Memorial Hospital Miramar
1901 SW 172 Avenue
Miramar, FL 33029
About Our Emergency Room
If your child is experiencing severe symptoms, including:
- Having a hard time breathing
- Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
- Feeling confused or forgetful
- Not able to stay awake
- Bluish lips or face
Call 911 or visit a pediatric emergency room immediately!
Complete with advanced technology, the Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital Emergency Department at Memorial Hospital Miramar helps ease a child's fears often associated with a trip to the ER. Its lighthearted atmosphere filled with electric trains, a water-filled bubbling window, TVs, games and color murals helps distract kids from the serious work of the pediatric emergency physicians and registered nurses who work around-the-clock, every day of the year.
Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Emergency Department at Memorial Hospital Miramar is Florida’s first emergency department to earn the Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation through The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). Our physicians, nurses, and patient-facing department staff have completed training and certification to better understand the autism spectrum and strategies for communication, patient interaction, and safety. The emergency department also offers a low sensory room and private exam rooms for patients who have autism or other sensory sensitivities.
- Staffed 24 hours a day with dedicated physicians, nurses and support staff, specially trained in pediatric emergency medicine
- Equipment along with our staff can handle a wide variety of emergencies
- Separate emergency entrance, triage, waiting and treatment rooms
- Severity of the illness or injury determines the order children are seen
- Your child will be seen by a registered nurse at the check-in (triage) desk
- Please do not give your child anything to eat or drink until seen by a doctor
- During busy times there may be a wait
- Children with immediate needs are always seen first
- Once evaluated a patient representative will register your child as a patient
- All procedures will be explained to the child and parent or guardian
- Some procedures may be performed in a special treatment room
- It is possible that you may not be able to be present for all procedures
- After any x-ray and/or lab work you will need to wait for the results
- Instructions and follow up care will be discussed with your child and parent/ guardian upon discharge
- Except in emergency circumstances consent from a parent is needed for treatment, if child is under 18 years old
- If you are planning a trip and will be away from your child, leave a notarized consent/power of attorney for treatment of your child
- Our Community Relations Department offers power of attorney and Child ID Services. For additional information please call (954) 276-5985.
Hours and Directions
Memorial Hospital Miramar
Facility is open 24 hours
Memorial Outpatient Pharmacy - Miramar
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00AM - 7:00PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00AM - 7:00PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00AM - 7:00PM |
| Thursday | 9:00AM - 7:00PM |
| Friday | 9:00AM - 7:00PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
Sunday
Closed
Monday
9:00AM - 7:00PM
Tuesday
9:00AM - 7:00PM
Wednesday
9:00AM - 7:00PM
Thursday
9:00AM - 7:00PM
Friday
9:00AM - 7:00PM
Saturday
Closed
Laboratory
Important Note: We have moved to the new Medical Office Building 2 located at 1971 SW 172 Ave.
Imaging and Radiology
For appointment scheduling, please contact us by phone.
Memorial Outpatient Rehabilitation - Memorial Hospital Miramar
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
Sunday
Closed
Monday
7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Friday
7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Saturday
Closed
Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Emergency Department at Memorial Hospital Miramar Becomes Florida's First Autism Certified Emergency Department
Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Emergency Department at Memorial Hospital Miramar has just been awarded the accolade of becoming Florida’s first emergency department to earn the Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation through The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES).
Our Services
Visiting Information
Answers to your questions about visiting pediatric patients at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital.