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American Family Children's Hospital

Our dedicated team works with kids that have or need tracheostomies and their families. This clinic includes installation, follow up care and maintenance of tracheostomies.

American Family Children's Hospital Pediatric Tracheostomy Clinic

Pediatric Tracheostomy Clinic | Locations and Clinics

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Plenty of Room

Our spacious, colorful rooms are big enough to accommodate families, many of whom “move in” with us while their child is hospitalized. A sofa-sleeper in each room allows a parent or caregiver to spend the night alongside their child.

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Salon care

Our Positive Image Center allows children to ease anxiety during their stay. Salon services include haircuts and styles, temporary hair coloring, hair sparkles and feathers, wig fitting and application, nail painting and make-up application. 

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Please use the American Family Children’s Hospital parking ramp at 1675 Highland Ave., Madison WI  53792. For clinic appointments, bring your parking ticket inside for validation. If staying overnight, you’ll receive up to two free parking passes.

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Visitors

Up to two primary support persons are allowed with a child either in the hospital or for clinic visit. No siblings or other visitors are currently allowed due to COVID-19. A patient’s care team may make compassionate exceptions when appropriate. 

Care for siblings

Unfortunately, our sibling care service – normally available to siblings of patients ages 3-12 – is currently closed due to COVID-19. We look forward to resuming this service.

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 A children’s hospital with lots of creature comforts

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World-class care + down-home friendliness

Kingston's journey was unbelievable and unpredictable but after two years as an inpatient at American Family Children's Hospital, and through the remarkable care of the pediatric transplant team and his incredible nurses, he has a new kidney and was finally able to go home.

If your child has a heart problem, you’ll want expert care from a hospital with an outstanding track record. Despite our hospital’s modest size, UW Health Kids Heart Care was ranked #36 in the country by U.S. News & World Report (2020). Our program also is recognized for its superior surgical outcomes and shorter hospital stays for kids who have open heart surgery. 

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A nationally acclaimed pediatric heart program

For more than 50 years, the UW Health Kids cancer care team has been at the forefront of developing newer, more effective treatments that save more lives. Thanks to innovative methods that harness the body’s immune system to fight cancer, more children than ever are being cured, with fewer side effects. If your child or someone you know receives a cancer diagnosis, the UW Health Kids cancer team is your clear choice.

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Pioneers in the fight against childhood cancer

Most babies, thankfully, are born without complications. If, however, your baby’s life hangs in the balance because of a complex medical condition, American Family Children’s Hospital is one of just two places in Wisconsin with a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) that is licensed to care for the very sickest babies. UW Health Kids experts in neonatology, pediatric surgery and every pediatric specialty imaginable are here for you and your baby. 

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Emergency and urgent care

Free Wi-Fi

Free wireless internet access is available at all UW Health locations. Connect your smartphone, tablet or laptop to “Free WiFi UW Health.” Charging stations are available in the Surgical Waiting Area on the main (second) floor.

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Cafeteria and dining

Four Lakes Café, located lower level (floor 1), offers sandwiches, soups, farm-to-table items, a salad bar and desserts. Grab-and-go options are available overnight and on weekends in the adjacent Mendota Market.

 Gift Shop

The Gift Shop is open from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. You may also place flower and gift orders by calling (608) 263-6472 or online. Flower/gift deliveries from outside florists and vendors are not allowed.

Parking at University Hospital

Parking tickets may be validated inside at the Information Desk to receive free parking. Valet services are available for parking assistance, Monday-Friday, 5:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

 Visiting hours

8 a.m.-9 p.m. Due to COVID-19, only one adult (16 or older) is allowed to visit an adult inpatient or accompany an adult to an outpatient appointment. Pediatric patients may have two visitors.

 A hotel 5 minutes away

 With many of our patients coming from longer distances, UW Health offers a patient-and-family rate at the nearby Best Western Plus InnTowner Madison. To receive the special rate, please call Guest Services at (608) 263-0315.

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Gifts to American Family Children’s Hospital help ease the financial and emotional burden of patients and their families by providing free meals, sibling care, medical supplies, financial grants, and gas cards; create a positive patient experience through the services of Child Life; fund innovative care programs and rapidly respond to new and emergent needs. 

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We are a Level I Trauma Center for pediatric patients, as verified by the American College of Surgeons. This means we perform at the highest level when it comes to caring for children involved in a trauma.

Number of consecutive years we have been ranked among the nation’s best children’s hospitals by U.S. News & World Report

Since the opening of American Family Children’s Hospital in 2007, we have proudly cared for children and families from 49 of the 50 states!

Number of UW Health Kids doctors who specialize in caring for children, including pediatricians and surgeons trained in every field possible — from brain surgery to cancer to cardiology. 

Road construction around University Hospital, American Family Children's Hospital and University Station Clinic may result in travel delays and route changes.

If you are experiencing cold or flu-like symptoms, please call or send a MyChart message to your primary care provider before going to Urgent Care.

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