Children's
 No child should ever have to go to the hospital. But when they do, they shouldn't have to wait to get the medical care they need.
WakeMed is building a new Children's Hospital - the first one in Wake County - where children can receive the medical care they need, as soon as they need it.
For decades, parents and pediatricians have trusted WakeMed to care for our children. We serve more than 143,000 children per year, making WakeMed one of the most popular hospitals for children in North Carolina.
But Wake County is growing. Fast. And the demand for children's health care is growing, too. That means that children sometimes have to wait for months to see a pediatric specialist.
That's why people in Wake County and surrounding communities are coming together - to help raise money for a new Children's Hospital that will meet the needs of our growing community.
A new 34,000 square foot Children's Hospital will allow WakeMed to offer more hospital beds, more specialists and more advanced care for critically ill children. And that means our children won't have to wait to get the care they need.
Children's Services
Pediatric Inpatient Unit
WakeMed has the only inpatient unit dedicated to pediatrics in Wake County.
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
This eight-bed unit is equipped to care for critically-ill children from birth to 18 years of age.
Level IV Intensive Care Nursery
Our Level IV Intensive Care Nursery is the most experienced and technologically advanced in Wake County, caring for premature infants and critically ill babies.
Level III Special Care Nursery (Cary)
WakeMed Cary Hospital's Level III Nursery provides care for babies needing short-term intensive care.
Children's Emergency Department
The team of physicians, nurses, therapists and technicians - trained in both emergency medicine and pediatrics - sees more than 42,000 pediatric patients a year.
Physical Rehabilitation
In addition to our inpatient rehab services, our therapists offer a variety of outpatient specialties in locations throughout Wake County.
Children's Diabetes & Endocrinology
Under the direction of a board-certified pediatric endocrinologist, we offer services for children with Type 1 diabetes and those at-risk for developing type 2 diabetes.
Children's Asthma
This program is provided without charge to Wake County and surrounding area children ages 3 to 17 and their families.
Pediatric Surgical Services
The dedicated pediatric surgeons on staff specialize in a variety of sub-specialties, offering services to more than 4,000 pediatric patients each year.
Children's Orthopaedics
These specialists treat children with orthopaedic issues, such as broken bones, sports injuries, and developmental and genetic conditions.
Children's Radiology Services
Mobile Critical Care Services
Our children's transport team works around the clock to bring pediatric and neonatal patients to WakeMed from other hospitals in Raleigh and throughout the state.
Child Life Specialists
These specialists are in departments throughout the hospital to help children cope with the stress and anxiety that often accompanies a hospital experience.
Pediatric Nurse Advice Line
Registered nurses are available by phone after physicians' regular office hours to answer questions and offer advice to parents.
Carolina Children's Cardiology
Physicians in this practice see patients several days a week at the Heart Center at the WakeMed Raleigh Campus.
Safe Kids
WakeMed is the lead organization helping Safe Kids Wake County fulfill their mission to reduce preventable injuries and death in Wake County children ages 14 and under.
Community Outreach & Education
By underwriting and providing volunteer support for a variety of activities and events in our community, we are helping strengthen local families and support positive parenting.
Families First Club
This free membership is offered to families with children ages 10 and under so they can receive our newsletter and invites to fun and educational community events.
WakeMed Safe Sitter® Classes
This two-day program for kids ages 11 to 14 teaches participants to proper child care skills and techniques for handling medical emergencies.
Photos of WakeMed Children's Events, Famous Visitors, and Kids!
Pediatric Outpatient Clinics
WakeMed Faculty Physicians (WFP) is a multi-specialty physician practice dedicated to providing care to patients in Wake County and the surrounding regions.
- Primary Care
- Orthopaedics
- Surgery
- ENT/Otolaryngology
- Endocrinology
- Hematology
- Infectious Diseases
- Urology
- Special Infant Care Clinic
- Psychology
- Child Sexual Abuse Services
- Developmental Specialists
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