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Wait Times Emergency Department and UPMC Children's Express Care

Wait Times

Providing the right care at the right time is our top priority. To help you make that decision for your child, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh provides estimated wait times conveniently online for the Emergency Department and UPMC Children's Express Care. To learn more about more about what level of care is right for your child, review our Treatment Guide.

If your child is experiencing a life-threatening condition, call 911 or seek immediate medical attention at the nearest emergency department.

Emergency Department Wait Times

Wait times displayed are based on the current average time it takes for a patient to be placed in an exam room. Your experience may vary based on the arrival of patients by ambulance or helicopter. Patients with life-threatening conditions will be seen first.

Current Wait Time


Emergency Department

UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
4401 Penn Avenue
Floor 1
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
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Hours

24 Hours a Day

7 Days a Week

UPMC Children’s Express Care Wait Times

Getting the care your child needs is now even more convenient with Save My Spot from UPMC Children’s Express Care. With Save My Spot, you can receive care on your time.

Simply choose the UPMC Children’s Express Care location and the time you want to arrive. We’ll then save your spot in line. You will receive an email and text alert with your selected time. When you arrive, please check-in with the front desk staff. Times are approximate and not guaranteed.

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Save Your Spot in Line

UPMC Children's

UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
4401 Penn Ave.
Floor 3
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
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Hours

Mon.-Fri.: 5 to 9 p.m.
Sat.: Noon to 8 p.m.
Sun.: Noon to 8 p.m.

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Cranberry

UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex 
8000 Cranberry Springs Dr.
First Floor
Cranberry Twp., PA 16066
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Hours

Mon.-Fri.: 5 to 9 p.m.
Sat.: Noon to 8 p.m.
Sun.: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Erie

3330 Peach St.
Suite 106
Erie, PA 16508
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Hours

Mon.-Fri.: 5 to 9 p.m.
Sat.: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sun.: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Hummelstown

8105 Adams Dr.
Suite C
Hummelstown, PA 17036
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Hours

Mon.-Fri.: 5 to 9 p.m.
Sat.: Noon to 8 p.m.
Sun.: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Monroeville

Children's East
4055 Monroeville Blvd.
Building One
Monroeville, PA 15146
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Hours

Mon.-Fri.: 5 to 9 p.m.
Sat.: Noon to 8 p.m.
Sun.: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Moon

1600 Coraopolis Heights Rd.
Suite G1
Moon Twp., PA 15108
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Hours

Mon.-Fri.: 5 to 9 p.m.
Sat.: Noon to 8 p.m.
Sun.: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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South Fayette

Children's South
205 Millers Run Rd.
Bridgeville, PA 15017
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Hours

Mon.-Fri.: 5 to 9 p.m.
Sat.: Noon to 8 p.m.
Sun.: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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UPMC Washington

UPMC Washington Hospital
155 Wilson Ave.
Washington, PA 15301
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Hours

Mon.-Fri.: 5 to 9 p.m.
Sat.: Noon to 8 p.m.
Sun.: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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West Mifflin

UPMC Outpatient Center
275 Clairton Blvd.
West Mifflin, PA 15236
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Hours

Mon.-Fri.: 5 to 9 p.m.
Sat.: Noon to 8 p.m.
Sun.: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Wexford

Children's North
2599 Wexford Bayne Rd.
Sewickley,PA15143
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Hours

Mon.-Fri.: 5 to 9 p.m.
Sat.: Noon to 8 p.m.
Sun.: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Emergency Department

While not every illness or injury requires a trip to the emergency room, there are times when emergency services are needed. Our Emergency Department is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You should seek emergency care for life-threatening conditions and other serious medical issues.

UPMC Children's Express Care

For minor illnesses or injuries, UPMC Children's Express Care is the best choice. No appointment is necessary – just walk-in.

All UPMC Children's Express Care locations are closed on the following holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.