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UF Health Shands Children's Hospital

Address

1600 SW Archer Road
Gainesville, Florida 32608
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Phone Numbers

Appointment (352) 733-0111

Hours of Operation

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UF Health Shands Children's Hospital exterior

UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital, nationally recognized and a cornerstone of the UF Health Shands campus, provides care in more than 20 pediatric specialties. It is also home to the UF Health Shands Pediatric E.R. – the community’s first emergency department devoted to caring for children who are acutely ill or injured. UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital provides care for the kids of our community and the state of Florida and is a major destination center for pediatric patients from all over the United States and overseas who require specialized attention for complex medical problems.

Children at the park smiling

UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital is honored to be recognized as one of the nation’s top children’s hospitals according to the 2024-25 U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospital rankings. Our pediatric experts’ commitment to providing superb care and attention is reflected in the national rankings of our outstanding pediatric specialty programs: pulmonology and lung surgery (No. 23), diabetes and endocrinology (No. 33), cardiology and heart surgery (No. 38), cancer (No. 49) and pediatric and adolescent behavioral health - top 50 in the nation. Thank you for trusting us to care for your child and your family.

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UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital represents the only quaternary care academic pediatric center in North Florida. The children’s hospital has 208 beds, including a fully equipped pediatric and neonatal intensive care unit. UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital is part of the Children's Miracle Network's alliance of premier hospitals for children.

UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital is also a member of the Children’s Hospital Association, formerly known as the National Association of Children’s Hospitals and Related Institutions. The Children’s Hospital Association advances child health through innovation in the quality, cost and delivery of pediatric care. Representing 223 children’s hospitals, the Association is the voice of pediatric hospitals nationally. It champions public policies that enable hospitals to better serve children and is the premier resource for pediatric data and analytics, driving improved clinical and operational performance of member hospitals.

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Pediatric Progress Report

Welcome to the University of Florida Health Pediatric Progress Report, where we share news and updates from UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital. Read more about what makes our pediatric programs unique and the progress we have made in the past year as we strive to offer our patients the highest-quality care as one of the nation’s best children’s hospitals. We hope you will appreciate our digital format, which is best viewed using Firefox or Chrome from a PC or Safari from a Mac.

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2023 Pediatric Progress Report cover image with three kids smiling

UF Health is Now a National Medical Center for Team USA

We are here to proudly champion Team USA’s health as the newest member of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Medical Network, providing elite athletes access to the same world-class health care available to you and your family.

Our Collaboration
Athlete Grant Holloway jumping hurdles with Olympics logos overlaid at the top of the image

Upcoming renovations

UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital has recently launched a large-scale renovation project to provide a fresh and dramatic floor-to-ceiling updates to our patient rooms and pediatric medical surgical areas. After this renovation, our young patients and their families will be able to now enjoy private rooms with ensuite restrooms, updated exam rooms and family waiting rooms and interactive activity rooms specific for teens and toddlers. Despite these exciting changes, the same high quality patient care you have come to know from UF Health will remain the same. For more information, and to follow along with our construction updates, visit giving.ufhealth.org/builtforkids.

Groundbreaking for new renovations at UF Health Shands Children's Hospital

Related conditions & treatments

Pediatric specialties

Medical records

To obtain a copy of your medical records, please log into MyUFHealth or call (352) 594-0909.

Costs, billing, and insurance

Pay your bill online by logging into MyUFHealth. If you'd like to pay by phone, please call (352) 265-7906 or our toll-free number (888) 766-8154. You can also make checks or money orders payable to UF Health PO Box 16051 Lewiston, ME 04243-9534.

If you have questions or wish to pay in person, please consult our billing section.

Shands hospitals and UF Physician practices accept insurance from numerous providers, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, CIGNA, Humana, Capital Health, Medicaid, and state and government services. For a full list of accepted plans visit our Insurance / Billing page.

Insurance acceptance varies between physicians and locations and is subject to change. To confirm that a specific physician will accept your insurance, please contact the practice using the telephone numbers listed at the top of the page. A representative will be happy to assist you.

Meeting your health care needs

  • Medical Imaging Services

    UF Health offers day-of, on-site imaging services in a qualified medical center.

  • Med to Bed

    Meds to beds is a bedside free service designed with your convenience in mind. Our meds to beds program allows a pharmacist to deliver your medications to you prior to your discharge from the hospital.

  • Outpatient Lab Services

    Full-service, on-site lab services and testing for your convenience.

  • Patient Blood Management

    Safe, effective medical and surgical techniques designed to prevent anemia and decrease bleeding during a procedure.

  • Pharmacies

    Accepts most prescription plans; competitive prices; on-site.

  • UF Health Midwifery Group

    Exceptional, individualized, compassionate and evidence-based midwifery care.

  • Fitness and Wellness Center

    Use the Fitness and Wellness Center whether you're a patient or with a patient.

  • Hotel and Lodging

    Need assistance in finding a place to stay? Gainesville has a variety of options.

  • Meditation Space

    Sanctuaries of Silence and Peace and other spaces are open for meditation and reflection.

  • Pastoral Care

    The pastoral services staff seeks to provide spiritual support for patients and families.

  • Patient Advocates

    Patient advocates provide guidance and act as liaisons between patients and the care team.

For your convenience and peace of mind

  • Accessibility

    Aids and services are available to help people with disabilities communicate effectively.

  • ATM and Banking

    Many of UF Health's properties have various branch ATMs and/or branch offices.

  • Baby-Changing Station

    Baby-changing stations are available in many of UF Health's restrooms.

  • Caremail (Email Service)

    Friends and family can send messages to any UF Health patient through the CareMail service.

  • Coffee

    Options include Opus Coffee and Starbucks in the hospital atriums.

  • Shands Hospital Dining Options

  • Free Wifi

    Patients and guests get free wireless internet access at UF Health hospitals.

  • Gardens and Outdoor Spaces

    The Garden of Hope, Sun Terrace, and other spaces help patients and families relax.

  • Gender-Neutral Restroom

    Gender-neutral, public restrooms are located throughout UF Health's properties.

  • Gift Shops

    The Gift Stops offer a wide variety of gifts and products for patients and families.

  • Interpreters / Hearing Impaired

    UF Health provides free language services to people whose primary language is not English.

  • Medical Records

    You can download a form or call (352) 594-0909 to have medical records mailed or faxed.

  • Notary Public

    Notary services are available to patients and visitors Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

  • Smoke-Free

    Smoking, chewing tobacco, or using electronic cigarettes is prohibited on UF Health properties.

  • Social Services

    Social workers are part of the patient's care team and work with medical staff and nurses.

  • Virtual Care

    In some cases, UF Health offers telehealth care via a desktop computer, smartphone, or tablet.

  • Virtual Visitation

    In some cases, UF Health offers telehealth visits via a desktop computer, smartphone, or tablet.

Community and Patient Programs: UF Health Shands Children's Hospital

Our community and patient programs provide great value to patients, families and loved ones. People can find support, educational materials, expert consultants and more. In most instances, these programs are offered free of charge.