Leading-edge Pediatric Services

As one of the leading pediatric hospitals in Memphis, the Spence and Becky Wilson Baptist Children’s Hospital features a pediatric emergency room, an advanced pediatric intensive care unit (PICU), spacious inpatient rooms, and outpatient diagnostics and surgeries.

Daily multidisciplinary rounds by our pediatric care team include not only nurses and physicians but also case managers, pharmacists, nutritionists, social workers, child life specialists, respiratory therapists and any subspecialists. Each patient’s care plan is discussed for updates and progress to maintain the focus on family- and patient-centered care.

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Who Can Visit Spence and Becky Wilson Baptist Children’s Hospital?

Baptist is committed to the care and comfort of our patients and their need for visitors during this time to aid in the healing process.

Visitors will not be allowed in rooms of patients who have pending or positive COVID-19 tests.

We will allow visitors in accordance with the following parameters:

• Hospital and emergency department patients may have two designated visitors.
• Patients undergoing surgery or a procedure may have two designated visitors before and immediately after the surgery/procedure.
• Labor and delivery patients may have two support persons to accompany them. These support individuals must not have any COVID symptoms, including fever. COVID-19 positive patients may have one designated visitor. Visitor will be given specific instructions to adhere to during their visit.
• Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU) patients may have two visitors who must be a parent or legal guardian.
• Minor patients may have two parents (or legal guardians) as visitors.
• Visitors must be 17 years of age or older.
• Non COVID-positive hospice patients may have a limited number of visitors who must remain in the room for the duration of the visit.

Please note that all visitors must screen negative for COVID-19 based on travel; have none of the following symptoms: fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, new onset of fatigue, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, headache, new loss of taste or smell; and have had no contact with known or suspected COVID-19 patients.

All designated visitors must wear hospital-issued masks throughout their time in the hospital.

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Parking at Our Children’s Hospital

Public parking is available in the lot on the east side of the pediatric hospital or in the parking garage behind the hospital.

Vending Machines, Chapel and Hospital Gift Shop

Snack and drink machines are located on the ground floor across from the elevators in the lobby and at the north end of the dining hall. The Daisy Groner chapel, located off the hospital's main lobby, is always open and provides a quiet place for prayer and meditation.

The gift shop is stocked with a variety of snacks, candy, flowers, green plants, personal items, balloons, stuffed animals, baby items, picture frames, candles, handbags, women's apparel, jewelry, seasonal gifts, gift baskets and much more. All proceeds from the gift shop are invested back into our hospital.

Entering the Pediatric Hospital

Use the main entrance to the Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women, located at the Humphreys Boulevard entrance. After hours from 9:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. the main entrance of the Women's Hospital is locked. Visitors wishing to enter the hospital will receive access through the Pediatric Emergency Room.

P.D.'s Perch Outpatient Diagnostic Testing

Our pediatric outpatient center features a child-friendly environment for patients from birth to age 17. Pediatric nurses, a pediatric anesthesiologist, pediatric radiologist and a certified child life specialist provide specialized, pediatric care and education. This diagnostic center features X-rays, CT or MRI scans, ultrasounds and lab draws.

Pediatric Emergency Department

The Pediatric Emergency Department is located off I-240 in the heart of Memphis. Staffed with pediatric emergency medicine doctors and specialty teams, the ED is open 24/7 to treat emergencies.

Learn About the Pediatric Emergency Room

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Nondiscrimination Policy

In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and its implementing regulations, Spence and Becky Wilson Baptist Children's Hospital, directly or through contractual or other arrangements, admits and treats all persons without regard to race, color, sex, age, disability or national origin in its provision of services and benefits, including assignments or transfers within the facility and referrals to or from the facility. Staff privileges are granted without regard to race, color or national origin.

Find Pediatric Care Near You

We treat a diverse population of patients throughout the region—including children in communities such as Southaven, Collierville, Germantown and Olive Branch. No matter where you are in the Mid-South, Baptist is here for you. Learn more about our pediatric services.

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