About Us

About Children’s Hospital at Erlanger

As the only hospital in the region devoted exclusively to pediatric care, we combine advanced medicine with a compassionate, family-centered approach. From routine visits to the most complex conditions, families trust us to deliver expert care at every stage of childhood.

Designated as a Comprehensive Regional Pediatric Center, the highest level of pediatric care in Tennessee, Children’s Hospital at Erlanger serves as a critical resource for children and families across the region.

We offer a full spectrum of pediatric services, including:

• 133 licensed pediatric beds
• A dedicated Pediatric Emergency Department
• A specialized Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
• A Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)—the highest level of care for premature and critically ill newborns

Academic Medicine. Advanced Pediatrics

Through our partnership with the University of Tennessee College of Medicine Chattanooga, our pediatric specialists are part of an academic medical environment that brings the latest research, clinical innovation, and evidence-based pediatric care directly to the children we serve. This unique partnership ensures children have access to leading-edge treatments and highly specialized expertise—right here, close to home.

Expert Care, Designed Around Every Child

Our Kennedy Outpatient Center brings together more than 35 pediatric specialists under one roof, including cardiology, gastroenterology, pulmonology, neurology, and orthopedics.

With more than 143,648 outpatient visits and 7,824 pediatric surgeries each year, we make it easy for families to access expert care in one convenient location, improving coordination, convenience and the overall experience.

Powered by Community. Focused on Little Ones.

Children’s Hospital at Erlanger is strengthened by the generosity of our community. Philanthropic support helps fund lifesaving equipment, innovative programs, and family-centered spaces that go beyond traditional healthcare funding, ensuring every child receives the best possible care. Learn more about giving at Children's Hospital — Erlanger Foundation.