Atrium Health Levine Children’s Opens Union County’s First and Only Pediatric Emergency Department

Expanding access to pediatric emergency care across a three-county area

MONROE, N.C., July 7, 2025 – Families in Union County now have access to emergency care designed just for children for the first time. Atrium Health Levine Children’s Emergency Department Union has officially opened its doors as the first and only pediatric emergency department in Union County — delivering expert, around-the-clock care in a space thoughtfully designed for children and their families.

Located at Atrium Health Union, the new pediatric emergency department features a bright, welcoming environment with a child-friendly waiting area — making visits less intimidating and more comfortable for young patients. Backed by a team of pediatric-trained specialists, children can receive advanced emergency care for serious or life-threatening injuries and illnesses.

“When you walk through the doors of Atrium Health Levine Children’s Emergency Department Union, we want families to feel safe and truly cared for from the very first interaction with our team,” said Denise White, facility executive and chief nurse at Atrium Health Union. “This healing environment is brought to life by our pediatric-trained clinicians — experts in emergency care who know our community and understand all of our patients.”

The emergency department addresses a critical gap in access to pediatric-specific care by providing a convenient location for families in Union County and surrounding areas. With doors open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, the new department ensures that dedicated care for children is always within reach, day or night.

“Atrium Health Levine Children’s is proud to enhance access to lifesaving, pediatric emergency care in Union County,” said Callie Dobbins, senior vice president of Atrium Health Levine Children’s. “By adding this first-ever pediatric emergency department in Union County, families now have access to a full range of dedicated pediatric services, from primary care to hospital-level care, when and where they need us most.”

If needed, children can be seamlessly admitted to the pediatric unit at Atrium Health Union where they’ll remain under the trusted care of Atrium Health Levine Children’s providers — ensuring comfort and familiarity throughout their care. Families also have direct access to additional expert services at Levine Children’s Hospital in Charlotte, ranked as North Carolina’s #1 Children’s Hospital by U.S. News and World Report.

Atrium Health Levine Children’s Emergency Department Union is part of a growing network of pediatric services in Union County, including Atrium Health Levine Children’s Urgent Care Union, Atrium Health Levine Children’s Indian Trail Pediatrics and Atrium Health Levine Children’s Union Pediatrics. Together, these locations offer families in Union County and surrounding areas a comprehensive range of pediatric care — all close to home.