Pediatric Outpatient Services
Maternal and Child
Children requiring treatment or observation will be cared for initially in the Emergency Department. After a maximum of 24 hours of observation, children are either discharged or admitted to the pediatric inpatient area. This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
 
Nurses experienced in the care of children and families work with family physicians or a pediatrician to care for your child. The types of medical conditions observed by these care providers include: acute episodes of asthma, dehydration and respiratory tract infections. They will also assist with the procedures such as weight checks, blood work, feeding tube maintenance and IV (drip) insertions and fluid administration.

More about this clinic

Location, contact information and hours

Aberdeen Hospital
Tel: 902-752-7600 ext. 2530
 
Tel: 902-893-5544
 
St. Martha’s Regional Hospital (Pediatricians located in offices in attached building)
Tel: 902-867-4500 ext 4474
 
Tel: 902-679-2657 ext 3050
 
Please note, if you are located in the HRM, the IWK offers pediatric services.

How do I access this service? 

A referral from your doctor is required. 
 

Learn More

Find more information and patient resources on our pregnancy and parenting education guide. (external site)