Children's Hospital New Orleans expanding in Metairie with new pediatric emergency room

As Children’s Hospital New Orleans completes its $300 million Uptown transformation this year, the hospital will also expand in Metairie, opening a new pediatric emergency room in September, according to a press release from LCMC Health.

The 11,000-square-foot facility at Clearview Parkway and Veterans Boulevard will have 11 beds for patients up to age 21 and will be open 24 hours. Beyond emergency services, the facility will also provide diagnostic imaging services like CT scans, X-rays, and ultrasounds.

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