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Kids Will Be Kids

And kids will get hurt, or sick, and will need expert care. At Northridge Hospital Medical Center, our doctors and medical staff are here to care for your kids when they need it most.

 

Valley’s Only Pediatric Trauma Center

Dignity Health Northridge Hospital’s Pediatric and PICU is a California Children’s Services (CCS) approved and the valley’s first designated Pediatric Medical Center (PMC). Our hospital has the capability of providing definitive care for a wide range of complex, progressive, rapidly changing, medical, surgical and traumatic disorders, requiring a multidisciplinary approach to care for patients. This designation means children no longer need to be transported further away to other specialty centers, and  remain closer to home and family.

A Medical Center Just for Kids

Our team of experts is trained to handle children’s unique medical needs. Learn more about us and our services. 

  • Northridge Hospital has the Valley’s only Pediatric Trauma Center to handle every kind of pediatric emergency, trauma or illness.
  • If your child is in need of hospitalization, we can help with these important tips.

Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

When infants, children or adolescents need special care for a critical health condition, rest assured they are in no better hands than those of staff in our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), where compassionate care includes advanced medical expertise. Learn more.

Pediatric Unit

When a child is sick or injured, Northridge Hospital is the Valley’s first choice for emergent care. We are the San Fernando Valley’s first designated Pediatric Medical Center, and the only Pediatric Trauma Center. We have the clinical expertise, specialty pediatric staffing and technologically advanced equipment needed to effectively provide excellent care for all pediatric patients. Learn more.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Northridge Hospital Medical Center located at 18300 Roscoe Blvd, Northridge, CA. This Northridge hospital is one of the best in California. As part ofthe Dignity Health network, Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center is dedicated to delivering high quality, compassionate care and access to Northridge and nearby communities.

Parents are welcome 24/7 and may stay overnight.

Pediatrics: Siblings may visit in Pediatrics. No visitors under the age of 18 years old. Children must be accompanied by a parent at all times.

Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU): No visitors under the age of 18 years old.

We appreciate the important role family, care partners and loved ones play in the healing process of our patients. It is important to us and we encourage you to participate in your loved ones' care during their hospital stay.

To help prevent the transition of any infectious disease, if you are sick or have symptoms such as fever, cough, or runny nose, please consider visiting at another time and wearing a mask to protect those around you.

Visitors need to obtain photo access passes from Security at the Information Desk. This access pass must be visibly worn above the waist whenever on campus.

Pediatric Department: 818-885-8500 X55324

PICU Department: 818-885-8500 X55349

There is a daily charge of $8 per day for parking. Parking validations are available upon request reducing the cost of parking to $4 per day.

  • Breakfast: 7 a.m. - 10 a.m.
  • Lunch: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
  • Dinner: 4:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Café and Bakery

Located outside the main hospital entrance, our Café and Bakery is open Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. We proudly serve Starbucks® coffee along with fresh baked pastries, soups, salads & sandwiches.

Vending Machines are available anytime throughout the facility.

Learn More About Pediatric Care At Northridge Hospital Medical Center

For more information, please call our Dedicated Pediatric Phone Line (818) 700-5606. To find a physician, please call (818) 908-8677 or use our search tool to Find a Doctor.