American Family Children's Hospital Visitor Guide

For details about our visitor guidelines including policies on the number of visitors and hours, please review our Patient and visitor guidelines.

Our faculty physicians provide high-quality patient care and often conduct leading-edge research to
improve medical care. They also serve as teachers and mentors for medical students and residents to
train the next generation of doctors.

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How care at American Family Children's Hospital and UW Health is different

Research is an important part of our mission. If you are interested in learning about our research or seeing if your child might be eligible to participate in a groundbreaking research study to find new ways
to prevent, diagnose and treat illness, talk with your healthcare team.

A physician listening to a child's lungs and heart with a stethoscope

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What to bring to the hospital and how to keep your belongings safe

Parking information for patients and visitors

A medical provider scanning a pediatric patient's wristband in a hospital room

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Accurate identification helps provide a safe environment

A female physician using a stethoscope on a little girl lying in a hospital bed

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Attending doctors/faculty physicians or hospitalists

A family gathered around a child in a hospital bed

Family-centered rounds at your child's bedside

Smooth transitions between nursing shifts

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Supportive services and activities for your child

Support services and activities for your child

Providing a comfortable stay for patients and families

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Supporting a healthy and safe environment

A patient being helped at a UW Health security desk

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Understanding your bill, making a financial plan and requesting medical records

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It is an honor to care for your child and family. American Family Children’s Hospital is part of UW Health, one of the top-ranked health systems in the nation. This recognition reflects our commitment to quality, safety and a patient and family-centered approach to care.

American Family Children's Hospital Patient and Family Visitor Guide 

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