Saint Philadelphia Medical Center USA Hospital Information 2026

Updated 2026 pediatric ER and sick-visit guide

Pediatric ER, Sick Clinic Hours, Roosevelt Blvd, Yardley, Northeast Care and CHOP Location Help

Use this guide to decide whether your child needs the St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children emergency room, a pediatric sick visit, St. Christopher Pediatrics Northeast, St. Christopher Pediatrics Yardley, Roosevelt Blvd primary care, or a Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia location.

🚑 ER open 24/7 📍 160 E Erie Ave ☎️ Main: 215-427-5000 🩺 Sick visit planning 👶 Pediatric-focused care
★ Quick answer for parents

St Christopher Hospital Philadelphia Emergency Care and Sick Visit Summary

St Christopher Hospital Philadelphia usually means St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, a pediatric hospital at 160 E Erie Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19134-1011. The main hospital phone is 215-427-5000.

For the St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children emergency room, the emergency medicine location is listed at the same E. Erie Avenue address, phone 215-427-5366, and Open 24/7.

If your child has life-threatening symptoms, call 911. If the problem is not an emergency, call the child’s pediatric office first to ask about same-day sick visits, sick clinic hours, insurance, and whether the child should go to primary care or the ER.

🚑 Emergency

Use the ER or call 911 for serious symptoms, trauma, breathing trouble, seizure, severe allergic reaction, burns or major injury.

🩺 Sick visit

Call Roosevelt Blvd, Northeast, Yardley or your child’s pediatric office for stable fever, sore throat, ear pain, cough, rash or minor illness guidance.

📍 Location check

Confirm whether you need E. Erie Avenue hospital, Roosevelt Blvd primary care, Yardley, CHOP, or another pediatric location.

📄 Bring details

Bring ID, insurance card, medication list, allergy list, symptom timeline and referral or discharge papers.

Fast facts

St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children Address, ER Phone and Pediatric Office Details

Parents often search similar phrases: St Christopher Hospital Philadelphia, St Christopher Emergency room, St Christopher Pediatrics Northeast, St Christopher pediatrics Roosevelt Blvd, and St Christopher Pediatrics Yardley. These searches do not all point to the same door.

The safest step is to match your child’s symptoms with the right location before leaving home. Emergency care and pediatric primary care are different services, even when they are connected to the same children’s hospital system.

🏥HospitalSt. Christopher’sChildren’s hospital
🚑EROpen 24/7215-427-5366
📍Main campus160 E Erie AvePhiladelphia, PA
🩺NortheastRoosevelt Blvd215-969-4917
👶YardleySame-day sick215-493-6519
Emergency reminder: If your child is struggling to breathe, turning blue, unconscious, severely injured, having a seizure, showing severe allergic reaction symptoms, severely dehydrated, or hard to wake, call 911 immediately.
Page guide

What This Philadelphia Pediatric Care Guide Covers

Decision helper

Should You Use the Emergency Room or a St. Christopher Sick Visit?

The most important decision is not which keyword to search. The most important decision is whether your child needs emergency care now, or whether a pediatric sick visit is safer, faster and more appropriate.

Use 911 or ER now

Breathing trouble, seizure, serious injury, poisoning, severe allergic reaction, major burn, dehydration, uncontrolled pain, or a child who is hard to wake.

Call pediatric office

Fever, cough, ear pain, sore throat, rash, vomiting, diarrhea, mild injury, school note, vaccines, medicine refill or follow-up.

Use referral instructions

Chronic conditions, specialist follow-up, imaging, surgery follow-up, behavior concerns, asthma plan, therapy, or ongoing care coordination.

