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University Hospital Opens Children's Emergency Department

Texas Public Radio | By Wendy Rigby
Published November 18, 2016 at 1:27 PM CST
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University Hospital opened its separate dedicated Children's Emergency Department on Nov. 16, 2016.
Credit Mark Greenberg / University Health System

San Antonio’s University Hospital opened an emergency department just for children on Nov. 18, 2016.

The pediatric E.D. has 16 patient rooms, a procedure room and a behavioral health room.

Pediatric specialists from the UT Health Science Center medical school will also treat children with serious and complex medical issues.

University Hospital is located at 4502 Medical Drive.

  

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Wendy Rigby
Wendy Rigby is a San Antonio native who has worked as a journalist for more than 25 years. She spent two decades at KENS-TV covering health and medical news. Now, she brings her considerable background, experience and passion to Texas Public Radio.
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