Learn more about concussions. Read about the potential long-term effects of concussion and the importance of taking the time to recover. For more information about concussion and free resources, visit CDC.Gov/Concussion.
Seek medical attention right away. In the event of a head injury, our team should evaluate your child as soon as possible. We perform state of the art research-based diagnostics and offer world class treatments. Therefore, we can provide return-to-play recommendations based on each individual patient.
In Florida, the law requires a physician (MD or DO only) to evaluate and clear children before they are allowed to go back to a return-to-play protocol. Children with suspected concussion must NEVER return to sports or recreation activities on the same day they sustain a concussion. Read more at: Laws.FLRules.org.
When your child is ready to return to school or play, we will talk with his or her teachers, school nurse, coach or counselor about the concussion and symptoms. It is important to offer support to your child during this time as he or she may be frustrated at not being able to participate in activities at the same level during the recovery process. Children and teens who return to school after a concussion may need to:
Information will update every 5 minutes. ER Wait Times are approximate and provided for informational purposes only. Estimated Wait Times as of: Monday, May 23, 2022 8:20 PM
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Bayfront Health St. Petersburg | Directions | 19 min |
Bayfront Health St. Petersburg Emergency Room - Pinellas Park | Directions | 32 min |
Orlando Health - Health Central Hospital | Directions | 32 min |
Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children | Directions | 136 min |
Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital | Directions | 127 min |
Orlando Health Emergency Room - Blue Cedar | Directions | 70 min |
Orlando Health Emergency Room - Four Corners | Directions | 14 min |
Orlando Health Emergency Room - Lake Mary | Directions | 12 min |
Orlando Health Emergency Room - Osceola | Directions | 70 min |
Orlando Health Emergency Room - Randal Park | Directions | 3 min |
Orlando Health Horizon West Hospital | Directions | 33 min |
Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center | Directions | 192 min |
Orlando Health South Lake Hospital | Directions | 61 min |
Orlando Health South Seminole Hospital | Directions | 43 min |
Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital | Directions | 114 min |
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