but at least you'll be seen in a timely manner. Hospital is dirty and they put you in a 12x12 "Family Waiting Room" with 3 other sick family's. If you weren't sick before, surely you'll bring something home with you.
Fernando Rueda
a year ago
(Translated by Google) Competent and highly trained doctors (Original) Medicos competentes y muy preparados
Shaneqka Spikes
a year ago
This hospital does not help children at all. I went there and left with no results. Now I have to take my kids somewhere else to figure out what's wrong
mae coley
a year ago
Went to emergency room emergency room, wouldn't allow me to go in with child, claiming covid, too many people... but waiting room full of well unmask children and adults. Security guard allowed many other ethics into waiting room. Security guard wouldn't even speak to me the first time I walked up to Him asking questions...
Danielle S
a year ago
Horrible hospital, they will force court orders on you to "protect themselves and the hospital". ZERO patient care thoughts. They are money hungry! Dr. Wilson should NEVER practice medicine. She has ZERO bedside matter. She is rude, demeaning, makes parents feel like they don't know how to care for their own children. Dr Wilson talks down to people. I will not return to this hospital. I do not recommend this hospital at all. It's all about money money money. They don't care about your kids just themselves.
Keundra Anderson
a year ago
Worst place to be when your child is sick...0 out of 10
Sahar Obeid
a year ago
Everyone at Children's of Alabama from the Nurses, Doctors, Respiratory Therapists to everyone in between were amazing. We were in the PICU and then transfered to Pulmonalogy. They take the time to listen, explain, address your concerns, make you feel at ease, attend the rounds and work with you. I had great conversations with them and learned a lot. We ran into some issues within the hospital but never when it came to the care of my child. Courtney, Glenda and Annie from RT were amazing. They were very patient, taught me many things and held conversations during my times of unease. There were two very special RNs during our stay, Kelsey(day shift) and Sarah(night shift) that always went above and beyond and advocated for my daughter and celebrated our victories. I was at ease knowing they were there. Thank you from my whole heart.
Abdul Rahim
a year ago
Horrible place dont recommend
D EM
a year ago
BEWARE OF THIS HOSPITAL! They will FORCE A COURT ORDER if you don't agree with the doctor's "care" for YOUR CHILD!!! They will take your parental choice and rights away! Judge always agrees with the hospital. If you need expert care go to Children's Hospital of Atlanta NOT in Birmingham!! The lead doctors are rude, not compassionate, forceful. They will treat you as if you know nothing because they are doctors and your just a parent. There is NO HOUSEKEEPING, nasty dirty hospital, if you order food to your room it takes hours to arrive and is cold. Care staff are rude, act like she was 'doing me a favor getting supplies for my ill family member who was a patient ' but it's the care teams job description. Wish I never came to this hospital for care for my family member. If I could get NEGATIVE STARS I would!! -100
Anna Grace
a year ago
My son had a dental procedure in clinic 9 and everyone was so nice and supportive. All staff were careful to make sure my son was as comfortable as possible. DR. LUGO, a dentist from clinic 9, did the procedure and was the most kind hearted and friendly dentist Ive ever brought my children to. She made the experience especially smooth and upbeat; with kindness, thoroughness, smiles and being there to answer all questions. I knew my son was in great ha ds from start to finish. Thank you Dr Rizzo and staff.
Bridgette Thompson
2 years ago
This hospital is a joke. Yall don't help children yall just take there money. I still have no answers on what's going on with my children. If I could gave a zero star I would. I don't recommend this hospital for nothing.
Vermon Tate
2 years ago
Great staff to be around. They will make you feel at home.
Christopher Wooten
2 years ago
Horrible and unsafe! We were on the ninth floor and it was horrible. The nurses were extremely rude. They did not attend to our daughter. The room was not clean. I would highly recommend finding another medical facility if possible.
Chris Anaya
2 years ago
Worst experience ever in a hospital stay absolutely zero comfort for parents zero didn't sleep my daughter's entire stay
Leah Livingston
2 years ago
We absolutely love Children's. My son was a patient there almost 18 years. I developed many great friendships there. Made a lasting expression on my heart. Wonderful brilliant doctor's.
Barbara Bryant
2 years ago
Horrible service and doctors!!!! Would NOT listen to me about my own child's needs. Do not go!!!!
Kathleen Tatum
2 years ago
They done bad stuff to my mom
Rachel Cattell
2 years ago
It's not my goal to feel like the badgering parent, but you have to be to get help at Children's. I've had so many bad experiences after staying for 2 weeks and being back for another issue with my son. We were shoved into a back room in the ER and had to wait from 7:30 pm until midnight without being seen. My son was one month old with RSV. He was very dehydrated, and all they did was check his blood pressure and oxygen saturation. He didn't get an IV started until 12:30 am, and we had to stay for 4 days. If they had been proactive about hydrating him fast, he might not have had to have tube feeds and declined so fast.
Grace Black
2 years ago
My daughter had seizures sences she was 7 years old and they do so well! But I'm only giving 4 stars cause we have to wait In room for 30 minutes but it feels like 3 hours and we both don't have patients! But EGG people are so nice to my daughter and love her !
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