Children's hospital

Children's hospital is a Pediatrician in Pekin, IL. The facility operates as part of the OSF HealthCare Children's Hospital of Illinois network, focusing on healthy living and injury prevention for families in Central Illinois. The care team includes physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and staff trained to help families avoid common childhood injuries. Services include safety education, resources, and expert guidance to reduce accident risks and promote health and activity.

The hospital offers a range of specific programs to support child safety and well-being. A low-cost car seat program provides seats to families in need, while certified child passenger safety technicians offer education and instruction on car seat usage and installation. Monthly car seat fitting stations are held throughout the tri-county area of Peoria, Tazewell, and Woodford Counties. These events take place at local fire departments in East Peoria, Peoria, Pekin, and Morton, with appointments lasting approximately 30 to 45 minutes. The hospital also supports the Safe Kids Peoria Area Coalition, a local group working to prevent childhood injuries. Additionally, a Special Needs Child Passenger Safety Resource Center, funded by the Illinois Department of Transportation, provides consultation and guidance for parents of children with special needs. This center offers proper selection, installation, and fitting of special needs restraints and includes a short-term loan program for medical seats. The Child Advocacy Department further supports community well-being through education and annual activities in partnership with local agencies, schools, and community members.

The location is situated at 600 S 13th St. It is located about 24 meters from the Carle Health Pekin Hospital Grounds. Court Street and South 14th Street are nearby, each about 0.1 miles away. The Sun Tracker public artwork, the Sunken Garden park, and the Sundance clock are all within 0.2 miles of the site.

Children's hospital serves the Pekin community by providing specialized pediatric safety resources and injury prevention programs. These services address specific local needs, including car seat safety and support for children with special medical requirements.