Child’s situation Best next step Why it matters
Severe breathing trouble, blue lips, seizure, unconsciousness Call 911 Emergency response should not be delayed by driving or online searching.
Serious injury, burn, deep cut, suspected fracture, trauma Use pediatric ER / emergency services St. Christopher’s has pediatric emergency and trauma-related care.
Fever, sore throat, ear pain, mild rash, cough, cold symptoms Call pediatric primary care first A sick visit may be faster and more appropriate than an ER visit.
Routine checkup, vaccines, school forms Schedule primary care These are not emergency department needs.
Parent script: “My child has [symptom], started [time], temperature is [number], breathing is [normal/not normal], drinking is [yes/no], wet diapers/urination is [normal/not normal], and I need to know if we should come for a sick visit or go to the ER.”
Emergency room

St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children Emergency Room: Address, Phone and When to Go

The St. Christopher emergency room is officially listed as St. Christopher’s Pediatric Associates Emergency Medicine – E. Erie Avenue. It is located at 160 E Erie Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19134-1011, phone 215-427-5366, and is listed as Open 24/7.

The pediatric trauma source explains that St. Christopher’s Level I Pediatric Trauma Center provides care for critically injured children, with board-certified pediatric trauma surgeons and emergency medicine doctors available 24/7 for burns and complex injuries.

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Call 911 for life-threatening symptoms

Do not drive yourself if the child’s symptoms are severe, rapidly worsening, or unsafe to transport in a private vehicle.

2

Use E. Erie Avenue for urgent pediatric emergency care

For serious pediatric illness, injury, trauma or burn concerns, use the official emergency department route rather than a primary care office.

3

Bring the caregiver who knows the child best

Emergency departments may limit companions for safety, privacy and space. Bring the person who knows the child’s medicines, allergies and history.

4

Save key details on your phone

Save medication list, allergies, recent test results, pediatrician name, insurance card and guardian contact information.

Do not wait for a callback: severe breathing difficulty, severe allergic reaction, major bleeding, seizure, poisoning, serious burn, or loss of consciousness needs emergency response now.
Sick visits

St Christopher’s Hospital Sick Clinic Hours: What Parents Should Know

Many parents search for St Christopher’s Hospital sick clinic hours when they actually need a same-day pediatric appointment, after-hours call-center advice, or a decision between the office and the ER.

Sick visit hours can vary by office, provider schedule, insurance and appointment availability. Yardley lists flexible hours, same-day sick appointments and a 24/7 call center. Roosevelt Blvd/Northeast also lists 24/7 call-center support. That does not mean every child can walk in at any time; call first.

🕘 Ask for sick visit times

Say your child needs a sick appointment and ask what times are open today.

📞 Use the call center

Use the office phone to ask whether symptoms fit primary care or ER.

🚫 Do not walk in blindly

Office hours, same-day slots and staffing can change.

🌡️ Share symptoms clearly

Include temperature, breathing, eating, drinking, urine/wet diapers and pain level.

💳 Verify insurance

Ask whether your plan is accepted before a non-emergency visit.

📍 Confirm the office

Roosevelt Blvd, Yardley, E. Erie primary care and hospital ER are different locations.

Useful rule: Sick visit = child is stable and can wait for office guidance. Emergency room = symptoms are serious, unsafe, rapidly worsening, or cannot wait.
Locations

St. Christopher Hospital Philadelphia, Roosevelt Blvd, Northeast and Yardley Location Guide

Use this table to avoid wrong-location travel. The hospital emergency department, Roosevelt Blvd primary care, Yardley primary care and E. Erie primary care serve different needs.

Search intent Official / practical location Phone Best for
St Christopher Hospital Philadelphia St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children
160 E Erie Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19134-1011
215-427-5000 Hospital information, pediatric specialty care, patient resources, records, billing and main campus guidance.
St Christopher Emergency room St. Christopher’s Pediatric Associates Emergency Medicine – E. Erie Avenue
160 E Erie Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19134-1011
215-427-5366 24/7 pediatric emergency care, serious illness, injury, trauma-related concerns, burns and urgent pediatric assessment.
St Christopher pediatrics Roosevelt Blvd / Northeast St. Christopher’s Pediatric Associates – Roosevelt Blvd
9815 Roosevelt Blvd Ste N, Philadelphia, PA 19114-1035
215-969-4917 Pediatric primary care, routine checkups, vaccinations, sick visits, care coordination and Northeast Philadelphia families.
St Christopher Pediatrics Yardley St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children Primary Care – Yardley
680 Heacock Rd Ste 101, Yardley, PA 19067
215-493-6519 Primary care, flexible hours, same-day sick appointments, free/easy parking and Yardley-area pediatric families.
E. Erie primary pediatrics / Center for Urban Child St. Christopher’s Pediatric Associates Primary Peds – E. Erie Avenue 215-427-5985 Primary care access, nurse call guidance, walk-in sick visit information and family-support resources.
Wrong-location prevention: Before driving, read your appointment text carefully. “E. Erie Avenue ER,” “Roosevelt Blvd,” “Yardley,” “CHOP,” and “Newtown Yardley specialty” can mean different places.
Northeast pediatrics

