Pediatric Concussion Program
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: Thursday, June 1, 2023 3:06 PM
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Wait Time | |
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Bayfront Health Emergency Room - Pinellas Park | Directions | 4 min |
Bayfront Health St. Petersburg | Directions | 74 min |
Orlando Health - Health Central Hospital | Directions | 18 min |
Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children | Directions | 11 min |
Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital | Directions | 8 min |
Orlando Health Emergency Room - Blue Cedar | Directions | 8 min |
Orlando Health Emergency Room - Four Corners | Directions | 4 min |
Orlando Health Emergency Room - Lake Mary | Directions | 3 min |
Orlando Health Emergency Room - Osceola | Directions | 12 min |
Orlando Health Emergency Room - Randal Park | Directions | 2 min |
Orlando Health Emergency Room - Reunion Village | Directions | 11 min |
Orlando Health Horizon West Hospital | Directions | 4 min |
Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center | Directions | 41 min |
Orlando Health South Lake Hospital | Directions | 17 min |
Orlando Health South Seminole Hospital | Directions | 27 min |
Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital | Directions | 3 min |