UW Health Kids services: Remarkable healthcare for kids

Our pediatric experts have served the special needs of children for more than 100 years. From immunizations and well-child visits to rebuilding little hearts and creating new treatments for kids with cancer, we focus on each child’s unique needs and offer social and emotional support to help you and your child face even the most complex condition. Our long history includes the creation of medical advances that save lives around the world.

Helping your child grow up healthy

At UW Health Kids, you and your child are part of our family. From finding your baby’s pediatrician to treating complex health concerns, our teams provide personalized care.

Through partnerships that address top risks to children’s health, we work to improve children's health and well-being. Partnerships include oral health and dentistry initiatives, Safe Kids Coalition and the Get on Board with Child Safety initiative.

Our world-class American Family Children’s Hospital is located in Madison, Wis., with a Level l Pediatric Trauma Center, a Level l Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, a verified Pediatric Burn Center and a Level lV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. In Rockford, Ill., our Women and Children's Hospital offers expert care for mothers and babies with a Level III NICU, private labor and delivery rooms, mother-baby suites, as well as pediatric care to treat and manage more complex care needs for kids from birth into their early adult years.

UW Health Kids provides care for newborns to young adults across Wisconsin, Northern Illinois and the Midwest.

With research funding by the National Institutes of Health and multiple clinical trials, UW Health Kids researchers, scientists and doctors test new therapies and search for better treatments.

Some children benefit from new treatments that are still being studied. At UW Health Kids, you have access to clinical trials testing the latest medication therapies. Learn about our clinical trials for children

Elliot's parents had a lot to manage when they knew they were expecting triplets. Then they found out Elliot had a condition called transposition VSD and would need major heart surgery shortly after birth. Our specialists helped them develop a plan of care for the triplets’ births, Elliot’s care until surgery and going home to have all the brothers together.

Severe scoliosis left Kiara sidelined. She found help at American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, Wis., one of just a few places in the country that could treat her condition.