St Christopher Pediatrics Northeast and Roosevelt Blvd: When This Office Fits Best

St Christopher Pediatrics Northeast commonly points to the Roosevelt Blvd pediatric primary care location. The official Roosevelt Blvd page describes Pediatric Primary Care, Northeast, and lists board-certified pediatricians available around the clock by call center.

Call 215-969-4917 before going. Ask whether same-day sick visits are available, what insurance is accepted, whether your child should be seen in the office, and when to use the emergency department instead.

Good fit

Cough, fever, ear pain, rash, mild stomach symptoms, vaccines, checkups and routine pediatric needs.

Call first

Ask about available appointment slots, sick visit hours and whether the office recommends ER care.

Not a replacement for ER

Do not use a primary care office for life-threatening symptoms or severe injury.

Yardley pediatrics

St Christopher Pediatrics Yardley: Same-Day Sick Appointments and Free Parking Help

St Christopher Pediatrics Yardley is a primary care option at 680 Heacock Rd Ste 101, Yardley, PA 19067, phone 215-493-6519. The official page highlights flexible hours, same-day sick appointments, a 24/7 call center and free/easy parking.

This location is better for non-emergency pediatric needs: well-child visits, school/sports physicals, immunizations, developmental screenings, newborn care, feeding questions, teen care, asthma management, common childhood concerns and everyday illness.

Same-day sick help

Call early in the day when possible. Same-day openings depend on schedule and clinical need.

Testing questions

Ask whether rapid testing such as strep, flu, RSV, COVID or urine testing is available for your child’s symptoms.

Parking advantage

Free/easy parking can make this location easier than a hospital campus for stable children.

E. Erie primary care

Primary Peds on E. Erie Avenue and Walk-In Sick Visit Questions

Some parents looking for St Christopher’s Hospital sick clinic hours may be trying to reach primary pediatrics near the hospital campus, not the emergency room. The official Primary Peds – E. Erie Avenue source mentions walk-in sick visits and gives 215-427-5985 for scheduling or nurse guidance.

Before going, call and ask whether walk-in sick visits are available today, what times are open, whether your child’s symptoms require ER care, and whether the office accepts your insurance.

Call-first tip: “Walk-in” does not mean every symptom should go to primary care. Severe symptoms, trauma, breathing trouble, seizure, severe dehydration or severe allergic reaction should be treated as emergency concerns.
CHOP comparison

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Locations: When to Compare CHOP and St. Christopher’s

Some families search both Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia locations and St. Christopher’s because both are major pediatric care options in the Philadelphia region. They are separate organizations with different campuses, portals, providers and appointment routes.

CHOP has an official location search and official emergency-care pages. Use CHOP’s official location search if your referral, insurance approval, specialist, discharge papers or appointment message specifically says CHOP. Use St. Christopher’s official pages if your paperwork says St. Christopher’s, Tower Health, E. Erie Avenue, Roosevelt Blvd, Northeast or Yardley.

