Texas Children's Urgent Care Opens in North Austin

13th Urgent Care Clinic Located Across the State of Texas

HOUSTON, (February 21, 2024) - Texas Children's Hospital is proud to announce the opening of Texas Children's Urgent Care North Austin , expanding its health care offerings to families in the Central Texas area. It is conveniently located next to our Emergency Center at Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin Campus offering families an alternative care option for minor injuries or illnesses. Our North Austin Urgent Care is open 7-days-a-week from 10am-10pm, and families are able to save their spot in-line ahead of time by visiting our website or using their MyChart app.
 

With this opening, patients and their families will have greater access to the vast network of comprehensive services offered by Texas Children's — ranked No. 3 among the best children's hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
 

"We are thrilled to announce the opening of our newest urgent care at our new hospital in North Austin," said Dan Gollins, President of Texas Children's Urgent Care. "Expanding our services to families in Central Texas is a cause for celebration, as we are dedicated to delivering the highest-quality of care to all patients."
 

Along with Texas Children's Pediatrics, Texas Children's Urgent Care puts board-certified pediatricians within reach. Together, it comprises the largest pediatric clinic network in the nation, offering high quality and affordable care in convenient community locations. 
"The introduction of a new urgent care facility in Austin will address the need for pediatric care during nights and weekends, providing expert medical assistance to children and families in the local community," said Dr. Terry Yen, Medical Director of Texas Children's Urgent Care.

Staffed by Texas Children's pediatricians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and nurses who specialize in pediatric care, Texas Children's Urgent Care is designed to meet the needs of children and young adults through the age of 18 — to offer compassionate and high-quality care at all times, including evenings and weekends. From little pains and upset stomachs to infections and flu, Texas Children's Urgent Care is opening in North Austin to treat conditions that cannot wait.
 

Common pediatric conditions treated:
•    Flu/COVID-19 Test
•    Allergic reaction
•    Asthma
•    Cough, cold or congestion
•    Ear pain
•    Fever in infants older than 8 weeks
•    Minor burn
•    Minor injury
•    Pink eye
•    Rash
•    Simple laceration
•    Skin infection
•    Sore throat
•    Sprain and strain
•    Urinary tract infection
•    Vomiting and diarrhea

Common procedures performed:
•    Antibiotic injections
•    Breathing treatments
•    Fracture care and splinting
•    IV fluids
•    Laceration repair (stitches, staples and skin glue)
•    Sports physicals (Houston locations only)
•    Urine catheterization
•    Wound care
•    X-rays on site
 

The new Texas Children's Urgent Care is conveniently located at:
 

Texas Children's Urgent Care – North Austin Campus
9835 North Lake Creek Parkway, Suite 150
Austin, TX 78717
 

Hours of operation 10am – 10pm Seven days a week
 

For more information about Texas Children's Urgent Care, please visit https://www.texaschildrensurgentcare.org/.

About Texas Children’s Hospital

Texas Children’s, a nonprofit health care organization, is committed to creating a healthier future for children and women throughout the global community by leading in patient care, education and research. Consistently ranked as the best children’s hospital in Texas and among the top in the nation, Texas Children’s has garnered widespread recognition for its expertise and breakthroughs in pediatric and women’s health. The system includes the Texas Children’s Duncan NRI; the Feigin Tower for pediatric research; Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; and Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children’s care for communities north of Houston. The organization also created Texas Children’s Health Plan, the nation’s first HMO for children; Texas Children’s Pediatrics, the largest pediatric primary care network in the country; Texas Children’s Urgent Care clinics that specialize in after-hours care tailored specifically for children; and a global health program that s channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Children’s Hospital is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine. For more information, visit www.texaschildrens.org.