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Working with pediatricians throughout the community in four different locations, MUSC Children’s Health provides after hours care to children from birth to seventeen years of age. Staffed by board-certified pediatricians, nurses and technicians, we provide care in a family-centered atmosphere that uses the most current, evidence-based practices to diagnose and treat your child.

We are open on weeknights, weekends and holidays. When faced with the choice of an expensive ED visit or a trip to an adult facility or urgent care center, MUSC Children’s Health should be your preferred choice for after-hours care.

Once your child has been treated and discharged, you return to your child’s primary care doctor for follow-up. This ensures continuity of care and communication between the primary care doctor and the after-hours physician.

Patient Alerts

If your child is experiencing an emergency please go to your nearest emergency room or dial 9-1-1.

At times of increased patient volume, you may experience longer wait times than usual. Our skilled nurses prioritize patients who need immediate help. Children who are sick but not in a crisis are seen in order of arrival. Please contact your pediatrician or consider pediatric virtual care to avoid long wait times. If your child is experiencing an emergency please go to your nearest emergency room or dial 9-1-1.

For patients age 18 and older needing care, please visit the MUSC Health Emergency Department or see if one of these alternative locations is appropriate for your situation.

Please note X-ray services may be unavailable at our After Hours Care locations. Please call prior to visiting.

Hours of Operation

North Charleston, Mount Pleasant & Summerville - Ladson Road

  • Monday through Friday, 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Saturday, Sunday & Holidays: 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Summerville - Nexton

  • Monday through Friday, 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Saturday, Sunday & Holidays: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Conditions We Treat

  • Asthma and other breathing problems
  • Bites
  • Cough
  • Colds
  • Ear aches
  • Eye irritation or suspected infection
  • Fever
  • Flu-like symptoms
  • Fractures
  • Rashes
  • Simple lacerations that may require glue and/or steri-strips
  • Sprains or strains
  • Stomach pain
  • Urinary tract infections
  • Vomiting, diarrhea and dehydration

Services We Offer

  • Breathing treatments
  • Electrocardiogram (EKG) – can be done as an outpatient when ordered by your pediatrician
  • Flu shots
  • Foreign body removal
  • Oral therapy for dehydration
  • Splinting
  • Sports physicals
  • Testing for viral or Strep infections, when
  • Urinalysis and urinary catheterization
  • Wound repair with glue, staples, or steri-strips - stiches not available
  • X-ray services specifically designed for children
  • If needed, we will coordinate transfer to a higher level of specialty care or emergency evaluation/intervention. Blood draws not available.

Pediatric After Hours Locations

MUSC Children's Health After Hours Care - Summerville

Address
4330 Ladson Road
Summerville, SC 29456
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Hours
Specialties
  • Breathing treatments
  • Electrocardiogram (EKG)

MUSC Children's Health After Hours Care - North Charleston

Address
2250 Mall Drive
1st Floor
North Charleston, SC 29406
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Hours
Specialties
  • Breathing treatments
  • Electrocardiogram (EKG)

MUSC Children's Health After Hours Care - Mount Pleasant

Address
2705 Highway 17 North
Suite 100
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
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Hours
Specialties
  • Breathing treatments
  • Electrocardiogram (EKG)

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