If your paperwork says Likely next action Do not assume
St. Christopher’s / Tower Health / E. Erie Ave Use St. Christopher’s official pages, ER, phone directory or location page. Do not drive to CHOP just because it is also a children’s hospital.
CHOP / Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia / University City Use CHOP’s official location search and appointment instructions. Do not use St. Christopher’s phone numbers for a CHOP appointment.
Roosevelt Blvd / Northeast Call St. Christopher’s Pediatric Associates – Roosevelt Blvd. Primary care is not the same as the emergency room.
Yardley / Heacock Rd Call St. Christopher’s Primary Care – Yardley. Same-day sick appointment does not always mean walk-in availability.
Practical tip: For specialist care, always follow the exact facility and department listed by the referring doctor. A similar hospital name can lead to wrong-campus travel.
Parent checklist

What to Bring to the ER, Sick Visit or Pediatric Appointment

Good preparation helps the care team make decisions faster. This matters in the emergency room and also helps sick visits go more smoothly.

🪪 Photo ID

Bring parent/guardian ID and child identification if available.

💳 Insurance card

Bring insurance, Medicaid/CHIP details or coverage documents.

💊 Medication list

Include dosage, timing, allergies, inhalers, vitamins and recent antibiotics.

🌡️ Symptom timeline

Write down when symptoms started, highest fever, wet diapers/urination, fluids, pain and breathing changes.

📄 Records

Bring referral papers, discharge notes, imaging results, lab results or specialist instructions.

👶 Comfort item

For younger children, bring a bottle, diapers, snack if allowed, charger, blanket or comfort toy.

ER note: If your child may need surgery, sedation or a procedure, ask staff before giving food or drink.
Arrival planning

Parking, Drop-Off and Best Arrival Tips for Pediatric Care

Hospital visits with children take longer than normal errands. Build in time for traffic, parking, check-in, stroller or wheelchair needs, security, and finding the right department.

The St. Christopher’s campus map source states that parking is free, and Yardley’s primary care page highlights free/easy parking. Still, confirm the correct entrance before leaving because ER, primary care and specialty locations are not always the same door.

Confirm entrance

Emergency entrance, main hospital entrance and primary care office entrance may be different.

Drop off first

If the child is weak, injured, vomiting or has mobility needs, drop off with a caregiver before parking.

Save your location

Take a photo of the garage, lot, level, row, elevator and entrance signs.

Use office parking

Yardley lists free/easy parking, which may be simpler for stable sick visits.

Check return route

Evening rideshare, SEPTA, traffic and pickup locations can change after a long visit.

Bring supplies

Bring charger, water for caregivers, diapers, wipes and any urgent child-care supplies.

Local timing tip: Leave extra time around Philadelphia commute hours and school pickup periods. Pediatric appointments often run longer than expected.
Visitor safety

Visitor Rules, Infection Prevention and Emergency Department Etiquette

Children’s hospitals care for vulnerable patients, so visitor rules can change by unit, patient condition and infection risk. Emergency areas may also limit visitors for safety, privacy and space.

Do not visit sick

Stay home if you have fever, cough, vomiting, diarrhea, rash or contagious illness.

Keep the group small

Bring only essential caregivers, especially in the emergency department.

Wash hands

Use sanitizer or wash hands before and after patient contact.

Follow staff instructions

You may be asked to step out during procedures, exams or urgent care.

Do not bring siblings automatically: child visitor rules may differ by department, infection season, ICU status and patient condition. Ask before bringing extra children.
Records and billing

Medical Records, PDF Forms, Insurance, Billing and Patient Portal Help

For records, billing and insurance questions, use official St. Christopher’s / Tower Health routes. The official medical records source lists 215-427-5207 for Health Information Management and says the office is open virtually from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

The same source says hospital records can be requested online or through printed PDF forms. It also notes that follow-up, physician office and specialty visit records may need to be requested from those departments directly.

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Check the patient portal first

Use the official patient portal when available for visit summaries, appointments and messages.

2

Request hospital records through the official route

Prepare the child’s name, date of birth, dates of service, parent/guardian ID and delivery method.

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Use PDF forms only from official pages

Do not download medical-record PDFs from random websites. Use the official St. Christopher’s medical records page.

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Verify insurance before non-emergency visits

Insurance lists can change. Call the plan and the office before scheduled care.

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Ask billing what the charge is for

Confirm whether the bill is for hospital facility care, emergency services, physician services, lab, imaging, or another provider group.

