MCG Children's Hospital
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| MCG Children's Hospital MCG Health System |
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| Location | |
|---|---|
| Place | Augusta, Georgia, (US) |
| Organization | |
| Care System | Non-profit |
| Hospital Type | Specialist |
| Affiliated University | Medical College of Georgia |
| Services | |
| Standards | JCAHO |
| Emergency Dept. | No |
| Beds | 149 |
| Speciality | Pediatric Oncology |
| History | |
| Founded | 1997 |
| Links | |
| Website | Homepage |
| See also | Hospitals in Georgia |
The Medical College of Georgia Children's Hospital, also known as MCG Children's Hospital, is a academic children's hospital located in downtown Augusta, Georgia. The hospital is one of many facilities that make up the Medical College of Georgia and is the only children's hospital in the CSRA. It is a world class children's hospital and a leading pediatric treatment and research facility in oncology and in children's catastrophic diseases.
[edit] History
The facility opened in 1997 as part of the Medical College of Georgia's 10 year master-plan expansion. The hospital is among the largest pediatric facilities in the US.
