UF Health Shands Children's Hospital

UF Health Shands Children's Hospital is a children's hospital in Gainesville, FL. It provides care in more than 20 pediatric specialties and is home to the UF Health Shands Pediatric ER, the community’s first emergency department devoted to children who are acutely ill or injured. The hospital serves the kids of the local community, the state of Florida, and is a major destination for pediatric patients from across the United States and overseas who require specialized care for complex medical conditions. It operates 208 beds, including a fully equipped pediatric and neonatal intensive care unit. The hospital is nationally recognized and part of the UF Health Shands campus.

UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital is the only quaternary care academic pediatric center in North Florida and is recognized as one of the nation’s top children’s hospitals in the 2025-26 U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospital rankings. The hospital is part of the Children's Miracle Network and the Children’s Hospital Association, which advocates for pediatric care and supports hospitals in advancing child health. The hospital's multidisciplinary teams, including specialists in cardiology, diabetes and endocrinology, pulmonology, cancer, and behavioral health, are among the top-ranked in the nation. It offers minimally invasive surgical techniques and advanced imaging services, with a focus on providing safe, effective, and innovative care tailored to the unique needs of children.

The hospital benefits from a well-optimized website that search engines read cleanly and thorough, well-documented business information available online. This ensures that parents and caregivers can easily access accurate and detailed information about the hospital’s services and capabilities.

As a leading pediatric care provider in Gainesville, UF Health Shands Children's Hospital combines academic excellence with compassionate care, making it a trusted destination for families seeking advanced medical treatment for their children.

Services:

• Children's Healing Garden
• Dental Care
• Emergency & Urgent Care
• Emergency Department for Children
• Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Pediatric Specialty Care
• Primary Care
• Referring Physicians Support