Avoid mistakes

Common Mistakes Parents Make Before Going to St. Christopher’s

Going to ER for forms

School forms, vaccines and routine paperwork belong with primary care, not the emergency department.

Using the wrong location

Roosevelt Blvd, Yardley, E. Erie ER, E. Erie primary care and CHOP are different routes.

Not calling for sick visits

Same-day sick availability can change. Call before driving.

Forgetting medicine details

Bring exact medication names, doses and allergy details.

Waiting during emergency symptoms

Call 911 for life-threatening symptoms instead of waiting for office advice.

Using old PDFs

Use current official records forms from the hospital page, not old downloads.

Map

St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children Map and Directions

Use this map for the main hospital and emergency department area. For Roosevelt Blvd, Yardley or CHOP, use the official location link for that specific office before driving.

Map warning: St. Christopher’s Hospital, Roosevelt Blvd pediatrics, Yardley pediatrics and CHOP locations are not the same destination. Match the address before leaving.
FAQs

St Christopher Hospital Philadelphia, ER, Sick Clinic and Pediatrics FAQs

Is St Christopher Hospital Philadelphia the same as St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children?

Many people use “St Christopher Hospital Philadelphia” to mean St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children. The main hospital is listed at 160 E Erie Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19134-1011. Always verify the department and entrance before travelling.

Where is St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children emergency room?

The emergency medicine location is listed at 160 E Erie Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19134-1011. The emergency phone number listed is 215-427-5366, and the ER is listed as open 24/7.

What are St Christopher’s Hospital sick clinic hours?

Sick clinic hours depend on the specific primary care office and appointment availability. Yardley lists flexible hours, same-day sick appointments and a 24/7 call center. Roosevelt Blvd / Northeast also lists a 24/7 call center. Call the office before going.

What is St Christopher Pediatrics Northeast?

St. Christopher’s Pediatric Associates – Roosevelt Blvd serves Northeast Philadelphia primary care needs. It is listed at 9815 Roosevelt Blvd Ste N, Philadelphia, PA 19114-1035, with phone number 215-969-4917.

What is St Christopher Pediatrics Yardley?

St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children Primary Care – Yardley is listed at 680 Heacock Rd Ste 101, Yardley, PA 19067, phone 215-493-6519. The official page mentions flexible hours, same-day sick appointments, free/easy parking and a 24/7 call center.

When should I take my child to the ER instead of a sick visit?

Use emergency care for severe breathing trouble, serious injury, seizure, poisoning, major burn, dehydration, severe allergic reaction, uncontrolled pain, loss of consciousness or symptoms that feel unsafe to wait. Call 911 for life-threatening symptoms.

Should I search Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia locations instead?

Search CHOP locations if your appointment, referral, insurance approval or doctor instructions specifically say CHOP. St. Christopher’s and CHOP are separate pediatric care systems, so use the official location shown on your paperwork.

What should I bring to the St. Christopher emergency room?

Bring parent or guardian ID, insurance card, medication list, allergy list, symptoms timeline, temperature readings, pediatrician name, referral papers if any, and comfort items for the child. For emergencies, do not delay care to gather paperwork.

How do I request St. Christopher’s medical records?

Use the official St. Christopher’s medical records page or call 215-427-5207. The records page includes online request guidance and official PDF forms.

Can I use Roosevelt Blvd pediatrics for emergency care?

No. Roosevelt Blvd is a pediatric primary care office, not the same as the hospital emergency department. For emergencies, call 911 or use the appropriate emergency department.

Should I visit if I am sick?

No. Do not visit children’s hospital patients if you have fever, cough, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, flu-like symptoms or contagious illness. Call the unit or office for guidance.

Medical and accuracy disclaimer: This page is an informational pediatric hospital navigation guide only. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, triage or emergency care replacement. Hospital phone numbers, office hours, sick visit availability, visitor rules, insurance lists, PDF forms and parking instructions can change. Always verify details with official hospital sources before travelling. For emergencies in the United States, call 911.